My grandfather had a 66 Impala cherry red white wall, tires convertible. The backseat was like a couch. I used to steal beer from his garage, refrigerator and sit in the back with the tarp over the car for protection and hide and drink his beer when I was 15 and 1985 lol good times.
Belmont and Wolcott, newspaper outlet. I delivered the tribune and sun times, and the Spanish paper, they supplied the bikes papers and facilities to wrap the papers. Thank you “Duke” and your son who’s name escapes me for teaching me about work! I will never forget my first job and the men that pointed us kids the right way and tought us hard work. My memory of growing up in Chicago.
Pouring drinks on the street, peeps walking around smiling, no one getting robbed, car jacked or in danger. I was a kid in 66 and remember these days and ask myself WTF happened!? Who effed us up so badly in such a short period of time!!
The year is off by one. The 1967 Chevrolet Impalas/Caprices, which appears in the video were not for sale at Chevrolet Dealers until September 29, 1966. Poppy Day was May 26th, 1966. This leads me to believe it is actually May of 1967, not 1966. Just a thought.
Out of curiosity I checked Chicago weather records: Friday, May 26th, 1967 (NOT '66), the day this was filmed was THE HOTTEST DAY of 1967..93 degrees (I checked my personal diary to confirm). The summer temps never reached 93. Interesting to watch and see what people are wearing. As expected, many of the older folks are wearing overcoats ("Hey..the calendar says it's still "May!").
Wow - I was working in a factory on Grand and Oakley - building electrical machinery - when this film was made. $3.00 an hour and glad to have it at age nineteen!
Thanks for this Chicago history!! - The first scene about poppies , Friday May 26 - must have been 67 not 66. I was born on May 25 1966 so this got my attention, but that was a Wednesday, so this must have been filmed in 67- or at least the first part. Anyway, thanks again for the history.
In downstate Illinois, the poppies weren’t “sold” per se, but were given out for a donation of any amount. Not sure if it was the same in other locales.
There was plenty of crime in Chicago in the 60's, it was not at all "low", and people using smartphones are no more likely to be "idiots" than people posting comments on youtube videos or reading newspapers.
IIRC, Western and Grand is the location where there was once an old WW II Stuart light tank located as a veterans' memorial. I believe it was moved elsewhere some years ago. I have a friend who lives on Huron near Western and has for 45 years. The old Ukrainian Village area is now a fashionable place to live. I moved to Florida 39 years ago so what Chicago neighborhoods are "safe" is now unknown to me.
@@Diogenes-ty9yy No Chicago neighborhood’s are safe now,criminals have cars (and if they don’t they’ll take yours), and they know that if they are caught our Mayor and Cook county state’s attorney will do everything they can to make sure that they get back on the streets.
In downstate Illinois, the poppies weren’t “sold” per se, but were given out for a donation of any amount. Not sure if it was the same in other locales.
Thank you for keeping them Silent and NOT ADDING SOUND OR MUSIC. It preserves the real magic of Silent Film and doesn't distract from the actions.
I agree ... completely
I don't mind, that's what the mute button is for! But yes, for historical accuracy I agree.
He could do what NASS does and add natural street sounds of cars, horns people talking etc.
Blue 66 Impala 4 Door W/Vinyl Top, use to see Cars like that in my Hood when I lived down in the Chatham Section as a Child in the 60's.
Reminded me of my first car (that I bought in 1983), a 1968 Plymouth Fury with 45,000 miles on it, black top and same color blue body.
My grandfather had a 66 Impala cherry red white wall, tires convertible. The backseat was like a couch. I used to steal beer from his garage, refrigerator and sit in the back with the tarp over the car for protection and hide and drink his beer when I was 15 and 1985 lol good times.
Belmont and Wolcott, newspaper outlet. I delivered the tribune and sun times, and the Spanish paper, they supplied the bikes papers and facilities to wrap the papers. Thank you “Duke” and your son who’s name escapes me for teaching me about work! I will never forget my first job and the men that pointed us kids the right way and tought us hard work. My memory of growing up in Chicago.
I never forgot my factory years. To this day I keep on eof my tool crib tags on my key chain as a "Remember When."
I was born in 1958 SW side of Chicago. Garfield Ridge. I am very glad someone back then thought to put this on film. TY for uploading now. 👍👍
This footage is superb! The cars, the fashions, and the people! Thank You for sharing!
All those beehives 🤗
what ?
@@111danish111 The women's hairstyles, piled high on the head.
Pouring drinks on the street, peeps walking around smiling, no one getting robbed, car jacked or in danger. I was a kid in 66 and remember these days and ask myself WTF happened!? Who effed us up so badly in such a short period of time!!
Computers cell phones social media
You really don't know?
That happened off camera 😂😂😂
The same question here in Europe.
The year is off by one. The 1967 Chevrolet Impalas/Caprices, which appears in the video were not for sale at Chevrolet Dealers until September 29, 1966. Poppy Day was May 26th, 1966. This leads me to believe it is actually May of 1967, not 1966. Just a thought.
You are correct.
Out of curiosity I checked Chicago weather records: Friday, May 26th, 1967 (NOT '66), the day this was filmed was THE HOTTEST DAY of 1967..93 degrees (I checked my personal diary to confirm). The summer temps never reached 93. Interesting to watch and see what people are wearing. As expected, many of the older folks are wearing overcoats ("Hey..the calendar says it's still "May!").
I drive around Grand & Western a lot and it looked familiar. The bridge is still there , but the shops and bars have been long closed.
Wow - I was working in a factory on Grand and Oakley - building electrical machinery - when this film was made. $3.00 an hour and glad to have it at age nineteen!
Thank you for sharing your video 🙋♂️
A time gone by, women in dresses, men in slacks and white shirts
Thanks for this Chicago history!! - The first scene about poppies , Friday May 26 - must have been 67 not 66. I was born on May 25 1966 so this got my attention, but that was a Wednesday, so this must have been filmed in 67- or at least the first part. Anyway, thanks again for the history.
Geesh at the 45 second mark that car almost got broadsided !
Not everything changes!
omw to :45 now
Great views... thanks
Man, can you imagine buying some of those cars from the car dealer nice impala that you can fix up nicely ...and some old chevey's and thunderbirds.
I do remember Western and grand every time I pass by there remind me 1969
May 26 was on a Thursday in 1966. It was on a Friday in 1967.
1:46..Oh, man..check out that orange-ish/tan '59 BUICK on the right!!
3:55 Girl in stripped shirt is pushing 70 now.
In downstate Illinois, the poppies weren’t “sold” per se, but were given out for a donation of any amount. Not sure if it was the same in other locales.
Wow! Newspaper stands instead of idiots walking with smartphones, no carjackings and low crime.
There was plenty of crime in Chicago in the 60's, it was not at all "low", and people using smartphones are no more likely to be "idiots" than people posting comments on youtube videos or reading newspapers.
WW2 ended just over 20 years ago and was still fresh in peoples minds.
That what I was thinking too, and those VFW guys probably fought it WWII or the Korean War.
WW1? Their grand kids might be in Vietnam then
Love this
God! What a beautiful city it used to be!!!
Except for the trash everywhere you look. Don't Americans use trash cans?
Wow, I would be afraid to visit Chicago these days.
There is a gold 1967 Chevrolet Impala at about 1:31 in the film. So, maybe its from 1967 and not 1966.
Western and Grand now? I don't think that would be a very good idea.
IIRC, Western and Grand is the location where there was once an old WW II Stuart light tank located as a veterans' memorial. I believe it was moved elsewhere some years ago. I have a friend who lives on Huron near Western and has for 45 years. The old Ukrainian Village area is now a fashionable place to live. I moved to Florida 39 years ago so what Chicago neighborhoods are "safe" is now unknown to me.
@@Diogenes-ty9yy No Chicago neighborhood’s are safe now,criminals have cars (and if they don’t they’ll take yours), and they know that if they are caught our Mayor and Cook county state’s attorney will do everything they can to make sure that they get back on the streets.
Wow.
wow it's like a parallel universe.
This is from 1967.
This can't be 1966 because 5/26 was on a Thursday that year.
The good old days when we still had rights.
Worked on Western and Berteau.
Back when almost everyone drove a chevy.
My dad was in Vietnam in 66
Time machine RIP Chevy Impala.
Sad to see all the car windows closed running their A/C.....NOT!
When Chicago was still American.
I'm sure the 1st Americans would take some issue with your statement.
Yep, now all we get are third world leeches.
Why did Americans stop wearing poppies for veteran's day
Because there's an app for that now.
When junkies caught on and started making junk with them.
Wow, that's a lot of trash everywhere. Don't Americans use trash cans?
And a lot of scruffy cracked paving, as well. The place looks a dump!
A good amount of gas guzzling vehicles in 1966 as seen on the footage.
Petroleum is a natural, renewable resource.
@@jaminova_1969 Amen!!
Loved those old chevys
the one selling poppies,
does she feels as if she's in a play??
There's a opiate consumption problem there , I'd say.
The gas guzzler cars in this footage.
Wrong. Those cars got good mileage. It was all the anti-pollution add-ons the government mandated for 1973 that caused gas mileage to plummet.
1:39 Holy Rosary Church to the left, looking north on Grand and Western Avenue. I used to live around there.
In downstate Illinois, the poppies weren’t “sold” per se, but were given out for a donation of any amount. Not sure if it was the same in other locales.