1920 General Store's Door Gets Opened After Years 20 Years of Being Closed & Let's GO IN for a LOOK

[@janh5199]

I remember visiting my grandparents in West Virginia. Grandpa would come home from the mine, get cleaned up and yell for us kids to go for a walk. Mom would say Don’t spoil their dinner. He would promise not to and over the hill we would go, through the woods and out at a little store much like this one. He’d give us each a dime. We were rich! We each bought a bottle of pop and two candy bars. It didn’t ruin dinner because grandma cooked any meat so it melted in your mouth and baked the best bread I have ever eaten.

[@thekingsilverado3266]

Jan U must be close to my age & I dearly miss those days U drew a few tears. I lived on a semi Amish farm we were modern Amish my grand father broke the order in 1915 on his way home from an Amish school house on that same path I speak he found a flier to go fly fighter planes for the Escadrille. Nearly 95 years later I became the last flight commander CVN65 USS ENTERPRISE had. She & I are now retired and I am back on the farm... I look at my woods much differently today and all the memories those woods gave all of us including Olies General Store and all the game grandma cooked we took from those woods.

[@yankees29]

Life was better back then….i used to walk to the corner store all time as a kid. So much fun.

[@Smelly_nuts247]

Man are you old!

[@lilacscentedfushias1852]

Jan, thanks for sharing, that’s a lovely story & made me smile 😁

[@phoebemayfield4267]

Blessed memories

[@ptz593443x]

What a nice documentary . I'm very humbled that a place like this, that was closed for so long and respected without vandalism or defacing that tells you right there what a real "community" is and should be everywhere.

[@saragiffin1381]

Yes I’m shocked that someone hadn’t broke in and stole stuff and vandalized!

[@phoebemayfield4267]

I kept thinking what a great community that can allow this sweet store to remain untroubled and full of memories to share

[@KrystynaKaczynski]

Amazing

[@NanaGagie]

Wonderful place! Untouched! The owners must be very well respected ❤ memories❤❤❤❤

[@teresadragstream8648]

Mountain folks see things differently.

[@barbaraspector6689]

In a blink of an eye it passes. I lived it and remember how wonderful it was. I was blessed.

[@xbmc79]

Why do I burst into tears when I watch this video? I've never been to America, I don't know any of you and yet it moves me to tears. Something is destroying our culture, worldwide, when did it start, when will it stop? R.I.P. lovely old man ❤

[@wileecoyote5929]

Greetings from rural West Texas

[@FRLN500]

Sadly, it won't stop. I'm glad I'm old and gonna die soon. I hate seeing the world decaying.

[@xbmc79]

@@FRLN500 I hate that too. But, there is always a reason to live, even if it's just a lovely cat who needs you. Do not give up !

[@blainenodes8182]

75 yrs old from MN 🥶... merica' began to lose our soul in 1963... tech accelerated 1990s... world is under most stress in my 75 yrs😢😢

[@johnmurphy9688]

​@@blainenodes8182 Yeah, 1863

[@4reel244]

No idea why this popped up in my algorithm, but I'm damn glad it did. Being in my 40s and my dad in his 70s and having suffered two strokes I have realized time is not only precious but borrowed now. We sit and talk weekly about family, history, people, cars, memories and experiences. Love these stories.

[@theappalachianchannel]

It was a great honor for me to make almost 40 videos with . Ralph Robertson that I filmed over a two year period. Since his passing in December they have been a surge in his video views here on KZbin. The series was first posted a few years back on Facebook but at that time the KZbin Channel only had about 2k subscribers. Now that I’m at over 100k subs “The Greasy Hollow Memories” videos have found a whole new audience.. Come along with me to Greasy Hollow, Tennessee and meet a real Appalachian storyteller that became a living legend. Below is a link to the Greasy Hollow Memories series if you would like to watch more. John Ward kzbin.info/aero/PLhiXVG-s0EOmwKTuG8AZ4_qRBG88DxNtL

[@GnomeInPlaid]

Write it down while you can. I used to talk to my auntie every Sunday and ask her questions about how they did things on the farm way back in the day. It really helped her memory to rebuild. Now I have a notebook full of her memories.

[@owen_dumpster_pumps_2_bear161]

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[@parody_mike]

i thought i posted this - you heard of any of this stuf ----> borax conspiracy,MMs drink - CDS,pycnogenol, pine needles tea, pine pollen, methylene blue,vitimin c iv,silver nano,ozone gas pumped into blood then put back in body, ultrasound freq, fendbendazole,ivermectin.monolaurin,c-60.seaweed and moss have weird healing powers. 9 TIMES BAMBO SALT.Castor oil+-DMSO rubs and packs, raw coconut oil helps with memory and that methylene blue i just put it on boo boos cuts.

[@yvonneplant9434]

Yep, me.too. I get several of these as well.

[@theplugemeitzer5229]

These old guys can teach you more than you can ever learn in school!!!

[@juledoren]

These old guys have forgotten more than you have learned

[@salrusso1233]

Wow now that's a silly comment lol.

[@inabsentia439]

Nonsense

[@neilinthecut]

I don't think this old bastard can teach me calculus or European economics

[@terryrobillard6455]

Why is everything so clean after decades of being locked up🧐

[@ace1926]

The Old Man is my kind of guy. Still smoking with a sharp mind. The world suffered a loss with his passing. My condolences to the family.

[@BiffTannen1983]

That is the pinnacle of this video for me, as well! 🤯

[@neilinthecut]

I think the world will be just fine lol

[@neilinthecut]

​@@BiffTannen1983what's the pinnacle? His death?

[@Sophia-c8c]

This was the "Good Ole Dats" how I lone for those days

[@Mad3838]

@@neilinthecut the smoking at that age clearly!

[@brendaokuda2158]

Gosh I miss stores like this! Our society needs to start bringing these back.....💖💖💖

[@theappalachianchannel]

It was a great honor for me to make almost 40 videos with . Ralph Robertson that I filmed over a two year period. Since his passing in December they have been a surge in his video views here on KZbin. The series was first posted a few years back on Facebook but at that time the KZbin Channel only had about 2k subscribers. Now that I’m at over 100k subs “The Greasy Hollow Memories” videos have found a whole new audience.. Come along with me to Greasy Hollow, Tennessee and meet a real Appalachian storyteller that became a living legend. Below is a link to the Greasy Hollow Memories series if you would like to watch more. John Ward kzbin.info/aero/PLhiXVG-s0EOmwKTuG8AZ4_qRBG88DxNtL

[@kayfitzgerald309]

Get rid of Wal marts!😊

[@Gorbachub]

Yes...

[@joesprague1464]

The sad truth is that shoppers don’t support stores like this,even in rural areas like this.Residents of small towns will drive miles out of the way to shop at Walmart,most small towns have Dollar General stores to fill in the gap.They call it “progress”.

[@carystorm1863]

Where I live you can't even have a store now days people will just run in and steal everything, love this video though reminds me when I would visit my mom in Arkansas.

[@donnaharling7653]

55 years ago ,when I was a child , there were still a few stores like this one . When you went in it , it felt like stepping back in time , which I loved .One of these stores so meat in the back of the store and had a saw dust covered floor . A different store . had drink boxes with a bottle opener on the front .All the Coke/Pepsi came in glass bottles , so little hands needed the bottle opener. Another of these stores, sold the most wonder cheese in the back of the store. His store was my favorite.The owner was a kind old man , who made me feel special. He always had a kind word .I will always remember Mr Roddys store . Love this reminder of my childhood. Thanks

[@IleenForward]

All I could say was WOW. WOW WOW through the video.😊😊 I am 72 years old and I appreciate being able to relate on the history.. I as really amazed there was no vandalism done to those great pieces of days gone by.

[@theappalachianchannel]

The best of times! thanks for watching The Appalachian Channel. John Ward

[@mtlicq]

That's right! Even no things knocked down by adventurous racoons

[@cletusspucklerstablejeaniu1059]

I guess nobody needed a bag of pens, a drawer handle, or a lint roller.

[@Thomas-yr9ln]

I can relate I'm 68.

[@garycousino]

71 here, amazing time capsule

[@clintonneuhaus1818]

I just wanted to say that I really appreciate how kindly you treated the elderly gentleman. It touched my heart.

[@theappalachianchannel]

Thanks for the comment and watching the video. It was a great honor for me to make almost 40 videos with Ralph Robertson that I filmed over a two year period. Since his passing in December they have been a surge in his video views here on KZbin. The series was first posted a few years back on Facebook but at that time the KZbin Channel only had about 2k subscribers. Now that I’m at over 100k subs “The Greasy Hollow Memories” videos have found a whole new audience.. Come along with me to Greasy Hollow, Tennessee and meet a real Appalachian storyteller that became a living legend. Below is a link to the Greasy Hollow Memories series if you would like to watch more. John Ward kzbin.info/aero/PLhiXVG-s0EOmwKTuG8AZ4_qRBG88DxNtL

[@TexasBurningFlower]

Thank you for sharing. He now is reunited with his lovely Magdalene, I hope they are cutting a rug having a good time.

[@snoopu2601]

After reading comments I didn't realise Ralph past away thanks for sharing your story Ralph RIP ✌🏽you are defiantly part of history.

[@theappalachianchannel]

Thanks for watching The Appalachian Channel and leaving a comment. I’m about to hit 100k Subscribers so please help a fella out and subscribe to the channel here at this link. Many Thanks John Ward kzbin.info/door/nLjRtaEyXXoo-VSO_dbx5Q?%20sub_confirmation=1

[@barbaradecker1745]

This is my first video, and I couldn't hit subscribe fast enough. I sure miss the good ol days.

[@ralphqmunoz700]

My name is also ,"Ralph", and he will be missed

[@kayfitzgerald309]

I just found your channel and subbed! I'm from Blue Ridge Mtns of Virginia!! Staunton Virginia, home of the Statler Bros!!!😊

[@fowchiiiliedpuppiesdied]

I am happy for him.

[@tammywhite9229]

Seeing Ralph reminds me so much of my dad. He was 93 when he passed in 2018. Ralph’s hat, jacket, hair and how he walks makes me miss my daddy.

[@theappalachianchannel]

Thanks for watching!..It was a great honor for me to make almost 40 videos with . Ralph Robertson that I filmed over a two year period. Since his passing in December they have been a surge in his video views here on KZbin. The series was first posted a few years back on Facebook but at that time the KZbin Channel only had about 2k subscribers. Now that I’m at over 100k subs “The Greasy Hollow Memories” videos have found a whole new audience.. Come along with me to Greasy Hollow, Tennessee and meet a real Appalachian storyteller that became a living legend. Below is a link to the Greasy Hollow Memories series if you would like to watch more. John Ward kzbin.info/aero/PLhiXVG-s0EOmwKTuG8AZ4_qRBG88DxNtL

[@elizabethbogle3533]

I lost mine 2 years ago. He was 92.

[@sharonpeterson896]

Wow!!! How I'd love to be in there!!! Amazing that it's not been looted and vandalized. Speaks volumes for the people in the area. Thank you for sharing this video.

[@mariwillalwaysgivethanks]

He left a wonderful legacy to his daughters! It's like a museum of memories! Thank you for allowing us in! 👍

[@theappalachianchannel]

Thanks for watching!..It was a great honor for me to make almost 40 videos with . Ralph Robertson that I filmed over a two year period. Since his passing in December they have been a surge in his video views here on KZbin. The series was first posted a few years back on Facebook but at that time the KZbin Channel only had about 2k subscribers. Now that I’m at over 100k subs “The Greasy Hollow Memories” videos have found a whole new audience.. Come along with me to Greasy Hollow, Tennessee and meet a real Appalachian storyteller that became a living legend. Below is a link to the Greasy Hollow Memories series if you would like to watch more. John Ward kzbin.info/aero/PLhiXVG-s0EOmwKTuG8AZ4_qRBG88DxNtL

[@Methadone4Life]

Fantastic. I would love to browse through the store. Shame we have lost the Mom and Pop stores, heck, corporate greed has destroyed all manufacturing in the U.S and Canada. Sad days....feel for the kids today who never were able to experience how things were.

[@InterestedTuber]

@@karlwithak. Low quality products at high prices. That's where were at now. Still plenty of poverty.

[@steveoshei1819]

A lot of people are loosing jobs due to corporate greed and politicians allowing undocumented to work below livable wages. I'm an army vet and was never political but I've recently lost my job of over a decade along with a few hundred others across the country. 50 years old and feels like it's over for me.

[@janenichols3880]

What an amazing piece of history! Full of memories! Thanks for sharing!❤

[@ralphqmunoz700]

I to would love to explore the store for,a reminder on who it was too be a kid again.good man , that, Ralph.God speed

[@Puckers.The.Goat1]

​@@karlwithak. Liberals like yourself is what is wrong with America.

[@Grillenheimer]

Watching this just makes me miss my grandparents... My grandfather would have LOVED KZbin for stuff like this....

[@ValerieDee123]

Its amazing to see an old store. Our last one went about 10 years ago. The gentleman who ran it passed. The kids didnt care. They bulldozed the whole thing. It warms my heart, that his daughters arent going to do that. Im sure it also makes Mr. Robertson happy. Knowing that his collection will be cherished by others.

[@theappalachianchannel]

Thanks for watching!..It was a great honor for me to make almost 40 videos with . Ralph Robertson that I filmed over a two year period. Since his passing in December they have been a surge in his video views here on KZbin. The series was first posted a few years back on Facebook but at that time the KZbin Channel only had about 2k subscribers. Now that I’m at over 100k subs “The Greasy Hollow Memories” videos have found a whole new audience.. Come along with me to Greasy Hollow, Tennessee and meet a real Appalachian storyteller that became a living legend. Below is a link to the Greasy Hollow Memories series if you would like to watch more. John Ward kzbin.info/aero/PLhiXVG-s0EOmwKTuG8AZ4_qRBG88DxNtL

[@tamihoffnung301]

❤❤❤

[@theappalachianchannel]

It was a great honor for me to make almost 40 videos with Ralph Robertson that I filmed over a two year period. Since his passing in December they have been a surge in video views here on KZbin. The Greasy Hollow Memories videos have found a whole new audience. The series was first posted a few years back on Facebook but at that time the KZbin Channel only had about 2k subscribers. Come along with me to Greasy Hollow and meet a real Appalachian storyteller that became a living legend. Below is a link to the Greasy Hollow Memories series if you would like to watch more. John Ward kzbin.info/aero/PLhiXVG-s0EOmwKTuG8AZ4_qRBG88DxNtL

[@ferijones]

That is so sweet how you were able to give him the chance to see his memories of so long ago. Our elders are such an intricate part our history and all they want is to remember the great times they dad. Thank you for sharing such a sweet piece of history with yiur viewers. (I do have a soft spot for the elder, I mist say!) 😢❤

[@indiancreekspirit5102]

Great ❤video thanks 🙏

[@theappalachianchannel]

Thanks for watching!..It was a great honor for me to make almost 40 videos with . Ralph Robertson that I filmed over a two year period. Since his passing in December they have been a surge in his video views here on KZbin. The series was first posted a few years back on Facebook but at that time the KZbin Channel only had about 2k subscribers. Now that I’m at over 100k subs “The Greasy Hollow Memories” videos have found a whole new audience.. Come along with me to Greasy Hollow, Tennessee and meet a real Appalachian storyteller that became a living legend. Below is a link to the Greasy Hollow Memories series if you would like to watch more. John Ward kzbin.info/aero/PLhiXVG-s0EOmwKTuG8AZ4_qRBG88DxNtL

[@lawrencegibson2844]

John you have done a super great job on all of your videos, something no one else probably would have never done in live in princeton w.va. but I love tennis. you have done such a wonderful thing fir all these people especially Ralf loved watching him so please continue doing the wonderful job you are doing it means a lot to all of us, would be nice if you could get around to parts of Southern w.va.

[@codyjarvis3426]

Hahaha, grampa tryin to remember where his money stash was ... He went straight behind the counter to the drawers ...lol.. what a cool experience... Wonder if the prices are still on things or if back then he would just say it . Alot of oltimers would know by memory and would tell u how much something cost when you ask or brought it up to the counter .. I was raised to call mine pepaw and memaw to...we have so much in common but from different places . I'm Texas..

[@Fiendishfool]

I love that he was active the whole time, gave him a reason to start remembering, and now we get to experience his memories for as long as KZbin exists.

[@babybluesfarm8595]

It always warms the heart to see all the memories in a old persons face and voice.

[@theappalachianchannel]

The best of times! thanks for watching The Appalachian Channel. John Ward

[@AimeeAimee444]

In the 1970’s went to summer camp in Pennsylvania. We’d walk to an Old General Store that was owned by a War Veteran who had a missing an arm. He was a quiet man but was always kind and patient with the us kids. It was the one of the exciting days of the week to walk to the to his store for sweets. Appreciate the Mom and Pop Shops. ✊🏼💯

[@theappalachianchannel]

Thanks for watching The Appalachian Channel and leaving a comment. I’m about to hit 100k Subscribers so please help a fella out and subscribe to the channel here at this link. Many Thanks John Ward kzbin.info/door/nLjRtaEyXXoo-VSO_dbx5Q?%20sub_confirmation=1

[@dsoule72]

Ralph was such a gem. I'm missing new content with him. He was truly a historic legend

[@desertweasel6965]

You see the old man going through random drawers and looking at seemingly regular items. I completely understand this. I had a chest of drawers when I was very young and am now 50 and I came across the chest of drawers in storage. I haven't opened those drawers since I was a kid and when I opened it all of these little things were so nostalgic and I remembered every little item. I had He Man dolls and even an entire set of Grey skull fortress.

[@hisinvisibleness-fn8qj]

Those original toys are priceless I wish I had kept mine

[@theappalachianchannel]

It was a great honor for me to make almost 40 videos with . Ralph Robertson that I filmed over a two year period. Since his passing in December they have been a surge in his video views here on KZbin. The series was first posted a few years back on Facebook but at that time the KZbin Channel only had about 2k subscribers. Now that I’m at over 100k subs “The Greasy Hollow Memories” videos have found a whole new audience.. Come along with me to Greasy Hollow, Tennessee and meet a real Appalachian storyteller that became a living legend. Below is a link to the Greasy Hollow Memories series if you would like to watch more. John Ward kzbin.info/aero/PLhiXVG-s0EOmwKTuG8AZ4_qRBG88DxNtL

[@GnomeInPlaid]

Yeah, my son had a Hulk Hogan wrestling doll. He took it with him to a guest appearance that the Hulk was making and the Hulk took a look at it, held it up and told the audience that he could tell this doll was old because it was from when he had hair! Man had a sense of humor! And yes, he autographed it and it's around here somewhere.

[@joe-lw6tk]

RIP Ralph, not many of them old timers left from that generation.

[@iindiar]

he died?

[@successfulMillennial]

It's disappointing to read that

[@powerband5235]

Really? Rip Ralph 🙏

[@theappalachianchannel]

Thanks for watching!..It was a great honor for me to make almost 40 videos with . Ralph Robertson that I filmed over a two year period. Since his passing in December they have been a surge in his video views here on KZbin. The series was first posted a few years back on Facebook but at that time the KZbin Channel only had about 2k subscribers. Now that I’m at over 100k subs “The Greasy Hollow Memories” videos have found a whole new audience.. Come along with me to Greasy Hollow, Tennessee and meet a real Appalachian storyteller that became a living legend. Below is a link to the Greasy Hollow Memories series if you would like to watch more. John Ward kzbin.info/aero/PLhiXVG-s0EOmwKTuG8AZ4_qRBG88DxNtL

[@theappalachianchannel]

Thanks for watching!..It was a great honor for me to make almost 40 videos with . Ralph Robertson that I filmed over a two year period. Since his passing in December they have been a surge in his video views here on KZbin. The series was first posted a few years back on Facebook but at that time the KZbin Channel only had about 2k subscribers. Now that I’m at over 100k subs “The Greasy Hollow Memories” videos have found a whole new audience.. Come along with me to Greasy Hollow, Tennessee and meet a real Appalachian storyteller that became a living legend. Below is a link to the Greasy Hollow Memories series if you would like to watch more. John Ward kzbin.info/aero/PLhiXVG-s0EOmwKTuG8AZ4_qRBG88DxNtL

[@Roybwatchin]

Awesome video. It's a portal to a better time in life. Back when people were honest, their word was their bond, you didn't lock your doors at night, you left the keys in your car, your children played outside all day and came home when the street lights came on. Thanks for sharing, I can only imagine how cool that was to open that door and walk in.... It would be so cool to fire up that potbelly stove and sip a cold beer with friends on a winter day. Thanks for posting.

[@theappalachianchannel]

We agree!

[@nuday4637]

His daughters should open an antique store in there, lots of treasures for collectors

[@theappalachianchannel]

Yes one of them may do that one day. The best of times tool place at that old store over the years. Thanks for watching The Appalachian Channel. John Ward

[@audramitchell9894]

​@@theappalachianchannel❤️🌹❤️ Sentimental about Ralph and the old store . Thank you for the wonderful video 🌹❤️🌹

[@jeffconley819]

Ralph reminds me of an old friend I have from Kentucky. He tells me of the old days growing up in the holler. Love the stories. He’s 81 now and still has a great memory of childhood days. ​@@theappalachianchannel

[@zfilmmaker]

They are the worst business, nobody buys antiques anymore.

[@squigtonianmayhem4602]

​@@zfilmmakerthanks for playin.

[@realcanadiangirl64]

What a wonderful visit to the past! Born in 1964 I have so many fond memories of our rural General Store where a dime would buy you a small bottle of Coke and a chocolate bar. I also remember how my mouth would water when the shopkeeper would pull out a roll of bologna and slice off a piece for me before laying a customer's order on the waxed brown paper he'd tie up with string. Our general stores were more than a place to buy things. It was also the place where you went to find out the latest news in your community. Children standing in the candy aisle with their nickel held tight in their hand trying to decide between the many treats before them. Housewifes with their list in hand trying to stretch the few dollars in their purse. The men in the corner visiting and discussing the price of grain. I sure miss those days

[@AbandonedNorthJersey]

I remember a quarter getting a 12 ounce coke and 5 pieces of 1 penny chocolates in 1968.. the can needed a can opener !!

[@elizabethbogle3533]

When I was a kid we had Wagner's grocery store in Long Beach Ca. Believe it or not it was just like this place.

[@annsamsel1720]

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[@jenniferdunn3560]

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[@pittroadsixzeroseven]

I could spend days just looking at all the history. God bless Mr. Robertson.

[@badjuju2612]

this takes me back to my childhood. My gradpa ran a part store and garage most of my life. There was a old general store next door, probably the last one around for many miles. They sold rubber boots, overalls, clothes, shoes, groceries, and just about anything else you could think of. A old lady named Mrs. Buckner used to run it. They had a old wood burning stove beside the counter. She sat there reading the paper. They had a old timey fridge that kept the coldest bottle sodas I think I've ever had, and they were delicious. I sat there many hours drinking my soda, and chatting with her. Id burn her boxes for her, amd she'd give me a soda. Those are good memories.

[@theappalachianchannel]

It was a great honor for me to make almost 40 videos with . Ralph Robertson that I filmed over a two year period. Since his passing in December they have been a surge in his video views here on KZbin. The series was first posted a few years back on Facebook but at that time the KZbin Channel only had about 2k subscribers. Now that I’m at over 100k subs “The Greasy Hollow Memories” videos have found a whole new audience.. Come along with me to Greasy Hollow, Tennessee and meet a real Appalachian storyteller that became a living legend. Below is a link to the Greasy Hollow Memories series if you would like to watch more. John Ward kzbin.info/aero/PLhiXVG-s0EOmwKTuG8AZ4_qRBG88DxNtL

[@DorothySpang]

I have a Lotta the same kind of Memories 💕 Grew up in a holler ( long winding road to get to the house) in the Back Hills of Jackson KY. JD Vance wrote a book about Appalachian KY. 😊

[@dianelafreniere1362]

Oh wow!! I would keep that general store exactly as it is!! Preserve this beautiful treasure!! Wonderful memories of a simpler, more beautiful time. I’m 70 years old and this brought me back to the best time of my life!! I’d go back to that time in a New York minute!!!

[@FrankMeiser-yv4rn]

I am now 70 also , Grew up In Ohio Which is part of the Appalachian Mountain mountain area Everybody was poor I didn't know it But we had a good life It circle back around Every little town has a dollar store now And hopefully Our grand grandchildren Experience The love.❤😇🇺🇸🙏

[@crimesforgottenbytime]

This was so sweet. Thank you. Such a wonderful family.

[@The_Fancave]

Great video! I am reminded of a small novelty store I would frequent in my youth called "AAA Hobby Shop" in Wakefield, Massachusetts. The owner was an elderly gentleman who lived in a room in the back of the store. He gave me wise advice, and always had a story or two to tell. I was actually able to help him 20ish years ago when he sold his shop. He couldn't find an apartment that would accept his beloved long-haired cat, so I went onto Craigslist and printed him a list of cat-friendly apartment listings. He ended up renting one, and was ever grateful. Although he is now deceased, I still reminisce about him and his shop often.

[@theappalachianchannel]

It was a great honor for me to make almost 40 videos with . Ralph Robertson that I filmed over a two year period. Since his passing in December they have been a surge in his video views here on KZbin. The series was first posted a few years back on Facebook but at that time the KZbin Channel only had about 2k subscribers. Now that I’m at over 100k subs “The Greasy Hollow Memories” videos have found a whole new audience.. Come along with me to Greasy Hollow, Tennessee and meet a real Appalachian storyteller that became a living legend. Below is a link to the Greasy Hollow Memories series if you would like to watch more. John Ward kzbin.info/aero/PLhiXVG-s0EOmwKTuG8AZ4_qRBG88DxNtL

[@anthonykontos7931]

@The _fancave my grandmother and grandfather lived in reading. I used to do my paper route and stop by a place treasurer island and fish. Then head to home to my grandparents stopped at a place called dragon corner for soda or water depending on hot it was after an all day job. Then eat and then go into the basement with my grandfather have a sip of whiskey that he hid in a Folgers coffee container that my grandmother didn’t know about and listen to frank Sinatra and learn how to do woodcraft. He taught me how to use power tools from a young age. I thank him for his wisdom and knowledge because I took those skills and became a builder. I still have his hand drills and and records un opened from the war and when he bought them. I also have family that still lives in Wakefield today.

[@The_Fancave]

Wow, small world! I grew up in Wakefield, lived in Colorado for a while, but moved back to Wakefield in 2012. This area sure has changed a lot over the years! @@anthonykontos7931

[@jenniferramirez898]

I literally have tears. When he was opening that sliding case I was wondering if he was going back all those years when he probably opened it for customers daily. Life is so difficult to process. We work hard our whole life just to age and live on memories. I'm older myself caring for my elderly parents and today my dad was reminiscing when he used to work. He has cerebral palsy but it never stopped him from construction work and even beautiful wood working. Life is so sad and we will all be there eone day if we're blessed enough to even live this long. Thank you and that family for sharing this treasure with us.

[@theappalachianchannel]

Thanks for watching!..It was a great honor for me to make almost 40 videos with . Ralph Robertson that I filmed over a two year period. Since his passing in December they have been a surge in his video views here on KZbin. The series was first posted a few years back on Facebook but at that time the KZbin Channel only had about 2k subscribers. Now that I’m at over 100k subs “The Greasy Hollow Memories” videos have found a whole new audience.. Come along with me to Greasy Hollow, Tennessee and meet a real Appalachian storyteller that became a living legend. Below is a link to the Greasy Hollow Memories series if you would like to watch more. John Ward kzbin.info/aero/PLhiXVG-s0EOmwKTuG8AZ4_qRBG88DxNtL

[@LaurenOliviArt]

I thought the same thing ❤

[@GeorgeM56]

My parents, George and Arlene McCaw ran a small country store similar to this store in Ohio NY for many years! Their store was the gathering place in town and everyone loved my parents. This video brought back many memories!!!

[@Yosef_Morrison]

Sure does stir up a lot of old memories. It's amazing how your brain still holds many memories that may have not come to mind in over 50 years.

[@browningbelgium2326]

Let's hope they come around more often. Living in the past seems more pleasing than living in the present.

[@theappalachianchannel]

The best of times! thanks for watching The Appalachian Channel. John Ward

[@silverlaptop2022]

NO WAY😳 THIS IS NOTHING SHORT OF "AMAZING!!! " 😊🙏🌹I LOVE THIS SO MUCH. Washington state West coast here 🌻

[@mildredbolinsky8540]

I am so glad he lived long enough to enjoy the past, brought back memories you never forgot, I love that store,

[@serenitynow288]

Wow! I love things like this. I could spend all week looking in there at everything. I love it! RIP Mr. Ralph❤️

[@theappalachianchannel]

Thanks for watching The Appalachian Channel.. John

[@serenitynow288]

@@theappalachianchannel My pleasure John! It was so good I subscribed!!!

[@sroevukasroevuka]

Ive been to apalachia, beautiful country, i hiked the trail. E everyone i met were very nice people, Saw many old stores similar to this one. Great video loved hearing the gentleman telling his life stories. Sad hes left us.

[@denimblue8633]

What a time capsule, of an old general store.. fantastic.. 🙂🙂

[@theappalachianchannel]

Thanks for watching!..It was a great honor for me to make almost 40 videos with . Ralph Robertson that I filmed over a two year period. Since his passing in December they have been a surge in his video views here on KZbin. The series was first posted a few years back on Facebook but at that time the KZbin Channel only had about 2k subscribers. Now that I’m at over 100k subs “The Greasy Hollow Memories” videos have found a whole new audience.. Come along with me to Greasy Hollow, Tennessee and meet a real Appalachian storyteller that became a living legend. Below is a link to the Greasy Hollow Memories series if you would like to watch more. John Ward kzbin.info/aero/PLhiXVG-s0EOmwKTuG8AZ4_qRBG88DxNtL

[@shawn3978]

We all miss Ralph so much. Thank you for the memories. ❤️

[@theappalachianchannel]

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[@nancypriborsky1299]

This video made me yearn for gentler times and a simpler life. The stove in the middle of the room was the icing on the cake.

[@crockpot5194]

Love a Wood Stove

[@cindyhoelderle946]

This elderly man (pops) is wonderful, still with such clarity and memories that count. Pops’ silence of humor is GOD GIVEN.what a sweet heart and kind darling. My heart is so happy watching this video. I truly can’t see the men sitting around the stove playin their interments with the fire warming the store.😊❤❤ beautiful store. Please don’t change a thing. Cindyjo WPB FLORIDA USA born in Newark OHIO❤

[@theappalachianchannel]

Thanks for watching!..It was a great honor for me to make almost 40 videos with . Ralph Robertson that I filmed over a two year period. Since his passing in December they have been a surge in his video views here on KZbin. The series was first posted a few years back on Facebook but at that time the KZbin Channel only had about 2k subscribers. Now that I’m at over 100k subs “The Greasy Hollow Memories” videos have found a whole new audience.. Come along with me to Greasy Hollow, Tennessee and meet a real Appalachian storyteller that became a living legend. Below is a link to the Greasy Hollow Memories series if you would like to watch more. John Ward kzbin.info/aero/PLhiXVG-s0EOmwKTuG8AZ4_qRBG88DxNtL

[@SarahGreen523]

I thought this was going to be a tour through an old country store but instead I got to meet Ralph and listen to him pull memories from the shelves and drawers. What a treasure this video is! Thanks for bringing it out for us to see.

[@tater357]

Just watching him reminds me so much of my own Dad, by the way he talked to the way he laughed, and holding his cigarette, but still sharp as a tack. My Daddy left us back in 2021 when and he'll be truly missed by so many. Thank you for filming this before Mr. Robertson passed.

[@rogertemple7193]

It was really great to see this again about the old store and the history of it seeing Ralph again before his passing recently Thanks for showing it again Thank You very much.🇺🇲🇺🇲👋👋🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@theappalachianchannel]

The best of times tool place at that old store over the years. Thanks for watching The Appalachian Channel. John Ward

[@katherinekaufman9856]

Ralph owned a magnificent store, full of treasures and old memories. Thanks for taking us along.

[@theappalachianchannel]

Thanks for the comment and watching the video. It was a great honor for me to make almost 40 videos with Ralph Robertson that I filmed over a two year period. Since his passing in December they have been a surge in his video views here on KZbin. The series was first posted a few years back on Facebook but at that time the KZbin Channel only had about 2k subscribers. Now that I’m at over 100k subs “The Greasy Hollow Memories” videos have found a whole new audience.. Come along with me to Greasy Hollow, Tennessee and meet a real Appalachian storyteller that became a living legend. Below is a link to the Greasy Hollow Memories series if you would like to watch more. John Ward kzbin.info/aero/PLhiXVG-s0EOmwKTuG8AZ4_qRBG88DxNtL

[@redsunset]

Nice! Memories can be sad, but also educational. My parents ran a small country store and a "gas station." When you entered, The dry goods and grocery food items were on the right side , the paying counter in the middle. To the left you stepped down a couple of steps to where horizontal freezers held meat and such. My parents had a small bedroom behind the counter where they basically lived before I was born. The outhouse was down a path in the backyard; There were 2 gas pumps in the front of the store, 1 for regular and 1 for diesel. My dad had a huge rock near the pumps to protect them from being "run into" accidentally. It's funny what you can remember from a very young age. We lived further down the "highway" in a new home they had built; They moved there in a December and my mom had me during a blizzard the following month of January (as I was told.) My parents kept the store going a few years after I was born and I remember loving to go there, especially during Christmas. There was a Coca Cola calendar with the "jolly Santa Claus" on the wall. Since it was the only store within miles of the area, it was quite busy. I loved to go outside and sit on the big rock in the spring and summer. It was sad when they decided to 'quit' the store. It seems my dad was renting the building from a widow across the road and we went to her house once for my dad to pay her the final payment. Her home was an old, rather dark (inside ) pre-civil war home. I could swear they were still using candles 🤔 We went to the store when it had been "emptied" and my dad was selling the last of the freezers to someone. It was so sad....😢 After my dad passed, I was cleaning his "garage room" and found several cigar boxes, 1 was filled with nail clippers, 1 with men's small black combs, etc. I found bars of large laundry soaps and other items no longer made. At first, I was puzzled, but then realized they were items leftover from the store. Items too small to sell and still useful, so my dad kept them. 🤓My treasure trove inherited! The interstate was built a few years later nearby and "killed" all the small motor lodges on the highway where the store had been located. Now there is a road straight through were it sat. I cannot watch the movie "Cars" without crying....it takes me back to all the places that made life more colorful and nice. I know my "comment" was lengthy, but I hope sharing my families' past is worthy of our memories of days gone....and the people who made them important historically!

[@AG-nn8lp]

My great grandparents owned a general store in Northern MN and I have the pictures of it. They also lived in the oldest home in my small town in IL. It was the first cabin built from settlers. ❤ I love his stuff

[@hippydippy]

Very cool. I can't believe that all those vintage signs outside in such a rural area haven't been stolen, but I glad they weren't. Those are worth some good money.

[@theappalachianchannel]

The best of times! thanks for watching The Appalachian Channel. John Ward

[@hookasmokincaterpiller]

Sadly only worth what people are willing to pay. In this day & age not a lot of people around anymore, that would really appreciate the history of those things. The younger generation now, have no idea what they are really worth as far as history & sadly have no interest.

[@dmariewalker6880]

I think American pickers would have a field day there.

[@DebbieAppelhans]

​@@dmariewalker6880I heard that was just for entertainment, but yeah, the shot.

[@emmanegri176]

I agree the American Pickers love this stuff. Younger generation are not interested.

[@mr.appalachia3131]

I love listening to older generations share their history. This is not only entertaining, but a public service.

[@robertdknight]

Cool old store. Sure is fun looking back into history. Mr. Robertson was a joy to watch, especially him exploring all of those drawers. So glad you're capturing some of these old treasures. God bless

[@theappalachianchannel]

The best of times! thanks for watching The Appalachian Channel. John Ward

[@jylking6313]

Did they find any Roy Roger'sschool lunch boxes? What a wonderful trip to the past.

[@lauraostman5120]

It's a time capsule !! I would love to explore in there ❤❤❤❤

[@alpacahouse-wheaton4668]

Loved these old Mom and Pop grocery stores. Thank you, Ralph and family for sharing. Rest in Peace Ralph.

[@countrymule9623]

The treasures and stories in these old country stores are unique to say the least. I always try to make time and stop in when I come across one of these old country stores. My grandpa had one not far from the house I'm in that my Great grandpa built in 1874. I wish I had written down the names and stories I was told in my younger years about the family members, house and the farm. At the time it was interesting but now that the older kinfolk have passed so have many of those stories and history that is lost now. Anyone out there that has their older relatives and they start to tell you about the old days> Please take the time to make notes so you can pass them on to the next generation. As always thank you for taking us along. Love the history of the people and the stories that they share with you and with us as well. And can't forget the buildings themselves that have withstood the test of time!

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[@GLING17]

Just found this video when it came up on my home page and I enjoyed watching it. So sorry to hear that Ralph has passed away now. Rest in peace.

[@diane9247]

Oh my, what a treat this was! Thank you so much to everyone involved, especially Ralph and his family. He was just the kind of country shopkeeper who took care of the community. Rest in that General Store in Heaven, Ralph.🪻🐦💐

[@theappalachianchannel]

Thanks for watching!..It was a great honor for me to make almost 40 videos with . Ralph Robertson that I filmed over a two year period. Since his passing in December they have been a surge in his video views here on KZbin. The series was first posted a few years back on Facebook but at that time the KZbin Channel only had about 2k subscribers. Now that I’m at over 100k subs “The Greasy Hollow Memories” videos have found a whole new audience.. Come along with me to Greasy Hollow, Tennessee and meet a real Appalachian storyteller that became a living legend. Below is a link to the Greasy Hollow Memories series if you would like to watch more. John Ward kzbin.info/aero/PLhiXVG-s0EOmwKTuG8AZ4_qRBG88DxNtL

[@jonclassical2024]

So sweet of you all to take Dad back to see the store...very interesting...thanks for sharing!

[@theappalachianchannel]

Thanks for watching!..It was a great honor for me to make almost 40 videos with . Ralph Robertson that I filmed over a two year period. Since his passing in December they have been a surge in his video views here on KZbin. The series was first posted a few years back on Facebook but at that time the KZbin Channel only had about 2k subscribers. Now that I’m at over 100k subs “The Greasy Hollow Memories” videos have found a whole new audience.. Come along with me to Greasy Hollow, Tennessee and meet a real Appalachian storyteller that became a living legend. Below is a link to the Greasy Hollow Memories series if you would like to watch more. John Ward kzbin.info/aero/PLhiXVG-s0EOmwKTuG8AZ4_qRBG88DxNtL

[@kickapootrackers7255]

Thanks y'all, God bless. Would've like to have met him. Appreciate ya sharing.

[@KellySimonsson]

I for one appreciate this documentary. What an incredible little sweet store from the past. So much memories and trinkets in there from a past life. Wonderful! and it is very humbling to watch as this elderly man go through his things from the past. Wonderful!

[@theappalachianchannel]

It was a great honor for me to make almost 40 videos with . Ralph Robertson that I filmed over a two year period. Since his passing in December they have been a surge in his video views here on KZbin. The series was first posted a few years back on Facebook but at that time the KZbin Channel only had about 2k subscribers. Now that I’m at over 100k subs “The Greasy Hollow Memories” videos have found a whole new audience.. Come along with me to Greasy Hollow, Tennessee and meet a real Appalachian storyteller that became a living legend. Below is a link to the Greasy Hollow Memories series if you would like to watch more. John Ward kzbin.info/aero/PLhiXVG-s0EOmwKTuG8AZ4_qRBG88DxNtL

[@KellySimonsson]

@@theappalachianchannel Thank you so much for your kind reply! I will most certainly continue to watch this series. Thank you again for sharing :)

[@bettymunguia2136]

May Ralph RIP and love seeing all of the treasures and pictures that once was, I'm 70 and brings back a lot of memories ❤❤😊😊

[@theappalachianchannel]

It was a great honor for me to make almost 40 videos with . Ralph Robertson that I filmed over a two year period. Since his passing in December they have been a surge in his video views here on KZbin. The series was first posted a few years back on Facebook but at that time the KZbin Channel only had about 2k subscribers. Now that I’m at over 100k subs “The Greasy Hollow Memories” videos have found a whole new audience.. Come along with me to Greasy Hollow, Tennessee and meet a real Appalachian storyteller that became a living legend. Below is a link to the Greasy Hollow Memories series if you would like to watch more. John Ward kzbin.info/aero/PLhiXVG-s0EOmwKTuG8AZ4_qRBG88DxNtL

[@kellychildress8554]

Man, that one feller has a lot to say, but I enjoy the history, wow beautiful ❤

[@gordonstroup882]

I love the old timers and the stories that they have to tell. There won't be another time in history as the years they grew up in, and the things they've done, seen, shouldn't have done, and all that transpired around the world. Yup, the 1930s and up till these here very days. So much, so quickly, and I'm sad to say that everything has turned out the way it has.

[@theappalachianchannel]

It was a great honor for me to make almost 40 videos with . Ralph Robertson that I filmed over a two year period. Since his passing in December they have been a surge in his video views here on KZbin. The series was first posted a few years back on Facebook but at that time the KZbin Channel only had about 2k subscribers. Now that I’m at over 100k subs “The Greasy Hollow Memories” videos have found a whole new audience.. Come along with me to Greasy Hollow, Tennessee and meet a real Appalachian storyteller that became a living legend. Below is a link to the Greasy Hollow Memories series if you would like to watch more. John Ward kzbin.info/aero/PLhiXVG-s0EOmwKTuG8AZ4_qRBG88DxNtL

[@lindamagee9584]

I love going thru places like that. One of my favorite things.

[@theappalachianchannel]

Thanks for the comment and watching the video. It was a great honor for me to make almost 40 videos with Ralph Robertson that I filmed over a two year period. Since his passing in December they have been a surge in his video views here on KZbin. The series was first posted a few years back on Facebook but at that time the KZbin Channel only had about 2k subscribers. Now that I’m at over 100k subs “The Greasy Hollow Memories” videos have found a whole new audience.. Come along with me to Greasy Hollow, Tennessee and meet a real Appalachian storyteller that became a living legend. Below is a link to the Greasy Hollow Memories series if you would like to watch more. John Ward kzbin.info/aero/PLhiXVG-s0EOmwKTuG8AZ4_qRBG88DxNtL

[@GearZonom-b6z]

Old stores you don't see around no more are always something too see. Especially old fashion store with stuff thats beens preserved in that stores original time frame makes it even more of a gem of a old store no doubtably old fashoin stores

[@pamplant3610]

Oh my, what a gem and piece of the past. Thanks for a walk down memory lane for a lot of us. Priceless!!! Thanks for sharing.

[@theappalachianchannel]

Thanks for the comment and watching the video. It was a great honor for me to make almost 40 videos with Ralph Robertson that I filmed over a two year period. Since his passing in December they have been a surge in his video views here on KZbin. The series was first posted a few years back on Facebook but at that time the KZbin Channel only had about 2k subscribers. Now that I’m at over 100k subs “The Greasy Hollow Memories” videos have found a whole new audience.. Come along with me to Greasy Hollow, Tennessee and meet a real Appalachian storyteller that became a living legend. Below is a link to the Greasy Hollow Memories series if you would like to watch more. John Ward kzbin.info/aero/PLhiXVG-s0EOmwKTuG8AZ4_qRBG88DxNtL

[@Teressa690]

Precious memories remain. ❤

[@theappalachianchannel]

The best of times tool place at that old store over the years. Thanks for watching The Appalachian Channel. John Ward

[@bethshadid2087]

Just came across this video.....loved it. My great papaw owned a store in the foothills of Lookout Mtn......already passed by time i came at end of 60s but heard stories from my mom and older sisters. Saw some things in there id definitely buy today.....greetings from Alabama 🕊️💜. RIP Mr. Ralph 🙏

[@terrybane6206]

A life well lived. Rest In Peace Ralph.

[@theappalachianchannel]

The best of times! thanks for watching The Appalachian Channel. John Ward

[@sharonsteward-howell900]

THIS GOT TO ME SOOOOO MUCH THAT I AM SUBSCRIBING TO YOUR VIDEOS!!! ❤

[@gillisBR549]

Awesome!! Res in peace Mr Ralph … reminds of both my grandads ( Pop Ray and Pop EP) ole stores.. great footage

[@theappalachianchannel]

The best of times tool place at that old store over the years. Thanks for watching The Appalachian Channel. John Ward

[@deestotts7240]

Absolutely beautiful. So much history in this video and listening to him talk about the building makes my heart so happy

[@deannag48]

This has been an incredible journey!! What a treasure!! Thank you Ralph for inviting us to this time capsule!! Your store is phenomenal, to see it's just as you left it. God bless you Ralph & family 🙏✨

[@theappalachianchannel]

It was a great honor for me to make almost 40 videos with . Ralph Robertson that I filmed over a two year period. Since his passing in December they have been a surge in his video views here on KZbin. The series was first posted a few years back on Facebook but at that time the KZbin Channel only had about 2k subscribers. Now that I’m at over 100k subs “The Greasy Hollow Memories” videos have found a whole new audience.. Come along with me to Greasy Hollow, Tennessee and meet a real Appalachian storyteller that became a living legend. Below is a link to the Greasy Hollow Memories series if you would like to watch more. John Ward kzbin.info/aero/PLhiXVG-s0EOmwKTuG8AZ4_qRBG88DxNtL

[@chrisl593]

This was an awesome video to see... I love the owner.... so much history here... this place could be a museum... I would pay to just walk thru this old store... more to meet the owner... are there any other videos on this place ? Wish you poked around more and showed more of the stuff in there and the prices they had on things....

[@theappalachianchannel]

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[@chrisl593]

Subcribed and addicted.. looking forward to catching up on your videos.. Thanks John.. @@theappalachianchannel

[@waynekaczmarek946]

thank you for a look back on my teen years my gosh this was a special treat for me. I give your papa a hug from long shot ..

[@dawnmitchell8213]

Brings back childhood memories from the 70’s to see old general stores like that. Service with a smile vs. just give me your money and get out attitude of big box stores today.

[@judyholiday1794]

I was born in 1966 and I grew up in the mountains of southwest Virginia in a tiny town called Big Stone Gap ,Va. I moved away in 1988 and your videos bring back memories of my childhood especially your accent that Sadly, I have lost a lot of due to how long been since I moved away..I miss our beautiful mountains,and valleys that was an amazing place to experience my childhood that I would not trade for all of the city life for anything..

[@user-ZenaB1212]

I know where that is! My mama was from Clinchport and my daddy was from Speers Ferry.

[@elbigotesdelatienda]

I loved grandpa rushing behind the counter to search for some old forgotten stashes! 😅

[@MimisTreasureCottage]

I just adored this video. Not only do I love the old General Store, but I love watching and listening to Ralph. He reminds me of my dad and is such a treasure. I love the old receipt books. There are so many things that I would buy in a heartbeat....both for the artist in me, as well as the vintage/antique collector.

[@iindiar]

You are doing a service in making these videos. Thank you.

[@SyedAli-r4e]

Yes thank you

[@theappalachianchannel]

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[@mikeb4062]

So surreal to perceive that through all the hustle and bustle of our lives and all we seek to obtain and achieve that one day it'll be laid up somewhere forgotten. This was great to watch, thanks for posting

[@alihuebner9086]

See, this is what I come to youtube for. These kinds of videos. Great job to everybody involved! Many blessings, too!. Thank you for uploading!!

[@theappalachianchannel]

Glad you enjoyed itIt was a great honor for me to make almost 40 videos with . Ralph Robertson that I filmed over a two year period. Since his passing in December they have been a surge in his video views here on KZbin. The series was first posted a few years back on Facebook but at that time the KZbin Channel only had about 2k subscribers. Now that I’m at over 100k subs “The Greasy Hollow Memories” videos have found a whole new audience.. Come along with me to Greasy Hollow, Tennessee and meet a real Appalachian storyteller that became a living legend. Below is a link to the Greasy Hollow Memories series if you would like to watch more. John Ward kzbin.info/aero/PLhiXVG-s0EOmwKTuG8AZ4_qRBG88DxNtL

[@alihuebner9086]

@@theappalachianchannel I will absolutely go check it out. Funny thing happened when I was watching your video last night...my husband comes in the room, stands behind me and and started watching too. After a a couple of minutes he told me to cast it onto the TV in the living room so we both could watch it. I don't know about other people but I crave videos like this and really appreciate the people who document things like this. Kinda sad that I can't join you on Facebook. Apparently I didn't just get kicked off their platform for my political views they found a way to ban my entire IP so nobody in my family can access the site. I'm sure I'm on a watch list somewhere! Thank you so much for the link and I'll be watching it after I get my chores done! God Bless!

[@blaze3884]

Thank you John for this. It was great times you had with Ralph and share with all of us who miss him dearly. God Bless xxx

[@theappalachianchannel]

The best of times! thanks for watching The Appalachian Channel. John Ward

[@jasonwomack4064]

6:49 I bet that old wood grain window AC still works. Those heavy monsters lasted forever.

[@forrealforreal7203]

This was probably a booming store in the day, we sure did count on ours when I was a little guy...it was small but it had everything we needed and it had a lot of what I wanted but couldn't always have.

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[@rupe53]

you have to remember that it was probably the ONLY store for miles around, back in the day.

[@jasonduke3608]

This is nostalgia gold. Thank you for sharing this. Its very very rare for a place like that did'nt get ransacked of all these years. Back in the early 80's there was a old general store thats been closed since the 70's. It was near caseville Michigan out in the farm lands. My dads brother had a place on the lake and we passed this store along the way. It was sort of a ghost town. It even had a antique gas pump the kind with the glass chamber where the fuel would be. One time there was a car there and a few people inside. We stopped and introduced ourselves the people were relatives from who owned the building, they died. My dad was trying to buy the gas pump they wouldn't sell. He offerd $500 and they said no. We got to see inside and it was a time capsule. It had a little bit of everything old biked hanging from the celing a mechanical cash register. All kinds of advertising signs for john deere and feeds. They wouldn't sell anything but were nice enough to let us look. I did'nt have a camera but that was a great memory. Sadly its all gone now.

[@theappalachianchannel]

It was a great honor for me to make almost 40 videos with Ralph Robertson that I filmed over a two year period. Since his passing in December they have been a surge in video views here on KZbin. The Greasy Hollow Memories videos have found a whole new audience. The series was first posted a few years back on Facebook but at that time the KZbin Channel only had about 2k subscribers. Come along with me to Greasy Hollow and meet a real Appalachian storyteller that became a living legend. Below is a link to the Greasy Hollow Memories series if you would like to watch more. John Ward kzbin.info/aero/PLhiXVG-s0EOmwKTuG8AZ4_qRBG88DxNtL

[@karenravi773]

I can't thank you enough for sharing this video my papa used to have a store at the end of the road back in the holler this brings back so much good memories of how hard it was back then my mother and father lived in the Great depression as well as my grandparents they were the true God fearing Appalachian homesteaders that believed in helping others in the time of their name the best they could I could go on and on but thank you so much this melts my heart thank you so much for bringing back the memories that my papaw from Harlan Kentucky showed us what it was like back then having a small tiny general store he had his church on one side of the building and he sold goods on the other side just trying to make dough for all 16 kids that him and my mama 16 kids that him and my mamaw had what little bit they got they were never shy of helping their neighbors or ones that needed the help thank you again for sharing God bless you all

[@meloniemurillo2885]

Ralph was a treasure that will be missed by all who watched his videos and knew him. I hope that his daughters open his store back up for people to visit and enjoy. Make it like a museum of Ralph and his family's legacy. Rip to a man who touched our hearts through his videos. What treasured memories you have given his girls Mr John Ward.

[@theappalachianchannel]

Thanks for watching!..It was a great honor for me to make almost 40 videos with . Ralph Robertson that I filmed over a two year period. Since his passing in December they have been a surge in his video views here on KZbin. The series was first posted a few years back on Facebook but at that time the KZbin Channel only had about 2k subscribers. Now that I’m at over 100k subs “The Greasy Hollow Memories” videos have found a whole new audience.. Come along with me to Greasy Hollow, Tennessee and meet a real Appalachian storyteller that became a living legend. Below is a link to the Greasy Hollow Memories series if you would like to watch more. John Ward kzbin.info/aero/PLhiXVG-s0EOmwKTuG8AZ4_qRBG88DxNtL

[@JeffSunnyside]

Yes, It should be honored as a museum , a time capsule for sure.

[@famprima]

The owner must have been well in his 80s if not far in the 90s when this was filmed. Must have been emotional for him to go back. So many memories....

[@theappalachianchannel]

Thanks for watching!..It was a great honor for me to make almost 40 videos with . Ralph Robertson that I filmed over a two year period. Since his passing in December they have been a surge in his video views here on KZbin. The series was first posted a few years back on Facebook but at that time the KZbin Channel only had about 2k subscribers. Now that I’m at over 100k subs “The Greasy Hollow Memories” videos have found a whole new audience.. Come along with me to Greasy Hollow, Tennessee and meet a real Appalachian storyteller that became a living legend. Below is a link to the Greasy Hollow Memories series if you would like to watch more. John Ward kzbin.info/aero/PLhiXVG-s0EOmwKTuG8AZ4_qRBG88DxNtL

[@bonniej.rayburn3219]

I love old country stores! This was a real treat for me to watch. I felt like I was tapping on his heels and looking over his shoulder at every little item. What a walk down memory lane!

[@steemerxaxon1643]

It is so AWESOME that there's someone cares enough to show past History of such .. & Ralph is in Amazing shape & Remembers as much as he does!!!! Thanks for sharing

[@theappalachianchannel]

thanks for watching The Appalachian Channel. John Ward

[@juliawigger9796]

Oh my what a beautiful wonderland of memories. ❤

[@gtm624]

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for what yall do. Sorry to hear of Ralf’s passing. That’s a true gem. I hope it stays preserved for generations to come.

[@hmark29]

I Love this! Thank you so much for filming this. You treated him with kindness and respect! You are a good soul!

[@theappalachianchannel]

Thanks for watching!..It was a great honor for me to make almost 40 videos with . Ralph Robertson that I filmed over a two year period. Since his passing in December they have been a surge in his video views here on KZbin. The series was first posted a few years back on Facebook but at that time the KZbin Channel only had about 2k subscribers. Now that I’m at over 100k subs “The Greasy Hollow Memories” videos have found a whole new audience.. Come along with me to Greasy Hollow, Tennessee and meet a real Appalachian storyteller that became a living legend. Below is a link to the Greasy Hollow Memories series if you would like to watch more. John Ward kzbin.info/aero/PLhiXVG-s0EOmwKTuG8AZ4_qRBG88DxNtL

[@reallyjustrandom1230]

This is amazing. I'd pay for a tour of that place! Love this.

[@theappalachianchannel]

Thanks for the comment and watching the video. It was a great honor for me to make almost 40 videos with Ralph Robertson that I filmed over a two year period. Since his passing in December they have been a surge in his video views here on KZbin. The series was first posted a few years back on Facebook but at that time the KZbin Channel only had about 2k subscribers. Now that I’m at over 100k subs “The Greasy Hollow Memories” videos have found a whole new audience.. Come along with me to Greasy Hollow, Tennessee and meet a real Appalachian storyteller that became a living legend. Below is a link to the Greasy Hollow Memories series if you would like to watch more. John Ward kzbin.info/aero/PLhiXVG-s0EOmwKTuG8AZ4_qRBG88DxNtL

[@GrandFamily4]

Absolutely amazing! The store is in great shape. Could be turned into a museum. I would love to travel there a pay for a tour. Rest In Peace Ralf

[@CynthiaWright-h7e]

My great grandpa and gram had a general store deep in the mountains of West Virginia for years. I loved spending summers there and now I live in the northern panhandle on top of a mountain.. home sweet home

[@sandrawright6916]

Ohhh, I'd absolutely love to go shopping in there. So many vintage and beautiful collectibles. It reminds me of a store my grandmother had when I was a child. Unfortunately that building is not longer there. It was torn down many years ago

[@theappalachianchannel]

Thanks for the comment and watching the video. It was a great honor for me to make almost 40 videos with Ralph Robertson that I filmed over a two year period. Since his passing in December they have been a surge in his video views here on KZbin. The series was first posted a few years back on Facebook but at that time the KZbin Channel only had about 2k subscribers. Now that I’m at over 100k subs “The Greasy Hollow Memories” videos have found a whole new audience.. Come along with me to Greasy Hollow, Tennessee and meet a real Appalachian storyteller that became a living legend. Below is a link to the Greasy Hollow Memories series if you would like to watch more. John Ward kzbin.info/aero/PLhiXVG-s0EOmwKTuG8AZ4_qRBG88DxNtL

[@jameswik212]

It's fascinating with these preserved places, and old folks and their history. I do like this and. I wish you could have shown more and told more, but he got tired, and we have to respect that. Much heart to this old man.🌹