End of a era

Rat poison

My dad ordered chicks

Hobart hatchery

I used to go to that church in the mid 90's

How u doing today brother

I was born there February 1941...thanks for sharing this

Wow, I thought after 40 years in business was bad to close, but 88 is just unreal. Sounds like it was a family business that got passed down. It's just a shame to see it dissolved. You sure can tell those structures are old. A lot of these kinds of places have closed up now though. I guess it's just a sign of the times like everything else. These kinds of businesses always seemed to look the same. You always just knew when you found a place with fresh products just by the looks on the outside. I miss these kinds of places. We even had them in a big city like Chicago. I hope one day this kind of thing makes a comeback, even though I'm not holding my breath. Thanks for the video, Paul. I hope you have a wonderful and joyous New Year!

I grew there too in 50’s and remember how nice those homes once were and what a vibrant city Gary once was.

Nice video and all of Gary, But that damn train on you guys main street that being Broadway is very disrespectful to the residents that reside there, that’s a main thoroughfare or main passage through the city and to have that many cars attached to it is out right disrespectful imagine an emergency 🚨 vehicle or vehicles trying to get to a scene as quickly as possible and having to wait or call another fire 🔥 police 👮‍♂️ or ambulance 🚑 to the emergency etc. That should be limited to 5 to 10 train cars only type when passing on a major main street like that, But that is up to the residents and the mayor to change that.. But again nice video and thanks for posting videos from your city..🙌🏼👍👏🏼🏢📸🤗

Went there as a young boy with my father to get eggs to try and hatch in my homemade incubator. Like everywhere, times and places change and disappear…

The grass is so lush and green!! A waste

My dad lived in TN as a kid they ordered chicks from there

Looks beautiful ❤

God bless you brother 😂😂

How u doing today brother what time you gonna be at plaski school today it raining now

This was a shocker when this caught fire and the amount of damage it caused

Wow, 40 years in business and now gone. That's really sad. I think Covid was the end of so many restaurants like this. Not just during the pandemic but for years to follow. Once it was over, then they had to try and recover, and so many just couldn't. It hurt so many small businesses. I felt so bad during that time for the food service industry though. As I kept seeing these places close, I realized how important they were for the communities they served. Now, whenever I can I support small businesses because they are the cornerstones of our neighborhoods. They are the ones that broke their backs to put their neighborhoods on the map. Our government should have taken better care of them when they had the chance to. To create a shutdown and not support them when they needed it most was irresponsible and heartless. Just my opinion but I think many people felt the same way.

Worked with a nice lady named Mary who lived up above….. the bright spot sign always light up her apartment good food and good memories with my mom and friends ❤

Was this the old Abbots restaurant? I remember riding my bike to downtown Hobart to the comic book store, the Art Theater and Nostalgia Video to rent movies when I was a kid. Eating at Tee’s pizza after football games at the old Brickie Bowl in the 80’s. Playing basketball at Pennsy Park by the train station! Great times

I ate here quite often and knew the family well. George was always the best to me and my daughter as were the rest of the family and the staff. Pete always enjoyed seeing a card trick. Good food, very fair priced and great people.

That was my first job I was a dishwasher 1988 1989. Before landing a job as a custodian with Hobart public schools

Wow the moment I saw the name it brought back a flood of memories. For the three days back in 2000 when my buddy was working on the video for Inland Steel this was our meeting place with some of their folks and we had a nice smooth start to the day over a great breakfast. It's been about 8 years since I had a lunch here and it's just sad to see one of those downtown fixtures suddenly uprooted. I guess I'll have to travel more often

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Wow...that hurts my soul. That was such a big part of downtown Hobart for many years. Had many a "hangover breakfast" there. Great place to just have coffee and chat. Wow.

You're right by my younger sisters house off Liverpool. I remember Gilroy stadium. My dad played baseball on a team there, lol. Our doctor was in the big building on the southwest corner of 5th and Broadway. On 4th and Polk in the White townhome looking things was my moms parents house and on 3rd and Cleveland was my dads parents. Have you driven down the main street in Miller? Do you remember Luigis Pizza and Jack Spratt ice cream there? Do you remember the Sunday meals at the YMCA on 5th Avenue or Jacks Waffle house on the north side of 5th Avenue somewhere near Broadway? Good old days. I love these trips through Gary.

Love the videos of the area. The Steel City Storm does good work. Gary or Portage, things look a lot better in the Summer time. Something about green grass and green on the trees that make a body feel better.

This is a old building in Glen Park

Darn, you were just east of me 2 days ago. I waved at my road as you drove past it. Nice to see you were in our area again. Stay safe friend and your wife!

I used to take my laundry there.They used to do my alterations for my pants.Then one day I went there and it was closed

So a gang of hoodlums took over this town and made a mess..sounds normal.

14:02-17 you drove past The Edge of Liberty!

You gifted us with a nice winter ride in the countryside. Thank you for the Xmas present. I used to drive a lot from Kouts to Hebron to Valpo back in the 80's. The two roundabouts on Rt 2 are new. Other than that not much has changed and I kind of like it that way. Thanks for the ride. Happy Holidays.

I love the beginning and end of this. You guys look like cartoons, Lol. Another nice, peaceful calm drive. I remember when I was little, my dad used to take us for drives like this. They were trips to nowhere but now they are the best of memories. Maybe that's one reason why I like to watch these. It reminds me of those days. I love how your music changes with the scenery. You guys have gotten some snow there. So far nothing for us yet but a trace about a month ago. The average snow fall down here is about three inches for the whole season. That seems so funny to me coming from Chicago. Then, what we do get melts really fast, usually the same day. I kind of like that there's no salt on the roads here. I'm sure you know like I do how much it ruins your car. That I don't miss. I sure do miss the area though! That's why I love watching your videos. Well, you guys have a safe and happy New Year! I hope it's the best year ever for you guys!! Be safe and take care my friend. Hope to see you again in the New Year sometime. In the meantime, here's a toast to friendship 🥳🎉🥂

Love this calming drive with that great music to go along with it. It is the day after Christmas when I am watching this so it's the perfect time for calm after all the chaos. It seems like it is quiet there with the snow cover. Snow always seems to deaden the sounds that you normally hear during any other season. It's kind of nice really. I remember walking around outside after a decent snow fall and only hearing the sound of the snow crunching under my feet and nothing else. Sometimes it makes you feel like you're the only one left living in the word because it's so quiet. I sure hope that you, Diane and all of your family had a great Christmas Paul. Once I'm out of winter hibernation I hope I can come back down that way and visit with you again. Looking forward to that anyway because I love Spring when the weather gets better. It makes me want to start moving again. The good thing about winter is it gives me a break and time to breath. So, every season has a reason I guess. Anyway, New Years is in just a few more days and I hope it brings you and yours nothing but good health, wealth and loads of happiness!! 🥰❤

Merry Christmas Storm!!Wishing You & Yours Abundances of Health & Prosperity in the New Year!!🎉🎅

Nice chilly ride looks good

Merry Christmas storm and Mrs storm

Merry Christmas 🎄 Mr and Mrs Storm. A beautiful ride 🩷

Merry Christmas to you and your family. I really enjoy your videos. Growing up in Hammond and traveling throughout the region brings back good memories. Currently living in Speedway, Indiana

Merry Christmas to you and the Mrs.🎄🎄🎄

Marry Christmas

Merry Christmas 🎄

Nice long ride. Next time on Rt2 turn left at flashing light by Boone Grove High School. 500 will take you to Route 30 by Shorewood Forest.

Merry xmas