Wow, Brian!! Great trip down memory lane! I'll send you the photo of me and the dolphins (which were trained and sold to Dutch Wonderland in Lancaster, PA. Warmest Regards, Jimmy Gillen
Man this was the best video I've watched in FOREVER.. I move away from north Plainfield in 2003. I grew up there and haven't been back since... This video brought back memories I haven't thought about in over a decade. Thanks for the video!
Hi Brian, I stumbled upon this video. Really fun. I went to school with your brothers. I was in the class of '78. You are right about the old McCutchen mansion being a nursing home. The back side was nursing care and the front side, the big house was actually for assisted elderly living. We lived across the street at 34 Rockview. Chris Carfaro
Great video! You hit three places I grew up with. Hydewood Park Baptist Church, East End Middle School, and NP Highschool. We lived at 220 Delacy Dr and I remember many many chilly walks to school. I live in Florida now and this was a nice trip down memory lane. Thank you!
Hi Brian - not sure why your video came up in my facebook feed today, but I sure am glad that it did! Brought back tremendous memories of growing up in NP - thanks for sharing. Hope you and your family are doing well.
Great job Brian. Thanks for the many memories. Your memory serves you well! I graduated NPHS in 1967 and can say the same as you - some things have changed, but many have not. I attended West End School for K-5 and Harrison School for 6, before moving over to the Junior /Senior High. Boy, has the High School changed! Both in and outside.I fondly remember Gregory's, Sear across the street, Chubbie's, Opdyke's, Caruso's, NPHS, Krausche Field and the lower field, Vitelli's and their sign. (One correction I have is that Mr. Peanut used to be where Fabric Land was, not a few doors down). I also remember the corner store where you show Desnoyers. That used to be a confectionery/fountain store and we used to play pinballl there when on break from the ShopRite/PathMark across the street. (now an office building). Desnoyers used to be much bigger and on the opposite corner from your location, next to a deli/meat market. When I was really young, my father often went to a hardware store that was between the ShopRite and the bowling alley. I can go on and on but will stop here.
I lived down the street on 9 Rockview Terrace. Green Acres Park was my back yard. I loved growing up there and had an awesome childhood in the 90’s. Street and Ice hockey was all we did. Thanks for this
I grew up at 437 Mountain Ave. in North Plainfield, my father bought the house in 1955, and my husband grew up across the street at 444 Mountain Ave. We played together as children. I graduated N.P.H.S. in 1966. I haven't been back in decades. My husband use to love the Texas Weiner's in Plainfield and also on Route 22, that was over 50 years ago. My father worked at "Locker's" furniture store in Plainfield, across from Gregory's music center on Front Street, back in the 1950's and 1960's. I also remember the store called "Two Guys From Harrison" on route 22 and there was a store in front of it called "Best and Co". So many memories have come flooding back. Thank you for these memories.
I lived on 153 Norwood Avenue 1945-1970. Always visited Mrs Gregory few doors away. She was so kind & loving like another Grandma. I live in Alaska now for 30 years & have not been back to NPlainfield. Great to see NPHS, East End School, & Gregorys music store! Thank you!
Thank you so much. I too grew up in North Plainfield. Watching this video brought back memories. I went to school with Karen Metner, I was the class of 78 stupidly I droped out a year earlier.
I grew up in NP, NPHS class if 1960. Did junior high at Stony Brook, Elementary at Harrison & Somerset school. Fond memories. Chubbys was the joint with stool and a couple of booths and a juke box where we were'nt allowed to go at lunch (but did). Spent many hours at the public library. Enjoyed the tour.
Thanks Brian, I lived on facing the triangle on Rockview Terrace. Next time film the triangle and the Caruso pink house as well as a couple of the house that are in the national register.
Thanks Brian...really awesome...grandfather was no. plfd chief retired 1959 and I retired as No plfd sgt in 1999...No Plfd will always be in my heart...Ed McBride
I went to Sunday school there when I was really little . The field across the street was my play ground at the time was all open it was the field my family’s drive way then out back yard oh I loved that house that area so very much ❤️
25:26 I live in Farragut Road in North Plainfield just a few houses from where this was recorded! Also I remember when they built that bridge lol the old one was so bumpy
Great video! Grew up in NP. Lots of memories. It was a great place to be in the fall when the leaves change. It was fun to go to football games and drink hot chocolate and check out the girls. Nice to reminisce!
I went to east end elementary then stony brook and then the high school when the high school had junior high as well we had split session it was lower grades went afternoon upper went mornings I loved it !
He called it Maple Street, but the house did get hit but a tree during Hurricane Irene. Everybody was safe. They were all in the basement and didn't even know the tree came down. The house was torn down about a month ago though.
Scott and Steve were both good guitarists and musicians. G-d's to honest truth Brian, it really is a bummer that they didn't record or produce anything.
I have too many comments to list them all. Great video. I was born on Harrison. Sinker pointed his gun at me once and asked if I wanted to give my mom a toe tag for Christmas. Lolz. We were at a house party. The host's parents had just moved and she snatched the keys. NPs finest thought it was being robbed by 40 teens I guess.
Wow, Brian!! Great trip down memory lane! I'll send you the photo of me and the dolphins (which were trained and sold to Dutch Wonderland in Lancaster, PA. Warmest Regards, Jimmy Gillen
Grew up in NP and graduated NPHS in '99. Watching your video and listening to your story brought back similar memories.
Lived in Terraceview Gardens apartments from birth until 2002. Home sweet home. NP, New Jersey.
Man this was the best video I've watched in FOREVER.. I move away from north Plainfield in 2003. I grew up there and haven't been back since... This video brought back memories I haven't thought about in over a decade. Thanks for the video!
Wow my town has changed a lot in the past 6 years....
Hi Brian, I stumbled upon this video. Really fun. I went to school with your brothers. I was in the class of '78. You are right about the old McCutchen mansion being a nursing home. The back side was nursing care and the front side, the big house was actually for assisted elderly living. We lived across the street at 34 Rockview. Chris Carfaro
Great video! You hit three places I grew up with. Hydewood Park Baptist Church, East End Middle School, and NP Highschool. We lived at 220 Delacy Dr and I remember many many chilly walks to school. I live in Florida now and this was a nice trip down memory lane. Thank you!
Hi Brian - not sure why your video came up in my facebook feed today, but I sure am glad that it did! Brought back tremendous memories of growing up in NP - thanks for sharing. Hope you and your family are doing well.
Keep this video up forever. I miss my hometown. I lived in NP for about 27 years, on Brook ave. 3 years ago I left NJ but I miss it like crazy.
Really enjoyed this video! Lived on Grove as a child, and on Westervelt and Coddington as an adult. Lots of memories.
Great job Brian. Thanks for the many memories. Your memory serves you well! I graduated NPHS in 1967 and can say the same as you - some things have changed, but many have not. I attended West End School for K-5 and Harrison School for 6, before moving over to the Junior /Senior High. Boy, has the High School changed! Both in and outside.I fondly remember Gregory's, Sear across the street, Chubbie's, Opdyke's, Caruso's, NPHS, Krausche Field and the lower field, Vitelli's and their sign. (One correction I have is that Mr. Peanut used to be where Fabric Land was, not a few doors down). I also remember the corner store where you show Desnoyers. That used to be a confectionery/fountain store and we used to play pinballl there when on break from the ShopRite/PathMark across the street. (now an office building). Desnoyers used to be much bigger and on the opposite corner from your location, next to a deli/meat market. When I was really young, my father often went to a hardware store that was between the ShopRite and the bowling alley. I can go on and on but will stop here.
I lived down the street on 9 Rockview Terrace. Green Acres Park was my back yard. I loved growing up there and had an awesome childhood in the 90’s. Street and Ice hockey was all we did. Thanks for this
I grew up at 437 Mountain Ave. in North Plainfield, my father bought the house in 1955, and my husband grew up across the street at 444 Mountain Ave. We played together as children. I graduated N.P.H.S. in 1966. I haven't been back in decades. My husband use to love the Texas Weiner's in Plainfield and also on Route 22, that was over 50 years ago. My father worked at "Locker's" furniture store in Plainfield, across from Gregory's music center on Front Street, back in the 1950's and 1960's. I also remember the store called "Two Guys From Harrison" on route 22 and there was a store in front of it called "Best and Co". So many memories have come flooding back. Thank you for these memories.
I lived on 153 Norwood Avenue 1945-1970. Always visited Mrs Gregory few doors away. She was so kind & loving like another Grandma. I live in Alaska now for 30 years & have not been back to NPlainfield. Great to see NPHS, East End School, & Gregorys music store! Thank you!
Thank you so much. I too grew up in North Plainfield. Watching this video brought back memories. I went to school with Karen Metner, I was the class of 78 stupidly I droped out a year earlier.
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Just stumbled upon this. Thanks for the memories. Best to your family. I left in 78. Was in the same grade as your younger twin brothers.
I grew up in NP, NPHS class if 1960. Did junior high at Stony Brook, Elementary at Harrison & Somerset school. Fond memories. Chubbys was the joint with stool and a couple of booths and a juke box where we were'nt allowed to go at lunch (but did). Spent many hours at the public library. Enjoyed the tour.
I remember sledding down that steep hill behind the high school. Great memories!
I lived on Warfield Rd and Arnold Ave. 1961-1974. What a great group of kids that lived there.
Thanks for this video, class of 78
Great tour. I grew up in Plainfield. East front street
Thanks Brian, I lived on facing the triangle on Rockview Terrace. Next time film the triangle and the Caruso pink house as well as a couple of the house that are in the national register.
Thanks Brian...really awesome...grandfather was no. plfd chief retired 1959 and I retired as No plfd sgt in 1999...No Plfd will always be in my heart...Ed McBride
I went to Sunday school there when I was really little . The field across the street was my play ground at the time was all open it was the field my family’s drive way then out back yard oh I loved that house that area so very much ❤️
Thanks for that trip .... class1996-1997 NPHS
25:26 I live in Farragut Road in North Plainfield just a few houses from where this was recorded! Also I remember when they built that bridge lol the old one was so bumpy
Great video! Grew up in NP. Lots of memories. It was a great place to be in the fall when the leaves change. It was fun to go to football games and drink hot chocolate and check out the girls. Nice to reminisce!
I went to east end elementary then stony brook and then the high school when the high school had junior high as well we had split session it was lower grades went afternoon upper went mornings I loved it !
NP resident here, a lot of things have changed
That sub shop was there forever !
My school and Sams store was down the street ( spent all my $ on candy there ) lol
I remember Sam's.. feels like it was yesterday 😢
My home 💜💜💜
He called it Maple Street, but the house did get hit but a tree during Hurricane Irene. Everybody was safe. They were all in the basement and didn't even know the tree came down. The house was torn down about a month ago though.
Class of 86 here
Come on Brian, Tell them the Good Stuff!!!
Scott and Steve were both good guitarists and musicians. G-d's to honest truth Brian, it really is a bummer that they didn't record or produce anything.
I have too many comments to list them all. Great video. I was born on Harrison. Sinker pointed his gun at me once and asked if I wanted to give my mom a toe tag for Christmas. Lolz. We were at a house party. The host's parents had just moved and she snatched the keys. NPs finest thought it was being robbed by 40 teens I guess.
That gas station is now a fast food place
It's actually Maple Avenue....
Im going
I lived on Sandford avenue
North Plainfield sucks, I mean it's just really bad. I miss my old house there, but NP was way better before, and still has the potential to improve.
I can tell you one thing. The Rathskeller definitely has better food than the Stony Brook cafeteria/gym had.
it was a volvo dealer ship
Clark Volvo
Fabric Land was the Planters peanut store.
18:03 Where I kissed the love of my life fore the first time
Yeah I can tell you some stories! LMAO! Always something going on at Larry's house!
I remember herbs lol
Meet me on the bridge if you want to fight.
Some good memories in NP. Too bad the whole town got taken over and turned to complete shit. Now its almost an embarrassment... Good video though!