Getting Ready to Restore a 1920’s Restaurant-- in over our heads?!”
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 ก.ย. 2024
- It's true... we bought a restaurant-- an old soda fountain, to be exact-- in a tiny Wyoming town... and now we're planning to restore it to it's 1920s splendor. Are we in over our heads?!
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Thanks for watching! Here's part 1 of our restaurant adventure! th-cam.com/video/WvIKw7rcOBU/w-d-xo.html
Take a class on restaurant mgt. You'll be happy you did in the long run. :)
Do a gofundme ...... this undertaking may not prove to be an extremely profitable venture..... if you can have it declared a historical monument you may be able to realize some funding from that direction but be careful of the requirements.....
Revival of the town is quite an undertaking but is doable ...... the ranchers in the area may well contribute to such a venture .....
On a trip from Colorado to Montana in the early-mid 80’s we broke down in Chugwater and my mom took us to that shop and we drank chocolate milk at that bar. We thought it was a super special thing to do
I absolutely love this. Especially when you say you want to preserve and respect what it used to be. Those old towns need to be protected so they can save the history and charm. Good luck.
The hotel is next on your list of purchases, so we can all come visit right?😂😂😂😂
Agree 😌🤗
And eat at the soda fountain.
Lol - yes you can all meet up at he soda fountain - I thought that was humorous when u said that - it did remind me of when I was a kid - in Bay saint Louis Mississippi there was a soda fountain I would go to that the front faced the gulf of Mexico - I remembered getting milk shakes there - it was hit buy a title wave during hurricane Camille in 1969 - it closed after that lol there was nothing left
I go back and forth between casper and cheyenne all the time . That will be my new food stop.
Drove by today on our way home from looking at a house in WY. You guys are going to have one cute place when you're done!
Can't wait to see the house reveal! Its so exciting to see you folks trying to keep these little half abandoned towns alive and trying to help them thrive again. 💛
I can’t help but smile and do a happy dance for you guys. To follow that whisper and to trust that amazing higher power makes you hold your breath. I am so happy for you and admire your faithfulness. God bless you guys. 💕
Hey we just bought the land across the interstate, there on bluff rd and diamond rd. Looking forward to see chugwater come to life again!!
Good for y'all! I've done a lot of historical restorations over the years in Oregon, Park City UT and right now a home in Monroe NC, our home that was built by my partners grandparents 1929 on family land that been owned by them for over 300 years. One piece of advice. Don't register this on the National Historical Registry no matter how tempting it is and how much grant money they might say they have for you or tax benefits they have. It will cost you time and money. Particularly time as you can't do any upgrades etc without their blessing. And it can hold up your remodeling for many months or even more than a year. YET! After you're done with the remodel THEN apply for registration. Good luck!
🇨🇦🇨🇦That is awesome Jill...Betty and I are restoring an old church with 5 acres of land into our retirement home and homestead!
That is so awesome- I love it!
Let’s keep in touch for sure!
The nostalgia of that building is so cool. I can’t wait to see what all you do.
That's so exciting! I grew up in the log looking building next to the Chugwater Chili offices! It was the original stage coach stop from the mid 1800s. My dad and Pastor Clough (who was the pastor of the Baptist church when i was a kid) did the roof that is over that building still. My dad created the 2x4 door on the front and those yellow rose bushes are still my favorites! We love growing up in Chugwater and having the run of the whole town and being able to walk down main street to the Drug Store and buy little lovies for my mom for Mother's Day and her birthday!! :) Rooting for you and Chugwater!
Brought a little tear to my eye watching you reveal your heart to us. I have similar dreams about my little town but I have no chance of fulfilling them. You are my hero Jill. Thank you for doing this, I hope it will inspire more people to do the same.
Take a chance
Elizabeth says, Take a chance; the Lord will help you.
It's a wonderful project; saving old buildings and businesses is one of the most important things you can do to respect history. Having grown up in Colorado and visiting Wyoming many times in my childhood days, I love these old Western towns. The Bones of the Soda fountain are fantastic, down to the set of Drawers seen along one wall, to the Fountain Bar and stools. Three cheers for your vision and ambition in taking on this restoration!
Yay for the revival of small towns! I grew up in corn and bean country in mid Illinois and all those little towns (actually I think they were villages) are so sad. Abandon theaters, arcades, shoe stores, and groceries speak of when our economy was more localized. I pray that the whole “shop local” movement that has been growing will eventually make it to the little Midwestern towns before they all die out. Each town has it’s own story and part in our American history.
I'm all about maintenance and upkeep on old buildings. Nothing else quite like the sense of accomplishment after making something "new again". Best of luck!
"why just chugwater when you can chug a soda or shake?"
Love when old buildings are renovated and made beautiful again I can’t wait to follow the soda shop !!!
How awesome that the pharmacist also lived in the house you bought!
I love your passion for your home state and breathing life back into small towns and preserving history. I feel the same way about my home state of Maine! If we could all take passionate pride in what’s ours and work together to each do a little bit to care for our communities...how beautiful they could be! 💙
I love this! As someone with experience in food service and hospitality, little places like this getting the attention they need makes me so happy.
This is so neat! There's a soda fountain in Winslow AZ at the "Standing on the Corner in Winslow AZ" homage to the Eagle's song and it's one happening ice cream/sandwich shop... Am excited for you both!! I love when a small town can be saved.
My grandparents managed the hotel in Chugwater back in the 60s or 70s! My family lives in Oklahoma, but my Mom was raised in western Nebraska, and her youngest sister lives in Wheatland, just North of you! I was in the "pharmacy" back in 2015. I hadn't been through there in years. Can't wait to see it finished one day. Have fun redoing it!! Love that place!
I love everything about pouring into the tiny old towns that built this country! Congrats!
The vintage picture of the shop puts me in the mind of the Soda fountain/drugstore featured in
IT'S A BEAUTIFUL LIFE😚
I love this movement back to restoring all of what used to be in these small towns, along with the modern twists of being able to advertise via social media and other cool modern twists.
I applaud your dreams and efforts. God's blessing to you and your family!
For me when I find there is something I can't stop thinking about, its God telling me something. Your family is so amazing.
When I was a kid I got all my milkshakes in a place like this!
This is super super cool!!!!
CANT WAIT TO SEE HOW IT TURNS OUT
I am so excited for you and your family during this new adventure. Anything you do out of your comfort zone usually ends up being worth it the hard work and heartache. Trust me. My family and I moved this February from Southern California to East part of Tennessee, no family; just my hubby, daughter and dog! Cheers to new adventures! They make the best stories. 😃
This is the definition of a leap of faith. All the best with this new venture. We're along with you for the ride.🖤💛💚 Watching from Jamaica. 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲
Cool, I was wondering how the house was coming along. Looking forward to seeing that video!
In my Dad's home town in rural Minnesota the farmers still come-into town every morning or so to pick-up their mail and gather for coffee with their friends at one or the other coffee shops downtown. They've been doing that for over 125-years. And the kids hang-out there afterschool. The nearest "fast food" is 25-miles North or 30-miles South. My grandfather and his brother actually owned one of them 100-years ago ...and it's still there. Friends gather, deals are made, disputes settled.
Wow, this is a super cool adventure you are embarking on.
Bravo! HGTV needs to share your story and give you a show!!! 😋
I love the perspective of improving what already exists and works, while respecting what was and still holds in people’s hearts. None of us know what the future holds but your heart is in the right place; I commend you both for investing in your community and it’s history. ❤️❤️❤️
Wow what place is neat! Reminds me of "it's a wonderful life" - "I wish for a million dollars!"
Great video and looking forward to the next one thank you for sharing with all of us on here.
This is SOOOO awesome that you guys are doing this! I wish you a good re-do & a wonderful future for it & the lucky residents & visitors to Chugwater. History. Is. Important.... no matter what some people think these days. Have fun with it! I'll be watching for updates!!!
Hey Jill! I stopped by for a milkshake on my way through Chugwater yesterday, just the most recent of many, many milkshakes I've enjoyed there since childhood.
I'm sad that I missed you, but your staff were all pleasant! I was a bit surprised to find the soda fountain open on a Sunday, though. Maybe you're not as old fashioned as you let on! When I was growing up around there, nothing would have been open on a Sunday!
I was pleased to see how much Chugwater is looking up! The gas station is rebuilt after burning down, though not quite as impressive as when the Hortons first built it! You've done a lovely job fixing up the soda fountain, and the merchantile across the street was open on a Sunday too, the first time I remember seeing any business operating in that building.
Thanks for doing your your part to bring Chugwater back to life! Now you need to find a good reason to restore the old Swan Land & Cattle HQ! Those buildings have long been crying out for a rescue!
Ted from Yoder
Congrats! This is so exciting! Can’t wait to see the updates! 👏👏👏
Those old buildings...you could be the next Missouri Star Quilt Company!!!!! Revive all the old buildings!!!
Thanks for keeping history alive! I'll stop by for a milkshake next time I drive through!
My great grandfather took title to his homestead the same year the soda fountain was built. I'm sure that all five generations of my family have visited your soda fountain in the past century.
If you'd like to tour a homestead from 1914, owned by the same family for over a century, I'd be happy to give you a tour. You'll see lots of similarities with your homestead: a house built small, with additions added through the years. You'll recognize the multiple rows of trees in the shelterbelt. You'll certainly recognize the same relentless wind! :)
Our ranch is 25 miles northeast of Chugwater, in Goshen County. I'll introduce myself next time I stop for a milkshake. :)
Jill, I think this is amazing what your doing for this little town. I can't wait to see video's on the process. I can see a lot of work ahead but its well worth it.
What a wonderful thing you guys are doing. More small towns need people like you to come in and save them from becoming extinct. Good luck. Be well, stay safe, love from Texas
Hello from SC! Life takes interesting turns and twists, huh? What a great adventure. Ever consider ‘work aways’..let folks help, volunteer, and create memories too.
Let others outside of Chugwater believe also in your little town.
Cant wait to see where this goes.
How exciting to buy and restore to service a real, old, soda fountain! I was born in Queens, NY, and even after my family moved south I returned there every summer throughout the sixties. Old fashioned candy stores with soda fountains were everywhere during that time, and one of my favorite activities was to enjoy a milkshake, or ice cream float, or egg cream while spinning on the stool. Best of luck, and I look forward to seeing the end product.
I just now understood why I tune in to your channel. I too, go the opposite direction of the masses. Congratulations to you and Christian. I also built restaurants for many years. The key is to bridge fashion AND function, but spend the money on the function. Also. ALL the profit is made in the back office, meaning keep costs in control. I wish you nothing but joy and profit.
I think it's a great idea!! I love the old soda fountains!! You and Christian can do it!! You do food service all the time, you just don't get paid for it. Lol. Most mom's do. Good luck and God bless!! Can't wait to see it fixed up!! The house and the fountain!! Love ya girl ❤️🙏🙏
I love this! I love how you're giving back into your community! I can't wait to see the reveal on the little house you bought and now, I hope you take us along as you renovate this little soda shop. THIS is fun t.v.!!!
Awe, that's so cool. It makes me so happy to see you restoring the old stuff.
I'm excited for this new venture! I've never been this early.
I’m old and I like old things. You rock. When I was a young whipersnapper soda fountains were in .
I love this so much! Just look at what the Drummond family has done in OK with the Pioneer Woman brand. Y'all can do so much good for your community 🥰
Can't wait to see your adventure taking place!!
This is so exciting! I love the history of old towns and villages. We live in a little village in Maine with a lot of forgotten history. A family like yours can make a big difference in your area! Can't wait to see what you do with the soda fountain restaurant.
My husbands grandparents retired in Chugwater and he and his grandpa met at the soda fountain often for a visit. We moved to Torrington from CO a couple years ago, unfortunately after his grandparents passed.
Good luck. It's hard work but have fun and remember it takes time.
That place has the possibility of being great. Can't wait to see what you do with it.
Hello my name is Frank , I am watching from Billings . I love stuff like this, I live in Billings for 31 years I am 66 years old . originaly I'm from my mother !!! O yeah she had me in the BRONX. NY . thank you for video's like this, Frank. from montana.. Ps. Make the next one a lot longer. Stay healthy and safe .
I’ve been there! In 1973. I thought the. The court house and the little gazebo in the park was so cute
That's awesome. I agree it important to bring back it and relive the history.
Our family just went to Powell, WY last weekend. We're from Hurricane, UT and I just couldn't stop thinking of your family. I know it's far from you, but it made me want a homestead even more! I love the soda shop! Stinkin' cute. Excited for you all.
I think what you are doing is so cool! I love it! Good luck girl! Those little diners are what keeps a town and all the neighbors going!
I'm sure it will be a lot of hard work but I imagine the satisfaction when you are done will be great. What an awesome project!!
That’s so awesome God Bless your Endeavor and I pray that it’s his will that you will succeed and bring up the town and have others invest in the same thing throughout the town
OMG...this is so awesome. I'm obsessed with the 1920 - 1950s.
We would love to visit your New Restaurant one day.Best Wishes Ahead.💜
I'm so excited to see how you get it all spruced up!
Can't wait to see what you do with the place!
This is so exciting, I would be the same...I love these old soul, spirited history places. I bet you are an empath for sure and can re-live the historic energy.
Good luck my friends. There's a lot of us rooting for you.
another cool thing about this is that you get to be cultivating a piece of history!!
We have a soda fountain here now ,and everyone loves it. I think you're right on track❤👍👩🌾
Good luck! Can't wait to see the renovation videos. :)
Congratulations..
Know this store..
Rest area was closed last week so rolled on..
Have to swing in next month and do some filming.. proud for y'all.. blessings 🙌
Oh my goodness!!! I’m beyond thrilled for you!!! How cool is that!!!?? God bless your journey!!!
Can't wait to see the house reveal and what you do with the restaurant! Love your channel and always look forward to a new post. TFS
Very cool, Jill. I'm very excited for you. 🤗
My dad grew up in Laramie in the 50s, and I grew up in Colorado. Been through your part of WY many times, and I'll definitely stop for lunch & a soda in Chugwater the next time I pass through.
Being a pharmacist……. I give this project a HUGE thumbs up 👍
Been there, good for you
Wonderful to have such a vision and act on it. Proud of y'all ! We Want to come visit the Soda Fountain someday !
We were just in Chugwater on our way back to Nebraska from Cody. We feel this call, a huge pull to homestead in Wyoming and maybe even start a lodge/hotel business. Chugwater was so cute, part of me love to end up there.
Thank you for preserving one of my top five spots in Wyoming! ❤️❤️❤️ I'll tell you the other four when i visit again.
Glad to see some interest in chugwater. I'll drive up and support it once done. We like to take drives from Cheyenne in the winter on nice days. So many beautiful spots around to explore.
So excited for you!! Not sure why but this video made me cry. Maybe it's just seeing you walk in faith into a new adventure. I can't wait for the day we can do the same somewhere. Our transient lifestyle will end in a few years hopefully.
That's cool! What a fun idea! I've always wished an old fashioned soda shop was near me.
I am excited for you guys. I love that you are preserving another important piece of history. I have always wanted a soda fountain, my hubby bought me an original hamilton beach milk shake maker years ago, the same color as yours. Woohoo i cant wait to watch the progress.
I’ll put that on my list of places to visit!
We use to drive past Chugwater from CO to Glendo after you get it reopened will have to remember to stop by.💝
Super Awesome you guys are refurbishing the restroom. I can't wait to see what it will look like completed 🤗
I subbed. I am in Denver now because of health but love that you are doing this. We travel through on our way to cabin in Big Horns from Cheyenne. We used to stop in another small towns soda fountains to refresh all the time in Ten Sleep. Mom & Dad originally from Riverton. Beautiful. We might need to stop by sometime.
We used to always stop at Hortons Corner on our way to Greyrocks or Glendo. Haven’t stopped there since Hortons burned down. We’ll be checking you guys out now on Friday nights. 👍🏻
I’m so excited for this too! You’re radiating with potential and excitement
CANNOT WAIT TO SEE THE PROGRESS!
I will make sure I come by when I visit my dad in Cheyenne next summer. We head up north for camping and fishing.
Hey there! New subscriber here. So excited for you on rebuilding and keeping the tradition on the Chugwater soda fountain shop👌👍!! As we follow your postings from here on......
Elizabeth says, That's exactly what the Lord wants us to do, think outside the box and leave the comfort zone, and He will back you every step. Know your heart and do it. This is wonderful Jill.