A drive through Kingston N.Y. I believe to be late '60's Port Ewen down Broadway Kingston to Kingston plaza And uptown Kingston.Filmed by Jim Rigney and late Flo Rigney.Produced by Tom Rigney
In answer to the person wondering who took the video, I filmed it on Super 8 film, probably about the mid 60’s. The original clip was of considerably better quality. Thanks to my son, Tom, who converted and posted the film to CZcams to be shared with others. I am delighted that so many others have enjoyed this snapshot of KINGSTON history. - Jim Rigney / KHS class of 1958
Thanks for the video! I grew up in Kingston -I even went to KHS!- and have lived and studied in Germany and Sweden and I have always meant to go back for a visit...One of these days!!
I remember the old bus station right next to the y. I was born in Kingston 1994. at the end of the 90's the bus station got taken down. The old y building looked a lot nicer than the current one.
Thanks for posting this, I grew up in Stone Ridge, lived there from 1963 to 1984. So a shopping trip to Kingston was a big deal back then. I keep looking for our Corvair driving on the streets in this clip, dont' think I'll see it.
Oh Kingston *sigh* In high school I couldn't wait to leave that small town. Even though this video is from the 60s a lot still looks just the same today. Now that it's been 10 years I can't wait to visit or maybe move back (or at least somewhere like it). I need to plan a visit soon #homeiswheretheheartis Thanks for posting this!
Caught a glimpse of Britts department store in the Kingston Plaza. Got caught shoplifting there in 1971 when I was 11. It made the Kingston Freeman but they didn't mention my name of course. I was Scared Straight after that.
Thanks for this upload! Its crazy not much has changed. The biggest changes I saw were the Kingston Hospital, The bus station that used to be on Broadway is now Rite Aid Pharmacy, the Plaza, and Main street (by Fair) used to be a 2 way street.
What a trip down memory lane! i don't remember all those old cars. :) It was great to see this footage. Also, to see that Wolfie posted a note and i could re-connecte with an old friend. jane davis
I was born in Kindston hosp in 62. My GF had a cigar store called United Cigars, sold candy, magazined...until 1968. UPAC was called the Commumity Theater. Broadway was like a beautiful neighborhood then. Now it is like a drug infested Tijuana Mexico. Fuckin scary !!!
This is great, I was born at Kingston Hospital in 1971 and lived in Hurley until 77' when we moved to NJ. Still get back up there alot, my brother lives in Saugerties. I remember Carrols burgers had something like a Big Mac, but it was out on Albany Ave not Broadway. I remember Miron Lumber and the CamBoRec record store. Thanks.
Hi Mailgoddess, My name is Wayne Wolf (wolfendog2)and I really like this clip. You'll notice ecamhi posted a comment indicating his mom's Mustang convertible was in front of the car doing the filming. Anyway you can see the plate? Thanks for the memories! I don't Kingston doesn't look as good today! Wayne
Pretty cool! I was born in Kingston hospital in '56. Meagher and MJM schools, both of which are now defunct. 0:16 Carroll's Hamburgers at W Chester; the chain was bought out by Burger King/still at that location. 2:07 County office building was a scandal!--its modern architecture was considered out of place amongst Kingston's colonial heritage.
i no exactly were u r i lived at the strand 4 like 3 years an also in the middle of kingston on smith ave i lived here for 16 years i no the hole city like the back of my hand
Thanks for this, fairly certain I saw my Grandfathers dry cleaning delivery van ahead of the camera at 0:32 !
So cool to revisit this…
In answer to the person wondering who took the video, I filmed it on Super 8 film, probably about the mid 60’s. The original clip was of considerably better quality. Thanks to my son, Tom, who converted and posted the film to CZcams to be shared with others. I am delighted that so many others have enjoyed this snapshot of KINGSTON history. - Jim Rigney / KHS class of 1958
Thanks for the video! I grew up in Kingston -I even went to KHS!- and have lived and studied in Germany and Sweden and I have always meant to go back for a visit...One of these days!!
Never been to Kingston, I will make the trip some day I hope....Many distant relatives buried in Wiltwyck Cemetery ...
I remember the old bus station right next to the y. I was born in Kingston 1994. at the end of the 90's the bus station got taken down. The old y building looked a lot nicer than the current one.
Thanks for posting this, I grew up in Stone Ridge, lived there from 1963 to 1984. So a shopping trip to Kingston was a big deal back then. I keep looking for our Corvair driving on the streets in this clip, dont' think I'll see it.
Oh Kingston *sigh* In high school I couldn't wait to leave that small town. Even though this video is from the 60s a lot still looks just the same today. Now that it's been 10 years I can't wait to visit or maybe move back (or at least somewhere like it). I need to plan a visit soon #homeiswheretheheartis Thanks for posting this!
By watching this i realize a heck lot of my city is still intact
Caught a glimpse of Britts department store in the Kingston Plaza. Got caught shoplifting there in 1971 when I was 11. It made the Kingston Freeman but they didn't mention my name of course. I was Scared Straight after that.
Thanks for this upload! Its crazy not much has changed. The biggest changes I saw were the Kingston Hospital, The bus station that used to be on Broadway is now Rite Aid Pharmacy, the Plaza, and Main street (by Fair) used to be a 2 way street.
Very Cool...I spent 21 years of my life in Kingston, N.Y. This was VERY enjoyable. I would like to know who filmed it.
Wayne Wolf
I was born in Kingston hospital in 66 Kingston still looks the same. I moved to Atlanta Georgia 12 years ago😊 I kind of miss the town 💯
wow very cool it really hasn't changed much .....looks a little better now that the trees are bigger
What a trip down memory lane! i don't remember all those old cars. :)
It was great to see this footage. Also, to see that Wolfie posted a note and i could re-connecte with an old friend.
jane davis
I was born in Kindston hosp in 62. My GF had a cigar store called United Cigars, sold candy, magazined...until 1968. UPAC was called the Commumity Theater. Broadway was like a beautiful neighborhood then. Now it is like a drug infested Tijuana Mexico. Fuckin scary !!!
Thanks for the video.
I love living living here.
this was crazy
its so different even though some of the same buildings are here
wow awesome video
I can't believe they destroyed the old rondout district. it looked so cool from the pictures
My aunt lives out there in portewen and god I wish I could be there rn
This is great, I was born at Kingston Hospital in 1971 and lived in Hurley until 77' when we moved to NJ. Still get back up there alot, my brother lives in Saugerties. I remember Carrols burgers had something like a Big Mac, but it was out on Albany Ave not Broadway. I remember Miron Lumber and the CamBoRec record store. Thanks.
Carrol's version of the Big Mac was the Club burger
#oldoldkingston
Hi Mailgoddess,
My name is Wayne Wolf (wolfendog2)and I really like this clip. You'll notice ecamhi posted a comment indicating his mom's Mustang convertible was in front of the car doing the filming. Anyway you can see the plate?
Thanks for the memories! I don't Kingston doesn't look as good today!
Wayne
awesome
Pretty cool! I was born in Kingston hospital in '56. Meagher and MJM schools, both of which are now defunct. 0:16 Carroll's Hamburgers at W Chester; the chain was bought out by Burger King/still at that location. 2:07 County office building was a scandal!--its modern architecture was considered out of place amongst Kingston's colonial heritage.
this place actually looks like a nice town/city.
Dojocho still is
28 is west of there on the other side of the NY Thruway.
mee too...too
haha yeah. and the high school actually looks pretty cool back then, lol.
Hey Wofie.
Do you remember the mustang in the video? It was my mom's and you would borrow it every once and a while.
Eli
mee too
No Joe Wolf? Damn
damn it look so deferent but the same
I think that most people who watch this are from Kingston right?
Yup
Hi Janie,
What's new? W
2:07 is the place where mah dad got his license renewed
Where in Kingston is that? Near 28, right?
i no exactly were u r i lived at the strand 4 like 3 years an also in the middle of kingston on smith ave i lived here for 16 years i no the hole city like the back of my hand
lol