Thanks for making this video. I grew up in this neighborhood (Rockport Ave- right behind the shopping center). I lived there from 1977-1988. Loved the trip back in time!
This is my childhood here I grew up on Rockport Ave. We lived there from 1985 and moved away in 2002. This place only existed in my memories and this video makes me nostalgic. I know this area like the back of my hand. Thanks for taking me back.
Wow thank you for having the brilliance of Filming this video long ago when you were just a kid before it got DESTROYED. This video means alot to me because I have many memories of this shopping center. I'm glad you recorded this memory in time for all of us that grew up in the good Ole times. BERRYESSA AREA HAS COMPLETELY CHANGED! I MISS IT
Thanks for the memories. I used to work at Nations during my high school days from 1978-1980. Enjoyed the free pie at break time. I remember the Rexall drug store along with the lounge. Great job capturing my younger days up there 😊
I grew up in the neighborhood went to Piedmont and hung out at this shopping center for years, I think I remember you guys too, thanks for doing this video, it's such a wonderful trip to go back in time.
That was an interesting video! Thanks for posting it. My family moved to a house on Sierra Road in 1960. I went to Piedmont Junior High School around 1968, and my band teacher there was Mr. Laverne Beacock, who later opened that music store. I remember when that shopping center was still an orchard. Didn't there used to be a big toy store there called Rasco's? Eric Maher, Piedmont Hills HS '75
Thanks for uploading this video it definitely brought back so many memories. Especially Nations. I do remember the flower shop, the big toy store doughnut shop, and the Lucky that used to be there. I live down the street from there (and still do) and all I can think about when I turn the corner or Sierra and Piedmont is seeing the Shopping Center sign. I still wish the Center was there today instead of the houses now.
Thanks for the video. Brings back memories. Both from working at Lucky Grocery Store to eating at Mountain Mike's Pizza(in video called Pepper Tree Pizza).
Thanks for the video, I spent many afternoons there en route home from school and took many grocery shopping trips to Lucky in the 70's with my Mom. Pepper Tree Pizza was a Mountain Mike's, and before that iirc a Klondike Jack's Pizza. The Joy of Dancing was Rasco's variety store when I was about the age you were in 2000 when you shot the video. My sister's most all took classes at Joy of Dancing. One of my memories was when Channel 7's Rigo Chacon came to shoot a news piece at the Rasco's. One lady who worked at Nation's moved to Tracy where I live now, and got a job at the Nation's there. Quite a shock to walk in and see here, even more amazing she remembered me from San Jose! We went to Winchell's for a donut on Sunday after Mass at St Victor's. Like you, I also never had a drink at, nor ever entered that bar! I would love to come by and see that yellow sign some day, having seen it most every day of my life from until I moved out of my parents house!
there was a pizza parlor, a pet store where I worked called the pet parade and a small liquor store ,a bar called the Piedmont Lounge and a Winchell's doughnuts. I lived on Rockport from 72/72 to when I left in 84
...I see a few familiar names in the comments. I worked at Peppertree pizza from 92-98. Damn near grew up in that plaza because my grandpa worked at the post office ...we used to trade pizza for Chinese food, bagels & or Nations pies. Good times, thanks for posting this.
Rick, just seeing your reply hella months later ...you talking about John or Ed? Or was it the lame dude who bought it right before it closed? I couldn't imagine John nor Ed (who were both married) bringing some lady back from Asia lol but damn I could see that with the guy who bought it later.
Makes me sad... My friends and I went to Independence High but we would stop at the bagel basket and get breakfast every so often. Used to go to Nations all the time, and visit the pet store often. Went to joy of dance when I was little. So sad that its no longer there
Hi Joel, Amazing documentary! My grandparents owned "Tin Hong Chinese Food" in this plaza and I am trying to get as much memories possible since there was no Yelp back in the day when this plaza closed. Can we discuss further? Our restaurant was the only one you skipped since we covered everything up by that point as we've officially closed around Fall 1999
Your grandparents were very nice. I loved eating at their restaurant as a kid. We would always order “to go” as we lived right behind the shopping center on Rockport Ave. Your grandfather would always give me an extra egg roll 😁
There used to be a record store there in the 70's where I'd walk to and buy 45s for .99 each. I think they were called Wheat Straw? They were cheaper than Star Records that charged $1.59. Mountain Mike's was the high school hangout in the 80's too.
Hey. I saw that you uploaded a video about the old Wonderpark at the Great Mall and I am wondering if you have any more old footage of The Great Mall or McCarthy Ranch during the 90s?
Hey, Alberto! I wish I had McCarthy Ranch footage. I would have liked to record Computer City and Discovery Zone. I do have Great Mall footage but it's from 2000, so I don't know if that would interest you. I shot a "comedy" video there with my friends. Off the top of my head there's brief footage of a store called Music For a Song, a tight shot inside a candy store near the food court, and a Dave & Buster's security guard. I'd be happy to look for the footage. The tape would be at my mom's and I'm heading over next weekend so let me know if that's of any interest.
@@LocalHistoryGuy I would and others would like to see any footage of the Great Mall from back then. Its quite rare seeing these places back in the day since not everyone owned cameras back then. I wish people recorded McCarthy Ranch too. It seems The Great Mall got all the attention back then since they both opened in 1994. Say do you remember the first store where Ashley Homestore is now? That question has me thinking a lot. I know Loehmanns opened there in 2004.
@@SenorWoods2722 Unfortunately, I don't recall what was there prior to Loehmanns. My sister actually worked in that Loehmanns for a summer. Stay tuned for an update on the Great Mall footage...
@@SenorWoods2722 here it is: th-cam.com/video/iPnvqQJqWLE/w-d-xo.html I also want to provide an unrequested, unnecessary, and unwanted mini companion "documentary" to the Piedmont video - the final days of the Milpitas Town Center 2005 prior to the remodel. th-cam.com/video/AXRm2TmohKM/w-d-xo.html
@@LocalHistoryGuy Great footage! It looks so different then it does now. I also think it looks better. And that Milpitas Town Center footage is also great. Many people will be happy to see that one aswell
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what a great video - thanks for sharing - what an awesome surprise to see the sign at the end
Thanks for making this video. I grew up in this neighborhood (Rockport Ave- right behind the shopping center). I lived there from 1977-1988. Loved the trip back in time!
This is my childhood here I grew up on Rockport Ave. We lived there from 1985 and moved away in 2002. This place only existed in my memories and this video makes me nostalgic. I know this area like the back of my hand. Thanks for taking me back.
Wow thank you for having the brilliance of Filming this video long ago when you were just a kid before it got DESTROYED. This video means alot to me because I have many memories of this shopping center. I'm glad you recorded this memory in time for all of us that grew up in the good Ole times. BERRYESSA AREA HAS COMPLETELY CHANGED! I MISS IT
Thanks. I grew up there moved in 2003. I haven't been back in a while. Makes me sad but happy that the sign lives on!!! Thanks
Thx for the memories, I used to cut class to play video games at the liquor store, shed a few tears watching this videos homie, thx
Thanks for the memories. I used to work at Nations during my high school days from 1978-1980. Enjoyed the free pie at break time. I remember the Rexall drug store along with the lounge. Great job capturing my younger days up there 😊
I grew up in the neighborhood went to Piedmont and hung out at this shopping center for years, I think I remember you guys too, thanks for doing this video, it's such a wonderful trip to go back in time.
That was an interesting video! Thanks for posting it.
My family moved to a house on Sierra Road in 1960. I went to Piedmont Junior High School around 1968, and my band teacher there was Mr. Laverne Beacock, who later opened that music store.
I remember when that shopping center was still an orchard.
Didn't there used to be a big toy store there called Rasco's?
Eric Maher, Piedmont Hills HS '75
Thanks for this. Now my son can see what the neighborhood looked like when I was younger!
Thanks for uploading this video it definitely brought back so many memories. Especially Nations. I do remember the flower shop, the big toy store doughnut shop, and the Lucky that used to be there. I live down the street from there (and still do) and all I can think about when I turn the corner or Sierra and Piedmont is seeing the Shopping Center sign. I still wish the Center was there today instead of the houses now.
Thanks for the video. Brings back memories. Both from working at Lucky Grocery Store to eating at Mountain Mike's Pizza(in video called Pepper Tree Pizza).
Thanks for the video, I spent many afternoons there en route home from school and took many grocery shopping trips to Lucky in the 70's with my Mom. Pepper Tree Pizza was a Mountain Mike's, and before that iirc a Klondike Jack's Pizza.
The Joy of Dancing was Rasco's variety store when I was about the age you were in 2000 when you shot the video. My sister's most all took classes at Joy of Dancing.
One of my memories was when Channel 7's Rigo Chacon came to shoot a news piece at the Rasco's.
One lady who worked at Nation's moved to Tracy where I live now, and got a job at the Nation's there. Quite a shock to walk in and see here, even more amazing she remembered me from San Jose!
We went to Winchell's for a donut on Sunday after Mass at St Victor's. Like you, I also never had a drink at, nor ever entered that bar!
I would love to come by and see that yellow sign some day, having seen it most every day of my life from until I moved out of my parents house!
Great Video! Brought back so many memories. So awesome that you kept the sign!
great job on this - brought back a ton of memories
there was a pizza parlor, a pet store where I worked called the pet parade and a small liquor store ,a bar called the Piedmont Lounge and a Winchell's doughnuts. I lived on Rockport from 72/72 to when I left in 84
Omg... I used to take lessons at Peacocks, go to Mountain Mikes ALL the time, peek into the bar. Good times! Thanks for the memories.
Correction: Beacock music. I guess peacock was the bar/lounge
...I see a few familiar names in the comments. I worked at Peppertree pizza from 92-98. Damn near grew up in that plaza because my grandpa worked at the post office ...we used to trade pizza for Chinese food, bagels & or Nations pies. Good times, thanks for posting this.
I worked there during that time frame too. Remember wen the owner brought back a lady from Asia. Then she stole his car and never came back?
Rick, just seeing your reply hella months later ...you talking about John or Ed? Or was it the lame dude who bought it right before it closed? I couldn't imagine John nor Ed (who were both married) bringing some lady back from Asia lol but damn I could see that with the guy who bought it later.
but furthermore... you worked there when I was there 92-98?
Love it!
Makes me sad... My friends and I went to Independence High but we would stop at the bagel basket and get breakfast every so often. Used to go to Nations all the time, and visit the pet store often. Went to joy of dance when I was little. So sad that its no longer there
Wow 😮
Hi Joel, Amazing documentary! My grandparents owned "Tin Hong Chinese Food" in this plaza and I am trying to get as much memories possible since there was no Yelp back in the day when this plaza closed. Can we discuss further? Our restaurant was the only one you skipped since we covered everything up by that point as we've officially closed around Fall 1999
Hey Eugene! Thank you very much! Can you send me a message here: facebook.com/joel.goodman.104
Your grandparents were very nice. I loved eating at their restaurant as a kid. We would always order “to go” as we lived right behind the shopping center on Rockport Ave. Your grandfather would always give me an extra egg roll 😁
There used to be a record store there in the 70's where I'd walk to and buy 45s for .99 each. I think they were called Wheat Straw? They were cheaper than Star Records that charged $1.59. Mountain Mike's was the high school hangout in the 80's too.
...PBW?
Hey. I saw that you uploaded a video about the old Wonderpark at the Great Mall and I am wondering if you have any more old footage of The Great Mall or McCarthy Ranch during the 90s?
Hey, Alberto! I wish I had McCarthy Ranch footage. I would have liked to record Computer City and Discovery Zone. I do have Great Mall footage but it's from 2000, so I don't know if that would interest you. I shot a "comedy" video there with my friends. Off the top of my head there's brief footage of a store called Music For a Song, a tight shot inside a candy store near the food court, and a Dave & Buster's security guard. I'd be happy to look for the footage. The tape would be at my mom's and I'm heading over next weekend so let me know if that's of any interest.
@@LocalHistoryGuy I would and others would like to see any footage of the Great Mall from back then. Its quite rare seeing these places back in the day since not everyone owned cameras back then. I wish people recorded McCarthy Ranch too. It seems The Great Mall got all the attention back then since they both opened in 1994. Say do you remember the first store where Ashley Homestore is now? That question has me thinking a lot. I know Loehmanns opened there in 2004.
@@SenorWoods2722 Unfortunately, I don't recall what was there prior to Loehmanns. My sister actually worked in that Loehmanns for a summer. Stay tuned for an update on the Great Mall footage...
@@SenorWoods2722 here it is:
th-cam.com/video/iPnvqQJqWLE/w-d-xo.html
I also want to provide an unrequested, unnecessary, and unwanted mini companion "documentary" to the Piedmont video - the final days of the Milpitas Town Center 2005 prior to the remodel.
th-cam.com/video/AXRm2TmohKM/w-d-xo.html
@@LocalHistoryGuy Great footage! It looks so different then it does now. I also think it looks better. And that Milpitas Town Center footage is also great. Many people will be happy to see that one aswell
Nice job!!! I have been wondering what the name of the Chinese restaruant was.......
Why was the shopping center torn down?
More money to be made selling the land for housing.
The hair salon was Mr C's
Is the Egg Ranch gone too?
It's still there behind the Rotten Robbie gas station. Sadly they don't sell Hush Puppies Slushies anymore.