1920's General Store OPENED After Decades of Closure: Exploring a long-Abandoned General Store
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 ม.ค. 2024
- E15 1930's General Store is OPENED for the First Time in Years after closing in 1991
"Rediscovering Memories: The Reopening of a 1930's General Store After Decades of Closure"
0:01: 🏚️ Exploring a long-abandoned general store with vintage items and memories from the past.
0:01: First-time visit to the store
0:07: Discussion about commuting to work
2:17: Searching for a key
4:25: Discovering vintage items
7:13: Conversation about the store's history
10:19: Exploring various items in the store
12:21: Departure from the store
13:34: 🏚️ Exploration of a 1930's general store after decades of closure, uncovering old receipts, tickets, and a vintage dollar bill.
13:34: Discovery of old receipt books and ticket stubs
14:28: Discussion about a vintage scale and VHS tapes
14:50: Attempts to figure out how to open a device
16:40: Finding a baby rat and plastic wrap
18:46: Uncovering a vintage dollar bill from the store's opening
18:59: Speculation about the origin of the dollar bill
19:06: Resting by the stove and discussing the old bill
19:19: 🏚️ Exploring a 1930's general store after years of closure, revealing old items, a kitchen, and a stock room.
19:19: Exploring a closed general store
19:40: Discovering old items and a stock room
20:24: Discussion about potential yard sale
20:50: Observing figurines and ceramics
21:36: Noting the hardwood floors and oil treatment
23:34: Revealing a kitchen used for family meals
24:37: Frying fish and sharing meals in the kitchen
24:51: 🏚️ Exploring a closed general store with old equipment and reminiscing about the past.
24:51: Discussion about old equipment in the store
25:47: Reminiscing about the past and previous use of equipment
26:50: Meeting the store owner's daughter and discussing family history
28:45: Finding old sewing machines and searching for keys to enter the store
29:21: Planning to watch a video and reminiscing about the past
29:54: Recalling memories of growing up in the store and family involvement
30:09: 🏚️ Exploration of a vintage general store, including old items and calendars dating back to the 1900s.
30:09: Exploration of the store and its contents
30:21: Discovery of digital camera and old calendars
31:51: Discussion about the originality of the 1903 calendar
32:30: Identification of the previous sheriff's belongings
33:20: Observation of faded signs and items
33:40: Noticing the cage for the pop machine
34:01: Closing moments of the exploration
Recap for • E15 1930's General Sto... by Tammy AI
It was a great honor for me to make almost 40 videos with Ralph Robertson that I filmed over a two year period. Since his passing in December they have been a surge in video views here on TH-cam. The Greasy Hollow Memories videos have found a whole new audience. The series was first posted a few years back on Facebook but at that time the TH-cam Channel only had about 2k subscribers. Come along with me to Greasy Hollow and meet a real Appalachian storyteller that became a living legend. Below is a link to the Greasy Hollow Memories series if you would like to watch more. John Ward
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That is so sweet how you were able to give him the chance to see his memories of so long ago. Our elders are such an intricate part our history and all they want is to remember the great times they dad. Thank you for sharing such a sweet piece of history with yiur viewers. (I do have a soft spot for the elder, I mist say!) 😢❤
Great ❤video thanks 🙏
Thanks for watching!..It was a great honor for me to make almost 40 videos with . Ralph Robertson that I filmed over a two year period. Since his passing in December they have been a surge in his video views here on TH-cam. The series was first posted a few years back on Facebook but at that time the TH-cam Channel only had about 2k subscribers. Now that I’m at over 100k subs “The Greasy Hollow Memories” videos have found a whole new audience.. Come along with me to Greasy Hollow, Tennessee and meet a real Appalachian storyteller that became a living legend. Below is a link to the Greasy Hollow Memories series if you would like to watch more. John Ward
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John you have done a super great job on all of your videos, something no one else probably would have never done in live in princeton w.va. but I love tennis. you have done such a wonderful thing fir all these people especially Ralf loved watching him so please continue doing the wonderful job you are doing it means a lot to all of us, would be nice if you could get around to parts of Southern w.va.
Hahaha, grampa tryin to remember where his money stash was ... He went straight behind the counter to the drawers ...lol.. what a cool experience... Wonder if the prices are still on things or if back then he would just say it . Alot of oltimers would know by memory and would tell u how much something cost when you ask or brought it up to the counter .. I was raised to call mine pepaw and memaw to...we have so much in common but from different places . I'm Texas..
I remember visiting my grandparents in West Virginia. Grandpa would come home from the mine, get cleaned up and yell for us kids to go for a walk. Mom would say Don’t spoil their dinner. He would promise not to and over the hill we would go, through the woods and out at a little store much like this one. He’d give us each a dime. We were rich! We each bought a bottle of pop and two candy bars. It didn’t ruin dinner because grandma cooked any meat so it melted in your mouth and baked the best bread I have ever eaten.
Jan U must be close to my age & I dearly miss those days U drew a few tears. I lived on a semi Amish farm we were modern Amish my grand father broke the order in 1915 on his way home from an Amish school house on that same path I speak he found a flier to go fly fighter planes for the Escadrille. Nearly 95 years later I became the last flight commander CVN65 USS ENTERPRISE had. She & I are now retired and I am back on the farm... I look at my woods much differently today and all the memories those woods gave all of us including Olies General Store and all the game grandma cooked we took from those woods.
Life was better back then….i used to walk to the corner store all time as a kid. So much fun.
Man are you old!
Jan, thanks for sharing, that’s a lovely story & made me smile 😁
Blessed memories
What a nice documentary . I'm very humbled that a place like this, that was closed for so long and respected without vandalism or defacing that tells you right there what a real "community" is and should be everywhere.
Yes I’m shocked that someone hadn’t broke in and stole stuff and vandalized!
I kept thinking what a great community that can allow this sweet store to remain untroubled and full of memories to share
Amazing
Wonderful place! Untouched! The owners must be very well respected ❤ memories❤❤❤❤
Mountain folks see things differently.
Why do I burst into tears when I watch this video?
I've never been to America, I don't know any of you and yet it moves me to tears.
Something is destroying our culture, worldwide, when did it start, when will it stop?
R.I.P. lovely old man ❤
Greetings from rural West Texas
Sadly, it won't stop. I'm glad I'm old and gonna die soon. I hate seeing the world decaying.
@@FRLN500 I hate that too. But, there is always a reason to live, even if it's just a lovely cat who needs you. Do not give up !
75 yrs old from MN 🥶... merica' began to lose our soul in 1963... tech accelerated 1990s... world is under most stress in my 75 yrs😢😢
@@blainenodes8182 Yeah, 1863
The Old Man is my kind of guy. Still smoking with a sharp mind. The world suffered a loss with his passing. My condolences to the family.
That is the pinnacle of this video for me, as well! 🤯
I think the world will be just fine lol
@@BiffTannon1983what's the pinnacle? His death?
This was the "Good Ole Dats" how I lone for those days
When these folks started going away, the soul of this country went with them.
Thanks for watching!..It was a great honor for me to make almost 40 videos with . Ralph Robertson that I filmed over a two year period. Since his passing in December they have been a surge in his video views here on TH-cam. The series was first posted a few years back on Facebook but at that time the TH-cam Channel only had about 2k subscribers. Now that I’m at over 100k subs “The Greasy Hollow Memories” videos have found a whole new audience.. Come along with me to Greasy Hollow, Tennessee and meet a real Appalachian storyteller that became a living legend. Below is a link to the Greasy Hollow Memories series if you would like to watch more. John Ward
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Truer words were never spoken!
I'm disgusted by what our country has become.
Amen
Now wait a minute. Lots of good folk around. Just see no one broke into the store and plundered it. It's all there. There are still plenty of good folk around. I believe that 100%
No idea why this popped up in my algorithm, but I'm damn glad it did.
Being in my 40s and my dad in his 70s and having suffered two strokes I have realized time is not only precious but borrowed now. We sit and talk weekly about family, history, people, cars, memories and experiences. Love these stories.
It was a great honor for me to make almost 40 videos with . Ralph Robertson that I filmed over a two year period. Since his passing in December they have been a surge in his video views here on TH-cam. The series was first posted a few years back on Facebook but at that time the TH-cam Channel only had about 2k subscribers. Now that I’m at over 100k subs “The Greasy Hollow Memories” videos have found a whole new audience.. Come along with me to Greasy Hollow, Tennessee and meet a real Appalachian storyteller that became a living legend. Below is a link to the Greasy Hollow Memories series if you would like to watch more. John Ward
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Write it down while you can. I used to talk to my auntie every Sunday and ask her questions about how they did things on the farm way back in the day. It really helped her memory to rebuild. Now I have a notebook full of her memories.
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In a blink of an eye it passes. I lived it and remember how wonderful it was. I was blessed.
These old guys can teach you more than you can ever learn in school!!!
These old guys have forgotten more than you have learned
Wow now that's a silly comment lol.
Nonsense
I don't think this old bastard can teach me calculus or European economics
Why is everything so clean after decades of being locked up🧐
I just wanted to say that I really appreciate how kindly you treated the elderly gentleman. It touched my heart.
Thanks for the comment and watching the video. It was a great honor for me to make almost 40 videos with Ralph Robertson that I filmed over a two year period. Since his passing in December they have been a surge in his video views here on TH-cam. The series was first posted a few years back on Facebook but at that time the TH-cam Channel only had about 2k subscribers. Now that I’m at over 100k subs “The Greasy Hollow Memories” videos have found a whole new audience.. Come along with me to Greasy Hollow, Tennessee and meet a real Appalachian storyteller that became a living legend. Below is a link to the Greasy Hollow Memories series if you would like to watch more. John Ward
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After reading comments I didn't realise Ralph past away thanks for sharing your story Ralph RIP ✌🏽you are defiantly part of history.
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This is my first video, and I couldn't hit subscribe fast enough. I sure miss the good ol days.
My name is also ,"Ralph", and he will be missed
I just found your channel and subbed! I'm from Blue Ridge Mtns of Virginia!! Staunton Virginia, home of the Statler Bros!!!😊
I am happy for him.
55 years ago ,when I was a child , there were still a few stores like this one . When you went in it , it felt like stepping back in time , which I loved .One of these stores so meat in the back of the store and had a saw dust covered floor . A different store . had drink boxes with a bottle opener on the front .All the Coke/Pepsi came in glass bottles , so little hands needed the bottle opener. Another of these stores, sold the most wonder cheese in the back of the store. His store was my favorite.The owner was a kind old man , who made me feel special. He always had a kind word .I will always remember Mr Roddys store . Love this reminder of my childhood. Thanks
What a wonderful visit to the past! Born in 1964 I have so many fond memories of our rural General Store where a dime would buy you a small bottle of Coke and a chocolate bar. I also remember how my mouth would water when the shopkeeper would pull out a roll of bologna and slice off a piece for me before laying a customer's order on the waxed brown paper he'd tie up with string. Our general stores were more than a place to buy things. It was also the place where you went to find out the latest news in your community. Children standing in the candy aisle with their nickel held tight in their hand trying to decide between the many treats before them. Housewifes with their list in hand trying to stretch the few dollars in their purse. The men in the corner visiting and discussing the price of grain. I sure miss those days
I remember a quarter getting a 12 ounce coke and 5 pieces of 1 penny chocolates in 1968.. the can needed a can opener !!
When I was a kid we had Wagner's grocery store in Long Beach Ca. Believe it or not it was just like this place.
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He left a wonderful legacy to his daughters! It's like a museum of memories! Thank you for allowing us in! 👍
Thanks for watching!..It was a great honor for me to make almost 40 videos with . Ralph Robertson that I filmed over a two year period. Since his passing in December they have been a surge in his video views here on TH-cam. The series was first posted a few years back on Facebook but at that time the TH-cam Channel only had about 2k subscribers. Now that I’m at over 100k subs “The Greasy Hollow Memories” videos have found a whole new audience.. Come along with me to Greasy Hollow, Tennessee and meet a real Appalachian storyteller that became a living legend. Below is a link to the Greasy Hollow Memories series if you would like to watch more.
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Seeing Ralph reminds me so much of my dad. He was 93 when he passed in 2018. Ralph’s hat, jacket, hair and how he walks makes me miss my daddy.
Thanks for watching!..It was a great honor for me to make almost 40 videos with . Ralph Robertson that I filmed over a two year period. Since his passing in December they have been a surge in his video views here on TH-cam. The series was first posted a few years back on Facebook but at that time the TH-cam Channel only had about 2k subscribers. Now that I’m at over 100k subs “The Greasy Hollow Memories” videos have found a whole new audience.. Come along with me to Greasy Hollow, Tennessee and meet a real Appalachian storyteller that became a living legend. Below is a link to the Greasy Hollow Memories series if you would like to watch more. John Ward
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I lost mine 2 years ago. He was 92.
I am so glad he lived long enough to enjoy the past, brought back memories you never forgot, I love that store,
I thought this was going to be a tour through an old country store but instead I got to meet Ralph and listen to him pull memories from the shelves and drawers. What a treasure this video is! Thanks for bringing it out for us to see.
All I could say was WOW. WOW WOW through the video.😊😊 I am 72 years old and I appreciate being able to relate on the history.. I as really amazed there was no vandalism done to those great pieces of days gone by.
The best of times! thanks for watching The Appalachian Channel. John Ward
That's right! Even no things knocked down by adventurous racoons
I guess nobody needed a bag of pens, a drawer handle, or a lint roller.
I can relate I'm 68.
71 here, amazing time capsule
Gosh I miss stores like this! Our society needs to start bringing these back.....💖💖💖
It was a great honor for me to make almost 40 videos with . Ralph Robertson that I filmed over a two year period. Since his passing in December they have been a surge in his video views here on TH-cam. The series was first posted a few years back on Facebook but at that time the TH-cam Channel only had about 2k subscribers. Now that I’m at over 100k subs “The Greasy Hollow Memories” videos have found a whole new audience.. Come along with me to Greasy Hollow, Tennessee and meet a real Appalachian storyteller that became a living legend. Below is a link to the Greasy Hollow Memories series if you would like to watch more. John Ward
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Get rid of Wal marts!😊
Yes...
The sad truth is that shoppers don’t support stores like this,even in rural areas like this.Residents of small towns will drive miles out of the way to shop at Walmart,most small towns have Dollar General stores to fill in the gap.They call it “progress”.
Where I live you can't even have a store now days people will just run in and steal everything, love this video though reminds me when I would visit my mom in Arkansas.
Wow!!! How I'd love to be in there!!! Amazing that it's not been looted and vandalized. Speaks volumes for the people in the area. Thank you for sharing this video.
same here how all these years not brokeninto hum something fishy here.and all his stock still there hummmmm
Brings back childhood memories from the 70’s to see old general stores like that. Service with a smile vs. just give me your money and get out attitude of big box stores today.
It always warms the heart to see all the memories in a old persons face and voice.
The best of times! thanks for watching The Appalachian Channel. John Ward
In the 1970’s went to summer camp in Pennsylvania.
We’d walk to an Old General Store that was owned by a War Veteran who had a missing an arm.
He was a quiet man but was always kind and patient with the us kids.
It was the one of the exciting days of the week to walk to the to his store for sweets.
Appreciate the Mom and Pop Shops. ✊🏼💯
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Watching this just makes me miss my grandparents...
My grandfather would have LOVED TH-cam for stuff like this....
Loved these old Mom and Pop grocery stores.
Thank you, Ralph and family for sharing.
Rest in Peace Ralph.
Its amazing to see an old store. Our last one went about 10 years ago. The gentleman who ran it passed. The kids didnt care. They bulldozed the whole thing. It warms my heart, that his daughters arent going to do that. Im sure it also makes Mr. Robertson happy. Knowing that his collection will be cherished by others.
Thanks for watching!..It was a great honor for me to make almost 40 videos with . Ralph Robertson that I filmed over a two year period. Since his passing in December they have been a surge in his video views here on TH-cam. The series was first posted a few years back on Facebook but at that time the TH-cam Channel only had about 2k subscribers. Now that I’m at over 100k subs “The Greasy Hollow Memories” videos have found a whole new audience.. Come along with me to Greasy Hollow, Tennessee and meet a real Appalachian storyteller that became a living legend. Below is a link to the Greasy Hollow Memories series if you would like to watch more. John Ward
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Fantastic. I would love to browse through the store. Shame we have lost the Mom and Pop stores, heck, corporate greed has destroyed all manufacturing in the U.S and Canada. Sad days....feel for the kids today who never were able to experience how things were.
@@karlwithak. Low quality products at high prices. That's where were at now. Still plenty of poverty.
A lot of people are loosing jobs due to corporate greed and politicians allowing undocumented to work below livable wages. I'm an army vet and was never political but I've recently lost my job of over a decade along with a few hundred others across the country. 50 years old and feels like it's over for me.
What an amazing piece of history! Full of memories! Thanks for sharing!❤
I to would love to explore the store for,a reminder on who it was too be a kid again.good man , that, Ralph.God speed
@@karlwithak. Liberals like yourself is what is wrong with America.
Thank you for sharing. He now is reunited with his lovely Magdalene, I hope they are cutting a rug having a good time.
I love listening to older generations share their history. This is not only entertaining, but a public service.
You see the old man going through random drawers and looking at seemingly regular items. I completely understand this. I had a chest of drawers when I was very young and am now 50 and I came across the chest of drawers in storage. I haven't opened those drawers since I was a kid and when I opened it all of these little things were so nostalgic and I remembered every little item. I had He Man dolls and even an entire set of Grey skull fortress.
Those original toys are priceless I wish I had kept mine
It was a great honor for me to make almost 40 videos with . Ralph Robertson that I filmed over a two year period. Since his passing in December they have been a surge in his video views here on TH-cam. The series was first posted a few years back on Facebook but at that time the TH-cam Channel only had about 2k subscribers. Now that I’m at over 100k subs “The Greasy Hollow Memories” videos have found a whole new audience.. Come along with me to Greasy Hollow, Tennessee and meet a real Appalachian storyteller that became a living legend. Below is a link to the Greasy Hollow Memories series if you would like to watch more. John Ward
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Yeah, my son had a Hulk Hogan wrestling doll. He took it with him to a guest appearance that the Hulk was making and the Hulk took a look at it, held it up and told the audience that he could tell this doll was old because it was from when he had hair! Man had a sense of humor! And yes, he autographed it and it's around here somewhere.
RIP Ralph, not many of them old timers left from that generation.
he died?
It's disappointing to read that
Really? Rip Ralph 🙏
Thanks for watching!..It was a great honor for me to make almost 40 videos with . Ralph Robertson that I filmed over a two year period. Since his passing in December they have been a surge in his video views here on TH-cam. The series was first posted a few years back on Facebook but at that time the TH-cam Channel only had about 2k subscribers. Now that I’m at over 100k subs “The Greasy Hollow Memories” videos have found a whole new audience.. Come along with me to Greasy Hollow, Tennessee and meet a real Appalachian storyteller that became a living legend. Below is a link to the Greasy Hollow Memories series if you would like to watch more.
John Ward
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Thanks for watching!..It was a great honor for me to make almost 40 videos with . Ralph Robertson that I filmed over a two year period. Since his passing in December they have been a surge in his video views here on TH-cam. The series was first posted a few years back on Facebook but at that time the TH-cam Channel only had about 2k subscribers. Now that I’m at over 100k subs “The Greasy Hollow Memories” videos have found a whole new audience.. Come along with me to Greasy Hollow, Tennessee and meet a real Appalachian storyteller that became a living legend. Below is a link to the Greasy Hollow Memories series if you would like to watch more.
John Ward
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You know you're in the heart of God's Country when you can open the doors of your family's store for the first time in decades, and everything is still in the same place as when you locked the door. Try that in a big town. 😂
Same thing I was thinking.
This video made me yearn for gentler times and a simpler life. The stove in the middle of the room was the icing on the cake.
Oh wow!! I would keep that general store exactly as it is!! Preserve this beautiful treasure!! Wonderful memories of a simpler, more beautiful time. I’m 70 years old and this brought me back to the best time of my life!! I’d go back to that time in a New York minute!!!
I am now 70 also , Grew up In Ohio Which is part of the Appalachian Mountain mountain area Everybody was poor I didn't know it But we had a good life It circle back around Every little town has a dollar store now And hopefully Our grand grandchildren Experience The love.❤😇🇺🇸🙏
His daughters should open an antique store in there, lots of treasures for collectors
Yes one of them may do that one day. The best of times tool place at that old store over the years. Thanks for watching The Appalachian Channel. John Ward
@@theappalachianchannel❤️🌹❤️ Sentimental about Ralph and the old store . Thank you for the wonderful video 🌹❤️🌹
Ralph reminds me of an old friend I have from Kentucky. He tells me of the old days growing up in the holler. Love the stories. He’s 81 now and still has a great memory of childhood days. @@theappalachianchannel
They are the worst business, nobody buys antiques anymore.
@@zfilmmakerthanks for playin.
Nice! Memories can be sad, but also educational.
My parents ran a small country store and a "gas station." When you entered, The dry goods and grocery food items were on the right side , the paying counter in the middle. To the left you stepped down a couple of steps to where horizontal freezers held meat and such. My parents had a small bedroom behind the counter where they basically lived before I was born. The outhouse was down a path in the backyard; There were 2 gas pumps in the front of the store, 1 for regular and 1 for diesel. My dad had a huge rock near the pumps to protect them from being "run into" accidentally.
It's funny what you can remember from a very young age. We lived further down the "highway" in a new home they had built; They moved there in a December and my mom had me during a blizzard the following month of January (as I was told.) My parents kept the store going a few years after I was born and I remember loving to go there, especially during Christmas. There was a Coca Cola calendar with the "jolly Santa Claus" on the wall. Since it was the only store within miles of the area, it was quite busy. I loved to go outside and sit on the big rock in the spring and summer. It was sad when they decided to 'quit' the store. It seems my dad was renting the building from a widow across the road and we went to her house once for my dad to pay her the final payment. Her home was an old, rather dark (inside ) pre-civil war home. I could swear they were still using candles 🤔 We went to the store when it had been "emptied" and my dad was selling the last of the freezers to someone. It was so sad....😢
After my dad passed, I was cleaning his "garage room" and found several cigar boxes, 1 was filled with nail clippers, 1 with men's small black combs, etc. I found bars of large laundry soaps and other items no longer made. At first, I was puzzled, but then realized they were items leftover from the store. Items too small to sell and still useful, so my dad kept them. 🤓My treasure trove inherited!
The interstate was built a few years later nearby and "killed" all the small motor lodges on the highway where the store had been located. Now there is a road straight through were it sat.
I cannot watch the movie "Cars" without crying....it takes me back to all the places that made life more colorful and nice.
I know my "comment" was lengthy, but I hope sharing my families' past is worthy of our memories of days gone....and the people who made them important historically!
I loved grandpa rushing behind the counter to search for some old forgotten stashes! 😅
This really tugs at my nostalgia. I remember my family owning restaurants and stores down in Jenkins KY and I have so many good memories from visiting as a youngin with my daddy. The sights, smells and sounds. I hate how the passage of time changes everything we love. You never realize you're living in the good old days while they're happening.
It was a great honor for me to make almost 40 videos with . Ralph Robertson that I filmed over a two year period. Since his passing in December they have been a surge in his video views here on TH-cam. The series was first posted a few years back on Facebook but at that time the TH-cam Channel only had about 2k subscribers. Now that I’m at over 100k subs “The Greasy Hollow Memories” videos have found a whole new audience.. Come along with me to Greasy Hollow, Tennessee and meet a real Appalachian storyteller that became a living legend. Below is a link to the Greasy Hollow Memories series if you would like to watch more. John Ward
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this takes me back to my childhood. My gradpa ran a part store and garage most of my life. There was a old general store next door, probably the last one around for many miles. They sold rubber boots, overalls, clothes, shoes, groceries, and just about anything else you could think of. A old lady named Mrs. Buckner used to run it. They had a old wood burning stove beside the counter. She sat there reading the paper. They had a old timey fridge that kept the coldest bottle sodas I think I've ever had, and they were delicious. I sat there many hours drinking my soda, and chatting with her. Id burn her boxes for her, amd she'd give me a soda. Those are good memories.
It was a great honor for me to make almost 40 videos with . Ralph Robertson that I filmed over a two year period. Since his passing in December they have been a surge in his video views here on TH-cam. The series was first posted a few years back on Facebook but at that time the TH-cam Channel only had about 2k subscribers. Now that I’m at over 100k subs “The Greasy Hollow Memories” videos have found a whole new audience.. Come along with me to Greasy Hollow, Tennessee and meet a real Appalachian storyteller that became a living legend. Below is a link to the Greasy Hollow Memories series if you would like to watch more. John Ward
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I have a Lotta the same kind of Memories 💕 Grew up in a holler ( long winding road to get to the house) in the Back Hills of Jackson KY. JD Vance wrote a book about Appalachian KY. 😊
My parents, George and Arlene McCaw ran a small country store similar to this store in Ohio NY for many years! Their store was the gathering place in town and everyone loved my parents. This video brought back many memories!!!
NO WAY😳 THIS IS NOTHING SHORT OF "AMAZING!!! " 😊🙏🌹I LOVE THIS SO MUCH. Washington state West coast here 🌻
Great video! I am reminded of a small novelty store I would frequent in my youth called "AAA Hobby Shop" in Wakefield, Massachusetts. The owner was an elderly gentleman who lived in a room in the back of the store. He gave me wise advice, and always had a story or two to tell. I was actually able to help him 20ish years ago when he sold his shop. He couldn't find an apartment that would accept his beloved long-haired cat, so I went onto Craigslist and printed him a list of cat-friendly apartment listings. He ended up renting one, and was ever grateful. Although he is now deceased, I still reminisce about him and his shop often.
It was a great honor for me to make almost 40 videos with . Ralph Robertson that I filmed over a two year period. Since his passing in December they have been a surge in his video views here on TH-cam. The series was first posted a few years back on Facebook but at that time the TH-cam Channel only had about 2k subscribers. Now that I’m at over 100k subs “The Greasy Hollow Memories” videos have found a whole new audience.. Come along with me to Greasy Hollow, Tennessee and meet a real Appalachian storyteller that became a living legend. Below is a link to the Greasy Hollow Memories series if you would like to watch more. John Ward
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@The _fancave my grandmother and grandfather lived in reading. I used to do my paper route and stop by a place treasurer island and fish. Then head to home to my grandparents stopped at a place called dragon corner for soda or water depending on hot it was after an all day job. Then eat and then go into the basement with my grandfather have a sip of whiskey that he hid in a Folgers coffee container that my grandmother didn’t know about and listen to frank Sinatra and learn how to do woodcraft. He taught me how to use power tools from a young age. I thank him for his wisdom and knowledge because I took those skills and became a builder. I still have his hand drills and and records un opened from the war and when he bought them. I also have family that still lives in Wakefield today.
Wow, small world! I grew up in Wakefield, lived in Colorado for a while, but moved back to Wakefield in 2012. This area sure has changed a lot over the years! @@anthonykontos7931
I literally have tears. When he was opening that sliding case I was wondering if he was going back all those years when he probably opened it for customers daily. Life is so difficult to process. We work hard our whole life just to age and live on memories. I'm older myself caring for my elderly parents and today my dad was reminiscing when he used to work. He has cerebral palsy but it never stopped him from construction work and even beautiful wood working. Life is so sad and we will all be there eone day if we're blessed enough to even live this long. Thank you and that family for sharing this treasure with us.
Thanks for watching!..It was a great honor for me to make almost 40 videos with . Ralph Robertson that I filmed over a two year period. Since his passing in December they have been a surge in his video views here on TH-cam. The series was first posted a few years back on Facebook but at that time the TH-cam Channel only had about 2k subscribers. Now that I’m at over 100k subs “The Greasy Hollow Memories” videos have found a whole new audience.. Come along with me to Greasy Hollow, Tennessee and meet a real Appalachian storyteller that became a living legend. Below is a link to the Greasy Hollow Memories series if you would like to watch more.
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I thought the same thing ❤
Ralph was such a gem. I'm missing new content with him. He was truly a historic legend
I could spend days just looking at all the history. God bless Mr. Robertson.
A life well lived. Rest In Peace Ralph.
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THIS GOT TO ME SOOOOO MUCH THAT I AM SUBSCRIBING TO YOUR VIDEOS!!! ❤
This was so sweet. Thank you. Such a wonderful family.
I Love This Story, It Reminds Me Of all The Walton's Episodes I Have Watched Through The Years I Loved Mr. Godsey and His Store! God Bless You People! 🏠
Sure does stir up a lot of old memories. It's amazing how your brain still holds many memories that may have not come to mind in over 50 years.
Let's hope they come around more often. Living in the past seems more pleasing than living in the present.
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Wow! I love things like this. I could spend all week looking in there at everything. I love it! RIP Mr. Ralph❤️
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How blessed to live in a country where you lieve home and store for 30 years and come back to found every thing as u leftit Omg.
What a time capsule, of an old general store.. fantastic.. 🙂🙂
Thanks for watching!..It was a great honor for me to make almost 40 videos with . Ralph Robertson that I filmed over a two year period. Since his passing in December they have been a surge in his video views here on TH-cam. The series was first posted a few years back on Facebook but at that time the TH-cam Channel only had about 2k subscribers. Now that I’m at over 100k subs “The Greasy Hollow Memories” videos have found a whole new audience.. Come along with me to Greasy Hollow, Tennessee and meet a real Appalachian storyteller that became a living legend. Below is a link to the Greasy Hollow Memories series if you would like to watch more.
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This elderly man (pops) is wonderful, still with such clarity and memories that count. Pops’ silence of humor is GOD GIVEN.what a sweet heart and kind darling. My heart is so happy watching this video.
I truly can’t see the men sitting around the stove playin their interments with the fire warming the store.😊❤❤ beautiful store. Please don’t change a thing.
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born in Newark OHIO❤
Thanks for watching!..It was a great honor for me to make almost 40 videos with . Ralph Robertson that I filmed over a two year period. Since his passing in December they have been a surge in his video views here on TH-cam. The series was first posted a few years back on Facebook but at that time the TH-cam Channel only had about 2k subscribers. Now that I’m at over 100k subs “The Greasy Hollow Memories” videos have found a whole new audience.. Come along with me to Greasy Hollow, Tennessee and meet a real Appalachian storyteller that became a living legend. Below is a link to the Greasy Hollow Memories series if you would like to watch more.
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I was born in 1950. First remembered years in a small Aberta, Cnd. village. Saved my penny's and nickles to buy a pint of ice cream. Always carried a spoon in my back pocket. Riding no hands on my bicycle eating ice cream. Those were the days.
Thanks for sharing.
I love that he was active the whole time, gave him a reason to start remembering, and now we get to experience his memories for as long as TH-cam exists.
We all miss Ralph so much. Thank you for the memories. ❤️
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It was really great to see this again about the old store and the history of it
seeing Ralph again before his passing recently Thanks for showing it again
Thank You very much.🇺🇲🇺🇲👋👋🇺🇲🇺🇲
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It's fascinating with these preserved places, and old folks and their history. I do like this and. I wish you could have shown more and told more, but he got tired, and we have to respect that. Much heart to this old man.🌹
Mr. Robertson is a Found TREASURE ❗❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😌☺️
I love the old timers and the stories that they have to tell. There won't be another time in history as the years they grew up in, and the things they've done, seen, shouldn't have done, and all that transpired around the world. Yup, the 1930s and up till these here very days. So much, so quickly, and I'm sad to say that everything has turned out the way it has.
It was a great honor for me to make almost 40 videos with . Ralph Robertson that I filmed over a two year period. Since his passing in December they have been a surge in his video views here on TH-cam. The series was first posted a few years back on Facebook but at that time the TH-cam Channel only had about 2k subscribers. Now that I’m at over 100k subs “The Greasy Hollow Memories” videos have found a whole new audience.. Come along with me to Greasy Hollow, Tennessee and meet a real Appalachian storyteller that became a living legend. Below is a link to the Greasy Hollow Memories series if you would like to watch more. John Ward
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The owner must have been well in his 80s if not far in the 90s when this was filmed. Must have been emotional for him to go back. So many memories....
Thanks for watching!..It was a great honor for me to make almost 40 videos with . Ralph Robertson that I filmed over a two year period. Since his passing in December they have been a surge in his video views here on TH-cam. The series was first posted a few years back on Facebook but at that time the TH-cam Channel only had about 2k subscribers. Now that I’m at over 100k subs “The Greasy Hollow Memories” videos have found a whole new audience.. Come along with me to Greasy Hollow, Tennessee and meet a real Appalachian storyteller that became a living legend. Below is a link to the Greasy Hollow Memories series if you would like to watch more.
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Just came across this video.....loved it. My great papaw owned a store in the foothills of Lookout Mtn......already passed by time i came at end of 60s but heard stories from my mom and older sisters. Saw some things in there id definitely buy today.....greetings from Alabama 🕊️💜. RIP Mr. Ralph 🙏
My grandpa owned a general store like this but much smaller. I wish it was still around. It feels as though this type of life has been stolen from us. But they cannot steal the memories: filling up Mr Hall’s truck with Good Gulf, the smell of the coal stove, eating Lance peanut butter cheese crackers with a small Coke, drinking out of the faucet, helping open and close it, and sweeping off the porch. I was 6 years old, and nothing I did felt like work. We had scales like that, and whatever we didn’t have could be ordered from Allen&Jemison in Tuscaloosa. I wish you could’ve seen that catalog. The one at the store had horse carriages and cast iron stoves.
My great grandparents owned a general store in Northern MN and I have the pictures of it. They also lived in the oldest home in my small town in IL. It was the first cabin built from settlers. ❤ I love his stuff
Ralph was a treasure that will be missed by all who watched his videos and knew him. I hope that his daughters open his store back up for people to visit and enjoy. Make it like a museum of Ralph and his family's legacy. Rip to a man who touched our hearts through his videos. What treasured memories you have given his girls Mr John Ward.
Thanks for watching!..It was a great honor for me to make almost 40 videos with . Ralph Robertson that I filmed over a two year period. Since his passing in December they have been a surge in his video views here on TH-cam. The series was first posted a few years back on Facebook but at that time the TH-cam Channel only had about 2k subscribers. Now that I’m at over 100k subs “The Greasy Hollow Memories” videos have found a whole new audience.. Come along with me to Greasy Hollow, Tennessee and meet a real Appalachian storyteller that became a living legend. Below is a link to the Greasy Hollow Memories series if you would like to watch more.
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Yes, It should be honored as a museum , a time capsule for sure.
Bless the older man, when he was looking at those colors almost made a grown man cry…❤❤❤…
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Oh Boy , Over 2,000 comments in 9 days. Reminds me when I had my Jimmy O's Antiques & Carry Out , in Tiro, Ohio , opened in July of 1999 until about 2002 . I always love people. Its whats needed in the retail world.
Very cool. I can't believe that all those vintage signs outside in such a rural area haven't been stolen, but I glad they weren't. Those are worth some good money.
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Sadly only worth what people are willing to pay. In this day & age not a lot of people around anymore, that would really appreciate the history of those things. The younger generation now, have no idea what they are really worth as far as history & sadly have no interest.
I think American pickers would have a field day there.
@@dmariewalker6880I heard that was just for entertainment, but yeah, the shot.
I agree the American Pickers love this stuff. Younger generation are not interested.
Oh my, what a treat this was! Thank you so much to everyone involved, especially Ralph and his family. He was just the kind of country shopkeeper who took care of the community. Rest in that General Store in Heaven, Ralph.🪻🐦💐
Thanks for watching!..It was a great honor for me to make almost 40 videos with . Ralph Robertson that I filmed over a two year period. Since his passing in December they have been a surge in his video views here on TH-cam. The series was first posted a few years back on Facebook but at that time the TH-cam Channel only had about 2k subscribers. Now that I’m at over 100k subs “The Greasy Hollow Memories” videos have found a whole new audience.. Come along with me to Greasy Hollow, Tennessee and meet a real Appalachian storyteller that became a living legend. Below is a link to the Greasy Hollow Memories series if you would like to watch more.
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I grew up in a small town in NH with less than 2500 people. We had a penny candy store and it was the best treat ever when our parent or grandparents would take us down into town to spend a dime. This brought up so many memories of times with my “Papa” and my Dad, both of whom are gone now. Thanks for the video. Sorry to hear of Ralph’s passing.
thank you for a look back on my teen years my gosh this was a special treat for me. I give your papa a hug from long shot ..
This was probably a booming store in the day, we sure did count on ours when I was a little guy...it was small but it had everything we needed and it had a lot of what I wanted but couldn't always have.
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you have to remember that it was probably the ONLY store for miles around, back in the day.
Ralph owned a magnificent store, full of treasures and old memories. Thanks for taking us along.
Thanks for the comment and watching the video. It was a great honor for me to make almost 40 videos with Ralph Robertson that I filmed over a two year period. Since his passing in December they have been a surge in his video views here on TH-cam. The series was first posted a few years back on Facebook but at that time the TH-cam Channel only had about 2k subscribers. Now that I’m at over 100k subs “The Greasy Hollow Memories” videos have found a whole new audience.. Come along with me to Greasy Hollow, Tennessee and meet a real Appalachian storyteller that became a living legend. Below is a link to the Greasy Hollow Memories series if you would like to watch more. John Ward
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Man, some trinkets, a picture, and few other diddy bobs in there I'd love to buy! Memories of things we had a home growing up and at families homes! A bunch of gems in that store
❤Amazing Time Capsule ❤Thank You So Much For The Tour.
Such Blessings Of Being Able To Hear Ralph Talking About This 😊
The treasures and stories in these old country stores are unique to say the least. I always try to make time and stop in when I come across one of these old country stores. My grandpa had one not far from the house I'm in that my Great grandpa built in 1874. I wish I had written down the names and stories I was told in my younger years about the family members, house and the farm. At the time it was interesting but now that the older kinfolk have passed so have many of those stories and history that is lost now. Anyone out there that has their older relatives and they start to tell you about the old days> Please take the time to make notes so you can pass them on to the next generation.
As always thank you for taking us along. Love the history of the people and the stories that they share with you and with us as well. And can't forget the buildings themselves that have withstood the test of time!
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May Ralph RIP and love seeing all of the treasures and pictures that once was, I'm 70 and brings back a lot of memories ❤❤😊😊
It was a great honor for me to make almost 40 videos with . Ralph Robertson that I filmed over a two year period. Since his passing in December they have been a surge in his video views here on TH-cam. The series was first posted a few years back on Facebook but at that time the TH-cam Channel only had about 2k subscribers. Now that I’m at over 100k subs “The Greasy Hollow Memories” videos have found a whole new audience.. Come along with me to Greasy Hollow, Tennessee and meet a real Appalachian storyteller that became a living legend. Below is a link to the Greasy Hollow Memories series if you would like to watch more. John Ward
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Exploring treasures like this store shouldn't be considered hoarding it's priceless treasures to learn from and not discard! I love these old times things to explore.
Love this and the respect people had for others, I’m 71 old school, kids today would have totally destroyed it. Sad how the world has changed.
Precious memories remain. ❤
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I for one appreciate this documentary. What an incredible little sweet store from the past. So much memories and trinkets in there from a past life. Wonderful! and it is very humbling to watch as this elderly man go through his things from the past. Wonderful!
It was a great honor for me to make almost 40 videos with . Ralph Robertson that I filmed over a two year period. Since his passing in December they have been a surge in his video views here on TH-cam. The series was first posted a few years back on Facebook but at that time the TH-cam Channel only had about 2k subscribers. Now that I’m at over 100k subs “The Greasy Hollow Memories” videos have found a whole new audience.. Come along with me to Greasy Hollow, Tennessee and meet a real Appalachian storyteller that became a living legend. Below is a link to the Greasy Hollow Memories series if you would like to watch more. John Ward
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@@theappalachianchannel Thank you so much for your kind reply! I will most certainly continue to watch this series. Thank you again for sharing :)
Absolutely beautiful. So much history in this video and listening to him talk about the building makes my heart so happy
Awesome video. It's a portal to a better time in life. Back when people were honest, their word was their bond, you didn't lock your doors at night, you left the keys in your car, your children played outside all day and came home when the street lights came on. Thanks for sharing, I can only imagine how cool that was to open that door and walk in.... It would be so cool to fire up that potbelly stove and sip a cold beer with friends on a winter day. Thanks for posting.
We agree!
Cool old store. Sure is fun looking back into history. Mr. Robertson was a joy to watch, especially him exploring all of those drawers. So glad you're capturing some of these old treasures. God bless
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Did they find any Roy Roger'sschool lunch boxes? What a wonderful trip to the past.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for what yall do. Sorry to hear of Ralf’s passing. That’s a true gem. I hope it stays preserved for generations to come.
God bless his heart the way he looks lovingly at that store as you’re getting ready to drive away!!!💕
This has been an incredible journey!!
What a treasure!! Thank you Ralph for inviting us to this time capsule!!
Your store is phenomenal, to see it's just as you left it. God bless you Ralph & family 🙏✨
It was a great honor for me to make almost 40 videos with . Ralph Robertson that I filmed over a two year period. Since his passing in December they have been a surge in his video views here on TH-cam. The series was first posted a few years back on Facebook but at that time the TH-cam Channel only had about 2k subscribers. Now that I’m at over 100k subs “The Greasy Hollow Memories” videos have found a whole new audience.. Come along with me to Greasy Hollow, Tennessee and meet a real Appalachian storyteller that became a living legend. Below is a link to the Greasy Hollow Memories series if you would like to watch more. John Ward
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I love going thru places like that. One of my favorite things.
Thanks for the comment and watching the video. It was a great honor for me to make almost 40 videos with Ralph Robertson that I filmed over a two year period. Since his passing in December they have been a surge in his video views here on TH-cam. The series was first posted a few years back on Facebook but at that time the TH-cam Channel only had about 2k subscribers. Now that I’m at over 100k subs “The Greasy Hollow Memories” videos have found a whole new audience.. Come along with me to Greasy Hollow, Tennessee and meet a real Appalachian storyteller that became a living legend. Below is a link to the Greasy Hollow Memories series if you would like to watch more. John Ward
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Wow, I found this video to be extremely interesting. Absolutely loved it. What a nice bunch of people you all are that’ stuff will sell. I love those figurines. Well Cheryl and I wish you all the best hoping to see another video of you all. Thank you again.
Rest in Peace, Ralph. What a treasure you had that was passed down from your father and you kept it going for as long as you could and your daughters will keep it.
Yall did him a lot of good since you started filming Ralph . I remember the day you handed him the envelope full of cash . . R I P Ralph Robertson
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So sweet of you all to take Dad back to see the store...very interesting...thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching!..It was a great honor for me to make almost 40 videos with . Ralph Robertson that I filmed over a two year period. Since his passing in December they have been a surge in his video views here on TH-cam. The series was first posted a few years back on Facebook but at that time the TH-cam Channel only had about 2k subscribers. Now that I’m at over 100k subs “The Greasy Hollow Memories” videos have found a whole new audience.. Come along with me to Greasy Hollow, Tennessee and meet a real Appalachian storyteller that became a living legend. Below is a link to the Greasy Hollow Memories series if you would like to watch more. John Ward
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Thank you for this wonderful visit, what a lovely bunch of folk! Record all the older generations as they are our link to what’s past and being slowly erased. Sending love and light from England ❤❤❤❤❤
This sure brings back memories of trips with my father across Northern Georgia 40 odd years ago. You could find little county stores all the state that were very similar to this one. Sometimes, it would be for a cold drink and a snack, while on other times it would be for directions. It always amazed me seeing the variety of things that would be offered at those little stores. The folks who ran the stores were always so nice and usually very talkative. If were were going fishing, they were helpful in letting us know how the fish were bittin' at whichever lake or river we were heading for. Thanks for sharing this.
I was born in 1966 and I grew up in the mountains of southwest Virginia in a tiny town called Big Stone Gap ,Va. I moved away in 1988 and your videos bring back memories of my childhood especially your accent that Sadly, I have lost a lot of due to how long been since I moved away..I miss our beautiful mountains,and valleys that was an amazing place to experience my childhood that I would not trade for all of the city life for anything..
I know where that is! My mama was from Clinchport and my daddy was from Speers Ferry.
Oh my, what a gem and piece of the past. Thanks for a walk down memory lane for a lot of us. Priceless!!! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the comment and watching the video. It was a great honor for me to make almost 40 videos with Ralph Robertson that I filmed over a two year period. Since his passing in December they have been a surge in his video views here on TH-cam. The series was first posted a few years back on Facebook but at that time the TH-cam Channel only had about 2k subscribers. Now that I’m at over 100k subs “The Greasy Hollow Memories” videos have found a whole new audience.. Come along with me to Greasy Hollow, Tennessee and meet a real Appalachian storyteller that became a living legend. Below is a link to the Greasy Hollow Memories series if you would like to watch more. John Ward
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What a great video! It's a huge time capsule you have there. I hope you enjoyed looking through these treasures as much as I liked watching the exploration.
What a wonderfull experience for this lucky man! Thank you for giving him this amazing trip down memory lane .
Awesome!! Res in peace Mr Ralph … reminds of both my grandads ( Pop Ray and Pop EP) ole stores.. great footage
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This is nostalgia gold. Thank you for sharing this. Its very very rare for a place like that did'nt get ransacked of all these years. Back in the early 80's there was a old general store thats been closed since the 70's. It was near caseville Michigan out in the farm lands. My dads brother had a place on the lake and we passed this store along the way. It was sort of a ghost town. It even had a antique gas pump the kind with the glass chamber where the fuel would be. One time there was a car there and a few people inside. We stopped and introduced ourselves the people were relatives from who owned the building, they died. My dad was trying to buy the gas pump they wouldn't sell. He offerd $500 and they said no. We got to see inside and it was a time capsule. It had a little bit of everything old biked hanging from the celing a mechanical cash register. All kinds of advertising signs for john deere and feeds. They wouldn't sell anything but were nice enough to let us look. I did'nt have a camera but that was a great memory. Sadly its all gone now.
It was a great honor for me to make almost 40 videos with Ralph Robertson that I filmed over a two year period. Since his passing in December they have been a surge in video views here on TH-cam. The Greasy Hollow Memories videos have found a whole new audience. The series was first posted a few years back on Facebook but at that time the TH-cam Channel only had about 2k subscribers. Come along with me to Greasy Hollow and meet a real Appalachian storyteller that became a living legend. Below is a link to the Greasy Hollow Memories series if you would like to watch more. John Ward
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