The Toyota Plant is building a huge battery plant between Liberty and Greensboro so things will grow in this little town where I was born and raised many decades ago. Thanks for sharing this video about the town.
I grew up here in the early 80s. The Liberty Showcase used to be Curtis Theater. My dad and his brothers all worked there running the projector. Downtown was very much alive then with shops, appliance and hardware stores. Carolyn's dress shop is one of the few places still there. The rest come and go quickly. Thanks for the tour!
I lived in liberty for three years...I loved it,and I miss it very much...had to move back to the coast to take care of my parents, but I could see myself going back some day ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Loberty is great. Moved here from bigger Asheboro in late 2020. Love it! Libert showcase stull operational. Food truck festivals. Tree lighting every year. Events at library for all ages. Local restaurants and small businesses. Needs a frw more. Toyota may bring smaller businesses. Probably no major nation wide chains. That growth will stay toward Greensboro probly. Just my thought and hope🤞 Love our small town.
My home place is about 8 miles from Liberty, near Kimesville, NC. My home was Guilford County, Kimesville is in Alamance County, so Liberty is right in the corner of Randolph County. I'm 74 years old. When I was a kid, in the '50s and '60s, Liberty was a thriving small town. The Liberty Barber Shop was busy on Saturdays, where one of my parents would drop me off and insist that I get my regular buzz cut. My barber was Bill Teague, and I always thought he was so cool. He looked like Buddy Holly. And later, when I was older, I'd sit in the window, up high above the other seats, at the shoeshine stand, and get a beautiful spit shine. I can't remember for sure, but it couldn't have been more than 25-50 cents, or I wouldn't have been able to afford it. A couple of doors down (where the smoothie place is) was the drugstore, which had a soda fountain with stools. I think those still may be there. I always got a Cherry Smash drink from the fountain, and sometimes, if I had the change, I'd splurge on a banana split. A few more stores down the street was (I believe) Ruth's 5 & 10, where you could buy all sorts of sundries, and was generally just fun to walk around and browse. But, it also had a lot of the latest 45 rpm records, and THAT's what I spent my limited money on. I got most of my first records there. There was a hardware store that had most anything you needed of that type. And down at the end of the street there was the Liberty Theatre, with all the current (or at least, second run) movies. I spent many Saturday afternoons watching Abbott & Costello, or Tarzan, or monster or beach (Sandra Dee) double feature matinees. That train station used to be right at the intersection, right across the street from where that time and temperature clock stands now. The Liberty News office was on that side of the street. My mother went there every week. It was a weekly newspaper that reported "news" about folks and happenings in town, as well as the little communities which surrounded it. My mom gathered and submitted stories for the Mount Pleasant Church/Nathaniel Greene School (Guilford), and Kimesville community. This included baby announcements, school awards, church meetings, and bridal showers (including the food that was served to the guests). All sorts of "vital" community information. There was a little place where I bought my first six pack, by driving around the back of the building and paying at a little "to-go" window. Later, after I was old enough to drive, The Liberty Drive-In, just outside of the downtown area, was where my pals and I would go and park, and hang out at our cars and fool around. It was also the first place I can remember being able to go to and order a SALAD! It was good, too. Right down the street was a Pizza Inn, where I probably ate my first pizza. I can't remember if it was any good or not, but it was NOT Chef Boyardee. And then, there was, right next to the pool hall, Kidd's Drive In, where you could (and still can!!!) get one of the best Carolina-style hot dogs (red dogs, mustard, chili, coleslaw and onions) that you'll ever taste. I rarely go back there, and it has pretty much been emptied out downtown for many years. But, much of the town is still occupied by a lot of folks who grew up there and their children. It's a pretty little town, and has some beautiful old houses in parts. I think it is known now for a place that has antique festivals. There were a lot of nice citizens there when I was growing. I'm sure there still are. I love my memories of Liberty.
Thanks for the video 👍. Not much going on, seemed like you were the only one out. Toyota is placing a huge manufacturing plant in this town . That should make things pickup a bit
You’re welcome. I really liked Liberty. I wish I could open a business in one of the old buildings. The new plant should definitely pick things up a bit.
@@RickMartinTH-cam Many malls are closing, which should help the town center areas they destroyed in the 70'/80s. And shopping on Amazon is convenient but boring. So I think people are looking to return. The biggest problem for a local town, in my opinion, comes from the Franchise rows popping up on every bypass and interstate exit in America.
I think a little of both. But not exactly sure. Some of the buildings were for sale, so I hope they all open back up soon. We need more locally owned businesses.
I live in liberty most of the buildings are closed because people use them as houses now and just want the privacy so they keep them run down looking like they are still old closed stores
The Toyota Plant is building a huge battery plant between Liberty and Greensboro so things will grow in this little town where I was born and raised many decades ago. Thanks for sharing this video about the town.
You’re welcome. And thanks for the information 👍
I grew up here in the early 80s. The Liberty Showcase used to be Curtis Theater. My dad and his brothers all worked there running the projector. Downtown was very much alive then with shops, appliance and hardware stores. Carolyn's dress shop is one of the few places still there. The rest come and go quickly. Thanks for the tour!
You’re welcome and thanks for sharing. Hope life returns to the old downtown buildings soon
When I lived there in late 90s..then it was called the rand Ole opry....it Was awesome 👌
I lived in liberty for three years...I loved it,and I miss it very much...had to move back to the coast to take care of my parents, but I could see myself going back some day ❤❤❤❤❤❤
I can see why. I think Liberty will rebound
I worked at the truss factory, and part time as a bouncer in a Mexican bar 🍸 😅..good times
@billymalpass5436 that bar sounds like fun. 🍺
Excellent job Timothy. Thanks for the tour of Liberty.
You’re welcome. Thanks for watching
Loberty is great. Moved here from bigger Asheboro in late 2020. Love it! Libert showcase stull operational. Food truck festivals. Tree lighting every year. Events at library for all ages. Local restaurants and small businesses. Needs a frw more. Toyota may bring smaller businesses. Probably no major nation wide chains. That growth will stay toward Greensboro probly. Just my thought and hope🤞 Love our small town.
Thanks for sharing your experience in Liberty. And thanks for watching 👍
I wish person came down my street. It's a nice place u can tell when someone new to in town but not know a days. Thank you
My home place is about 8 miles from Liberty, near Kimesville, NC. My home was Guilford County, Kimesville is in Alamance County, so Liberty is right in the corner of Randolph County.
I'm 74 years old. When I was a kid, in the '50s and '60s, Liberty was a thriving small town. The Liberty Barber Shop was busy on Saturdays, where one of my parents would drop me off and insist that I get my regular buzz cut. My barber was Bill Teague, and I always thought he was so cool. He looked like Buddy Holly. And later, when I was older, I'd sit in the window, up high above the other seats, at the shoeshine stand, and get a beautiful spit shine. I can't remember for sure, but it couldn't have been more than 25-50 cents, or I wouldn't have been able to afford it.
A couple of doors down (where the smoothie place is) was the drugstore, which had a soda fountain with stools. I think those still may be there. I always got a Cherry Smash drink from the fountain, and sometimes, if I had the change, I'd splurge on a banana split.
A few more stores down the street was (I believe) Ruth's 5 & 10, where you could buy all sorts of sundries, and was generally just fun to walk around and browse. But, it also had a lot of the latest 45 rpm records, and THAT's what I spent my limited money on. I got most of my first records there.
There was a hardware store that had most anything you needed of that type.
And down at the end of the street there was the Liberty Theatre, with all the current (or at least, second run) movies. I spent many Saturday afternoons watching Abbott & Costello, or Tarzan, or monster or beach (Sandra Dee) double feature matinees.
That train station used to be right at the intersection, right across the street from where that time and temperature clock stands now. The Liberty News office was on that side of the street. My mother went there every week. It was a weekly newspaper that reported "news" about folks and happenings in town, as well as the little communities which surrounded it. My mom gathered and submitted stories for the Mount Pleasant Church/Nathaniel Greene School (Guilford), and Kimesville community. This included baby announcements, school awards, church meetings, and bridal showers (including the food that was served to the guests). All sorts of "vital" community information.
There was a little place where I bought my first six pack, by driving around the back of the building and paying at a little "to-go" window.
Later, after I was old enough to drive, The Liberty Drive-In, just outside of the downtown area, was where my pals and I would go and park, and hang out at our cars and fool around. It was also the first place I can remember being able to go to and order a SALAD! It was good, too. Right down the street was a Pizza Inn, where I probably ate my first pizza. I can't remember if it was any good or not, but it was NOT Chef Boyardee.
And then, there was, right next to the pool hall, Kidd's Drive In, where you could (and still can!!!) get one of the best Carolina-style hot dogs (red dogs, mustard, chili, coleslaw and onions) that you'll ever taste.
I rarely go back there, and it has pretty much been emptied out downtown for many years. But, much of the town is still occupied by a lot of folks who grew up there and their children. It's a pretty little town, and has some beautiful old houses in parts. I think it is known now for a place that has antique festivals.
There were a lot of nice citizens there when I was growing. I'm sure there still are. I love my memories of Liberty.
Thank you so much for sharing your memories with us. I can picture how it was and hope it can return to its original glory one day.
Passing thru Liberty one evening (Summer C.2008)I saw they have a glorious music venue at the theater.I still want to go.
@mikedavis9831 I want to check out a show one day myself
Thanks for the video 👍. Not much going on, seemed like you were the only one out. Toyota is placing a huge manufacturing plant in this town . That should make things pickup a bit
You’re welcome. I really liked Liberty. I wish I could open a business in one of the old buildings. The new plant should definitely pick things up a bit.
@@RickMartinTH-cam Many malls are closing, which should help the town center areas they destroyed in the 70'/80s. And shopping on Amazon is convenient but boring. So I think people are looking to return. The biggest problem for a local town, in my opinion, comes from the Franchise rows popping up on every bypass and interstate exit in America.
I think it burned down three times in the past once from riots. Sons of Liberty birthplace;) we live in Grays Chapel.
They moved the Depot from the other side of the tracks about ten yrs or longer with hopes of a museum but never happened.
Thanks for sharing the local history 👍
It’s a shame they could not complete the project. 👍
I’ve only lived in Liberty NC for a year but one thing I’ll say , Liberty has some of the kindest people I’ve ever met ❤️
Thanks for sharing your experience. 👍
Why are all these stores closed? Was it due to the covid restrictions? Or were they closed already before the restrictions?
I think a little of both. But not exactly sure. Some of the buildings were for sale, so I hope they all open back up soon. We need more locally owned businesses.
I live in liberty most of the buildings are closed because people use them as houses now and just want the privacy so they keep them run down looking like they are still old closed stores
That’s why most of the windows are boarded up at the top of the buildings so nobody can peep inside
Interesting. Thanks for the information.