Most fun I've had playing live shows has been Slimo's. I brought people from Cali and Tennessee and Ontario and Montreal there. Don't remember some of it. The existing memories are great.
OK, I just subscribed... I love your videos. Here's what I remember from the Salem square (growing up near Salem, back in the 60s and early 70s). I fondly remember the G. C. Murphy department store, a regional chain, located on the northeast corner of the square. It was the Wal-Mart of its day (at least, for Salem). Two floors! Clothing, luggage, toys, phonograph records, TVs, small appliances, the works. I remember the smell of roasted cashews under a warming lamp coming from a kiosk in the store. Also on the northeast corner was a bank... I don't recall the name. I remember the Sears Catalog store, located on the southeast corner. It was the Amazon.com of its day. It was a small store, not much there to directly purchase. You walk in, and there were barstools, each in front of a different Sears catalog ("Hardware", "Fencing", "Appliances", "Tools", "Clothing", and so on). There was a dedicated telephone by each stool, which connected directly to Sears. Place an order, and, a few days later, you come in to pick up your order. Also on the southeast corner, I recall another small store, "Levi's Dry Goods", I have no idea what they sold. I remember "Farmer's-Citizen's Bank", located on the northwest corner of the squore. On the southwest corner there was a Firestone store (not just tires, but it was the main hardware store of Salem). There was also an infamous pool hall, where the greasy-haired, leather-jacketed "hoods" of town hung out. My barber was also in that part of the square... but he wasn't near as pretty as the lady at 25:08.
Thanks Jim; I really appreciate your support. These are fantastic memories...you would have made for a great interview in the Salem pieces. I think there is a GC Murphy store in Rockville, Indiana; I went inside and talked to the owner in the Rockville video. One of the reasons I like doing these videos is that I hear from folks like you, who recollect wonderful memories as you described. Thanks again...stay in touch.
your good work continues
You're the best Penny...thanks!
Most fun I've had playing live shows has been Slimo's. I brought people from Cali and Tennessee and Ontario and Montreal there. Don't remember some of it. The existing memories are great.
I went in Slimo's one time during ARCA race weekend. Never had so much fun. Thanks for watching...HMM
I've done genealogy on the Ezzell family. That family goes back to early Virginia almost back to Jamestown. My wifes gr grandmother was an Ezzell.
Super interesting...thanks for sharing that here! Love me some Salem Speedway too! HMM
I live here :)
I was in Salem last night. I'm the track announcer at Salem Speedway...come on out!
Sometimes working with family is good thing and sometimes a nightmare lol.
Yeah...I'm sure that one can go either way...thanks Adrian.
Have u done one on the bakery? Best dang brownies lol
I did walk inside the bakery once and showed the viewers what it looks like in there, but I've not done a complete show on the bakery...thanks.
OK, I just subscribed... I love your videos.
Here's what I remember from the Salem square (growing up near Salem, back in the 60s and early 70s).
I fondly remember the G. C. Murphy department store, a regional chain, located on the northeast corner of the square. It was the Wal-Mart of its day (at least, for Salem). Two floors! Clothing, luggage, toys, phonograph records, TVs, small appliances, the works. I remember the smell of roasted cashews under a warming lamp coming from a kiosk in the store.
Also on the northeast corner was a bank... I don't recall the name.
I remember the Sears Catalog store, located on the southeast corner. It was the Amazon.com of its day. It was a small store, not much there to directly purchase. You walk in, and there were barstools, each in front of a different Sears catalog ("Hardware", "Fencing", "Appliances", "Tools", "Clothing", and so on). There was a dedicated telephone by each stool, which connected directly to Sears. Place an order, and, a few days later, you come in to pick up your order.
Also on the southeast corner, I recall another small store, "Levi's Dry Goods", I have no idea what they sold.
I remember "Farmer's-Citizen's Bank", located on the northwest corner of the squore.
On the southwest corner there was a Firestone store (not just tires, but it was the main hardware store of Salem). There was also an infamous pool hall, where the greasy-haired, leather-jacketed "hoods" of town hung out. My barber was also in that part of the square... but he wasn't near as pretty as the lady at 25:08.
Thanks Jim; I really appreciate your support. These are fantastic memories...you would have made for a great interview in the Salem pieces. I think there is a GC Murphy store in Rockville, Indiana; I went inside and talked to the owner in the Rockville video. One of the reasons I like doing these videos is that I hear from folks like you, who recollect wonderful memories as you described. Thanks again...stay in touch.