Need advice for upcoming cache hunt

[Hounddog]

With out giving up to much info. on the research I have done so far. I am looking for a cache of paper money from around the 1930's 40's. The person who hid the cache used 30 cal ammo cans wrapped bill in cellophane and brown paper bags. He had several cache sites in different states on property he owned. Only one has been found by accident no less $200,000 in a ammo can, that I know of. He was a millionaire and had made a claim he could fit a half million in thousand dollar bills in one 30 cal ammo can.
The area I plan on looking holds a very large vacant building and several outer building most outer buildings are wood structure and falling in or boarded up. This site is on the side of a big hill very steep not easy walking. The only account of a eye witness is that he was seen headed up the hill with a lunch box and a shovel and returned with just the shovel from a female employee.
I have been to the site to scout it out and being so overgrowen figured Fall would be the best time of year to work this. From old postcards of this site there are outer buildings up the hill more I did not see or look for at the time I was there, maybe a good place to start. There is not much soil to dig into before hitting rock but still very wooded area.
I plan on using a md around the structures, above ground rocks, large trees standing and stumps of fallen ones. Also want to check out the dirt floor of a grounds keeping type of shed seen up the hill from the main building.
I don't believe the cache will be in sight of the main building to many eyes.
Any tips or advice from you seasoned cache hunters would be welcomed. I won't be headed back for a few weeks.

 

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[Kentucky Kache]

From old postcards of this site there are outer buildings up the hill more I did not see or look for at the time I was there, maybe a good place to start.

Can you scan the postcards?

 

[KGCnewbieseeker]

or trace it and scan the tracking to removing any details you want hidden. I think they just want to see location of buildings from the PC to determine where is best for you to dig.

 

[Monk]

Hounddog! I think I would look to see if an old path could still be found going up the hill from the resort. walk till out of site of resort and try to put yourself in the mind set of Mcfadden. Then start swinging your locator. There's a chance you may get lucky. There's a chance it may still be buried someplace. Though you can bet others have also looked for it in past.
Just pack your lunch and locator, then tiptoe around on hill to your hearts content. Likely this will take a long time to find if ever. But what you got to loose but time. Good luck and have fun.

 

[Skrimpy]

Got any cop buddies that you would be willing to split the cache with? I've heard drug dogs can smell money...or better yet...get one trained to smell money...

 

[Hounddog]

Here are a few post cards, the pool is on the North side of the main building is blocking the over head view.
I know he lost a lot of his wealth in his latter years between ex-wife's and bad deals. It could very well have been recovered, I sure would never tell aether. Even so this site was first used around 1851 should be fun md even with no cache.

 

[Hounddog]

A few more pics of what it looks like now.
1) main building
2) pool from different side as postcard
3) up the hill from back side of main building

 

[Kentucky Kache]

Looks like a great site. It should keep you busy for a while.

 

[Skrimpy]

Aw geesh. That is so overgrown I doubt you would see an old trail on google earth, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't try it.

 

[KGCnewbieseeker]

wow that place looks fun for a ghost hunt! it was a hotel? where would you even begin to search? what if it was hidden inside? good luck!!!

 

[Hounddog]

Thanks, mrs.oroblanco I lucked out with Google Earth pics were taken when the trees had no leaves and a little snow only in the areas last to melt. Some new areas to search for sure!
I wouldn't want to enter any building some may be OK but most are falling in, I am quite sure they have been gone through several times by many people over the last 35 years, the last time the area was used.

 

[mxtswinger]

What an awesome site. Good luck and should you need "help", I'm available.

 

[DDEXPII]

i hope for the best for you HH

 

[Siegfried Schlagrule]

Bernarr MacFadden planted money caches all over the country in the area of resort hotels. He was a health food nut and exercise buff and did really well. Much of his money has been found but if you would like to see if he ever planted any in your area read the book his wife wrote called Barefoot in Eden. exanimo, siegfried schlagrule

 

[DOCC77]

hounddog..
Im originally from that area and have hunted that hill behind the hotel alot.its a steep climb and alot of shale towards the top.The property goes almost to the top of the mountain then a farmer owns the top and over to the next side.I spoke with the farmer many years ago 1998 and he refused me access to his side of the hill.There were two trails up to the top when I was there.one near the pool area and the other was near the opposite rear corner going up and to the right.PM me and maybe we can chat..hope this helps

 

[WV Hillbilly]

Great site to MD . All I can say is from the way it is overgrown now , good luck .

 

[kieser sousa/rip]

Looks like a great spot there ! Good luck and let us know what you find !

 

[coin_diver]

You do realize that his property sold recently, right? A builder from, you guessed it :The City" bought it and doesn't want anyone on it. We wanted to film a segment for our show here to no avail. If anyone has an inside track I'd love to talk. I coin-hunted here 20 yrs ago and did fairly well.

 

[starsplitter]

Hounddog:

I am not an expert at anything, but it ocurred to me that McFadden may have gone all the way to the top of your hill on occasion, of to somewhere in the shale described.

If he was a health and exercise nut he may have felt compelled (at least once in a while) to strike out for the top of the mountain. Once up there, you might see rock outcroppings or other possible "markers." Just a couple of ideas.

Starsplitter

 

[jeff of pa]

This is an old Post, He hasn't Signed in here since November

But if You do I hope you search this area Thoroughly.
it Looks like a Perfect Landmark if it is at least Slightly Secluded