The Brahos Coffee Shop mentioned in the video was owned by my grandmother and grandfather. My mom was a Brahos. I grew up in Hammond and graduated from Hammond High School in 1962.
It’s sad it is totally gone. We walked downtown about every day in the summers. Goldblatts had a great cafeteria. The sidewalk sales were fun. But you can’t live in the past.
Love it,,someone is using our footage,and audio for their independent film,,,what other footage do you need? got over 300 different videos of NWIndiana..
I worked at JC Penney from the mid 70's, and fondly reminisce about Saturday SIdewalk Sale Days ("Old Fashioned Days") and the many Mom & Pop stores that survived and thrived throughout the decades. I look forward to seeing this fully-complete film, but please don't forget to mention "Cam Lan Restaurant", the one featured in "A Christmas Story"! I have never eaten better Chinese food than in this gem... and that includes San Francisco's Chinatown!
I loved downtown in the 70's and early 80's. Sidewalk sales day with the little fest. Jupiter's. Gold blatts. Indiana hotel with the old fashioned elevator with the gate. The Walgreens that had the restaurant in it with the best cheesecake. Demars restaurant. The Manhattan restaurant with Mide hair beauty shop next door .The Army Navy surplus. So much more. My mom was a waitress at the Manhattan for years and Demars
Would like to see some of the industry we had in the north Hammond area, ie, American Steel Foundries, Queen Ann Candy, My first job was as a clerk at Woolworth's in 1952/53. I have wonderful memories of Hammond. Graduated from Hammond Tech in 1953.
when i look at hammond now i always ask myself ..what the hell happened to hammond.??..its getting to look more like gary ,ind .. so much job loss , land that no one builds on ,streets that need repaved,and so much more .take a drive around hammond and you will see what i mean .i grew up in here in the 70s and 80s and it never looked like it does now ..sad really sad .!!
It was so safe back in the 1960s-1980s. You could walk downtown without ANY FEAR. We used to go to the Parthenon Theater, Goldblatts, Woolworths, Army Navy Surplus, and many others. They had EVERTHING in Hammond. I believe the downfall began when the steel mills began shutting down and River Oaks mall was built.
I'm a leading edge Boomer -- grew up in Hammond during 1950s and early 1960s, graduated Clark 1966. Hammond was, and still is, NOT a small town! During its post WW2 heyday, population exceeded 100,000; population has dropped in recent years to more like 80,000. I think it seemed / seems bigger because it is part of the greater Chicago metro area (which includes NW Indiana).
I'm from NYC so any population under 1million is small in comparison haha. I genuinely want to visit all the towns in America one day. They have a lot of history.
Let me guess, failed urban renewal, interstate highways, middle class flight, and than industry shutting down all lead to the decline of downtown Hammond Indiana.
I do believe another issue was the construction of River Oaks mall in the Calumet City area that took quite a bit of business away from the late 70's onward. By the early 80's the only attraction for me was the Army Navy store, though it was a really good store.
Paul Newman did NOT campaign for Bobby Kennedy. He campaigned for Gene McCarthy. I should know -- he came to the house across from ours during the 1968 New Hampshire Primary.
saw many a movie at the Parthenon and Paramount. saw the statue "Man of Steel" being set up in the park. back @1955 us kids told eachother the joke, "What do the birdies say when they fly over Goldblatts"? Cheep, cheep
You guys making these videos always forget about Henry Jays music shop. He was home and supplied area musicians with tools they needed. He was a staple of downtown Hammond.. You should recognize him at least.
Informative but boring preview. Including or hinting to the unique factor that made this town such a boom would make me more excited for the feature film.
The Brahos Coffee Shop mentioned in the video was owned by my grandmother and grandfather. My mom was a Brahos. I grew up in Hammond and graduated from Hammond High School in 1962.
I loved going to Hammond as a kid, the Army Navy Surplus store, the Magic Shop and the little Diner across from the movie theater.
I grew up here. I'm anxious to see the whole film.
I lived in Hammond from 1950 to 1965 - downtown was the best!! Took a bus to get there every weekend!!
It’s sad it is totally gone. We walked downtown about every day in the summers. Goldblatts had a great cafeteria. The sidewalk sales were fun. But you can’t live in the past.
Wow I grew up on the East Side of Chicago and never knew Hammond had all those retailers. I only recall Goldblatts.
Growing up in the shadow of Chicago I never really appreciated what a vibrant city Hammond was until it was no longer there.
Love it,,someone is using our footage,and audio for their independent film,,,what other footage do you need? got over 300 different videos of NWIndiana..
great video of Hammond, I remember all of those stores.
I worked at JC Penney from the mid 70's, and fondly reminisce about Saturday SIdewalk Sale Days ("Old Fashioned Days") and the many Mom & Pop stores that survived and thrived throughout the decades. I look forward to seeing this fully-complete film, but please don't forget to mention "Cam Lan Restaurant", the one featured in "A Christmas Story"! I have never eaten better Chinese food than in this gem... and that includes San Francisco's Chinatown!
Good memories of "Cam Lan" and Charlie the owner.
AKA "Screwy Louie's"
I loved growing up in Hammond. Taking the bus downtown was always a treat. I look forward to viewing your finished project.
Those were the days. Too bad I wasn't alive yet to have enjoyed them.
I loved downtown in the 70's and early 80's. Sidewalk sales day with the little fest. Jupiter's. Gold blatts. Indiana hotel with the old fashioned elevator with the gate. The Walgreens that had the restaurant in it with the best cheesecake. Demars restaurant. The Manhattan restaurant with Mide hair beauty shop next door .The Army Navy surplus. So much more. My mom was a waitress at the Manhattan for years and Demars
Would like to see some of the industry we had in the north Hammond area, ie, American Steel Foundries, Queen Ann Candy, My first job was as a clerk at Woolworth's in 1952/53. I have wonderful memories of Hammond. Graduated from Hammond Tech in 1953.
My Dad was a manager there, and I worked some college Summer's there.
when i look at hammond now i always ask myself ..what the hell happened to hammond.??..its getting to look more like gary ,ind .. so much job loss , land that no one builds on ,streets that need repaved,and so much more .take a drive around hammond and you will see what i mean .i grew up in here in the 70s and 80s and it never looked like it does now ..sad really sad .!!
Just think, I could walk to downtown Hammond and do my Christmas shopping ....
It was so safe back in the 1960s-1980s. You could walk downtown without ANY FEAR. We used to go to the Parthenon Theater, Goldblatts, Woolworths, Army Navy Surplus, and many others. They had EVERTHING in Hammond.
I believe the downfall began when the steel mills began shutting down and River Oaks mall was built.
This is fantastic!!! I had no idea a small town in indiana is so significant! Im excited for the full release!
In 2010 it was the 5th largest city in the state, hardly a small town! 2019 estimate is 8th largest. Been here 64 of my 66 years.
Hammond is slightly over 100,000 in population, not all that small.
I'm a leading edge Boomer -- grew up in Hammond during 1950s and early 1960s, graduated Clark 1966. Hammond was, and still is, NOT a small town! During its post WW2 heyday, population exceeded 100,000; population has dropped in recent years to more like 80,000. I think it seemed / seems bigger because it is part of the greater Chicago metro area (which includes NW Indiana).
I'm from NYC so any population under 1million is small in comparison haha. I genuinely want to visit all the towns in America one day. They have a lot of history.
When American was New.Nice downtowns. I got to see barely downtown Hammond as a kid 1980s 😑
Was born at St. Margaret's Hospital 1952; we moved to Wisconsin 1965
Let me guess, failed urban renewal, interstate highways, middle class flight, and than industry shutting down all lead to the decline of downtown Hammond Indiana.
You forgot corruption, drugs and gangs.. stick a fork in it!!
I do believe another issue was the construction of River Oaks mall in the Calumet City area that took quite a bit of business away from the late 70's onward. By the early 80's the only attraction for me was the Army Navy store, though it was a really good store.
Freight trains, lack of free parking and cheap commercial building owners killed off Downtown Hammond.
Paul Newman did NOT campaign for Bobby Kennedy. He campaigned for Gene McCarthy. I should know -- he came to the house across from ours during the 1968 New Hampshire Primary.
Correct. This was fixed in the final cut of the film.
i miss goldblatts . I remember going every weekend with me cousins
I love hammond
saw many a movie at the Parthenon and Paramount. saw the statue "Man of Steel" being set up in the park. back @1955 us kids told eachother the joke, "What do the birdies say when they fly over Goldblatts"? Cheep, cheep
We used to say that about Robert Hall!
Awesome -
There is a huge elephant in the little tiny room
Did this get postponed or is there a finished product out? I'm here to support the project if I can!
Hi Tom! Here's the link to the full product: ua-cam.com/video/Wir7jaKMMhg/v-deo.html
My dad would take us for sundae
Minas was the Field's of it's day, not Goldblatt's!
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Unfortunately this will need to be built back as it was.
You guys making these videos always forget about Henry Jays music shop. He was home and supplied area musicians with tools they needed. He was a staple of downtown Hammond.. You should recognize him at least.
I think what happened was we lost all the Jews. Everyone of them moved south and business is booming south of Hammond.
I never thought of it but you do have a point . 🏃♂️
Informative but boring preview. Including or hinting to the unique factor that made this town such a boom would make me more excited for the feature film.
We will make sure to construct future content based on your specific wishes.
I love hammond
@@Precision219 Just finish the project,,people love this stuff,,thanks for sharing,,,Enjoyed it,,lol
@Anthony Diaz Thanks Tony! It's coming along well and should be ready by spring.
Hammond has alot of industrial jobs all over n hammond so cuz most ppl who don't wanna work that's on them 2 decide 2 b lazy
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