1940's Walkers Soda Fountain in Mount Airy, North Carolina is a Fun Stop for some Food and Ice Cream
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- čas přidán 10. 07. 2024
- Unveiling the Forgotten History Above a 1900s Soda Fountain in Mount Airy, North Carolina:
0:55: 🕰️ Exploring the hidden history above a century-old soda fountain in Mount Airy, NC.
0:55: Owner David Jones shares the legacy of Walker's soda fountain and its famous hot dogs.
1:26: The building housed various businesses upstairs, dating back to the early 1900s.
1:40: Despite changing ownerships, the drugstore-turned-soda fountain survived the pandemic and remains operational today.
5:26: ⏳ Exploration of historical building reveals hidden secrets and damages from the past.
5:26: Discussion about the treacherous stairwell leading to the mezzanine and first floor.
6:05: Observation of added-on bathroom and damage from back gutters being clogged.
6:22: Mention of the old boiler in the basement and radiator heat system still present.
9:43: 🕰️ Discovering relics from the past at a vintage soda fountain in North Carolina.
9:43: Original 45-year-old stools and 40s soda machines are still in use.
10:04: The Pepsi machine received a 70s makeover with a new sticker and plastic piece.
10:32: Challenges with outdated syrup pumps, but freezer and popular flavors are still utilized.
13:51: 🕰️ Discussion on vintage furniture at a soda fountain establishment and memories of old phone technology.
13:51: Recollection of using old rotary phones and the transition to push buttons in the late 70s.
14:09: Tables and chairs from 1945 were part of the original soda fountain setup.
14:39: Newer wooden chairs were not originally paired with the vintage tables.
17:50: 📸 Memories of Maybury days and tribute artists at Mt Airy, NC soda fountain.
17:50: Maybury days event with tribute artists dressing up as characters
18:01: People lining up out the doors for the event
18:42: Recognition of cast members like James Best and Jackie Joseph
21:44: 🍔 Ordering food and discussing warm weather transportation options while reminiscing about childhood drinks.
21:44: Conversation about transportation options in warm weather
22:07: Discussion about ordering food with specific preferences
22:39: Reminiscing about childhood drinks like Mountain Dew and Dr Pepper
26:10: 🍦 Local soda fountain open on Sundays, closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays, serves a lot of ice cream in summer.
26:10: Soda fountain open on Sundays and closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
26:16: Significant ice cream consumption in the summer
26:38: Regular schedule of being closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
31:20: 🍦 Exploring a new dining experience in a historic location with family in Mt Airy, North Carolina.
31:20: Family enjoys trying new food with various toppings at a local restaurant
32:13: Discussing past visits to Mt Airy and activities like getting ice cream and visiting antique stores
32:50: Living arrangements and routines of the family members in Walnut Co
35:50: 💌 Rediscovering connections and collecting memories through postcards and souvenirs.
35:50: Reconnecting with old acquaintances from the same hometown while exploring Mt Airy
36:22: Encouraging people to collect business cards or menus as souvenirs
36:41: Appreciating the nostalgia and sentimentality of collecting postcards and stickers
Recap by Tammy AI
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That lady was a hoot, wonderful personality and a Veteran to boot! Great video John!
This is why I like watching your videos seeing local historical places
like this and the beautiful countryside of the southern parts of the US
thank you very much John God Bless You.🇺🇲☕🤠☕🇺🇲
Glad you enjoyed it
What a fantastic way to start the day! Thank you to everyone involved in making this video!
This is exactly the sort of place I love the most. The old offices and rooms with their original fittings intrigue me immensely, and this is a real corker, as they say. I wonder if there are many more like that around town, and around the country for that matter. Fantastic stuff.
And it brings to mind the time my band had a gig at a bar-restaurant. We'd store our equipment in the upstairs space which still had numbered rooms from the time it had been a hotel some decades before. I wish I'd taken the time to explore more fully, but the band thing just didn't allow for it.
John , awesome video my friend . THANK you for this one. All the " Antique's " in this video is not old to me , cause I grew up with all these things WAY BACK IN THE DAY ! Love the phone .I grew up in the Bronx NY. In the 1950's I remember when my mom would give me a list to give to the grocery store owner and some money and tell me " you will get back one dollar and two quarters" it was different change Everytime .my parents smoked ( I never did ) they smoked Kent ciggerates they sent me down with a 10 dollar bill and would say you will get back a dime . Your work always brings back memories thank you for this video.. I know it's long but what the hell. I hope you read this today both my parents would be put in prison for what was normal back in the mid 1950's I live in Montana now ( as far away from the Bronx as possible ) been here for 34 years .again hope you read this FRANK FROM MONTANA........
I forgot to mention the butcher shop with saw dust all over the floors and the butcher would give me a slice of baloney while my mother would order what ever she needed. THANK YOU FRANK FROM MONTANA......
Thank you for the shout-out! We are so happy that you went to Walkers and loved it, that's one of our many favorite places in Mt. Airy!! Hot Dogs are one of a kind there!
What a cool adventure, going upstairs and seeing all of that history. So cool. The banana splits looked HUGE. I'd have to order one. Sure would like to see that coal and all of the stuff he has in the basement. LOL The mural is amazing! Thanks for doing what you do for us.
John you knocked this one out of the Park, I could watch this one again and again. We absolutely love Walkers and David is Wonderful. Thank You for allll these Mount Airy Videos and keep them coming.
Glad you enjoyed it. I also mentioned that you guys were the ones who sent me there.
@@theappalachianchannel Yes we appreciate the shout out, and we're so glad you're there and enjoying yourself. My home is your home anytime. Haha
Great Episode today!
My favorite CZcams channel now. Thank you
Travis in KY
There is nothing better than a good Slaw Dog!!! I'm from Northern Utah and I Love them!!! Thank you for sharing this with us!!! God Bless Us All!!!
Love the small-town stores and restaurants. Just takes you back to when we were a little younger and things were a little slower pace!
Another good one John!
Makes this ol south carolina boy wanting to take a road trip. Up stairs was cool, Dave's got a front row seat in town.. very special place with good people
John thanks for another great video
Your videos always brighten my day after a busy work day. I just love all the history you show us. Its like looking into a time capsule some days. A simpler time in life I wish we were still living in. Thanks for bringing joy to so many all over the US. God bless you today and always. 🙏😃
Wow, thank you
@@theappalachianchannel You are so welcome and thank you. Looking forward to my trip to Pigeon Forge in a few weeks and seeing the beautiful smoky mountains. Your videos have given a taste of the beauty there. I can't wait!
Another good one!
I still have a 1959 upright freezer I inherited from my mother-in-law. It still runs like a top and I've never had to do anything to it except plug it in. They just don't make things like they used to.
Incredible time travel ! Thank you...
Outstanding video.
WE had those radator in our old school house in Palatam Fl, in in 19 30. I love old stuff too.
That was great ty
Super💯video my friend
Awesome 👏
I really enjoyed Mount Airy thank you for sharing.God bless.
Man you sure do eat good making these videos. You do a great job. Keep up the good work.
Glad you like them!
(This is Tom, not Sandra.)
Fantastic video, sir. Thank you for posting it for us all to see. I love the old town feeling of Mt. Airy and it's history linking it with "The Andy Griffith Show".
Many thanks!
thanks for ringing the red phone...made me think of my mother.....thank you...I miss that sound and the cord
This is amazing!
That place looks amazing! Ill deffinatly take a ride down soon 👍
Lot of history for that upstairs area.
So great!❤🇺🇸
This is so much fun!❤
I remember when Donna Fargo came out with "The Happiest Girl in the Whole USA." Mama had a 45 rpm record of it.
I’d like to try the coffee one…Hagen Das coffee ice cream is my favorite of all time.
That's as cool place. I love the Andy Griffith Show
My only complaint about Blue Bell is it freezes rock solid, but oh well that’s why it’s called ice cream.
Best chocolate malt you will ever have!
I’d love to see you do speedy chef and the dairy center, Odell’s. Those 3 have the best ground steaks. I worked for speedy chef for my first job.
Awesome video! Don't think Madison likes being videoed 😅. Little shy, maybe. Such an amazing little town. Thanks for sharing! Safe travels......😊
No madison does not like being videoed 💀
@Maddies.life_ Oh well, I guess working in/with the public, it's going happen. 🫣
Great video, John! It makes me want to try a banana split!!!
The home of Andy Griffith! You need to visit Snappys Dinner!
I made a video at Snappys Last year, here is the link to it.czcams.com/video/EYzzhPJznmg/video.html
Had a banana split there two years ago. Quite tasty if I may say.
AMAZING! If I have any reason/need I take "Goodys" powder.....Luv N.C.; AWESOME; THANK U, SO MUCH....
I always thought the red phone was to tell the president the nukes had been launched. This guy has the secrets...
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