History of the Sulphur Springs Arcade

[@lutherpayne9957]

My Great Uncle, James (Jimmy) Lingerfelt and his wife Hattie, owned the Arcade Barber and Beauty Shops. Not sure when they took ownership but I know they had been there for several years until the arcade was no more. He opened his new Barber shop after the arcade was torn down in a building just to the north of old arcade and it was in that shop he gave my oldest son his first haircut. I have such strong memories of growing up in Sulphur Springs. Life was simple.

[@Hillsboroughhistory]

Wow thanks for sharing ! Great memories yes

[@blacksquirrel4008]

Thank you for this. I grew up in the 50s and 60s and the Arcade was a constant in my life. Bought many a hotdog and coke at Mave’s and had my driving Learner’s Permit typed out at the DMV just down the steps there. I thought it was torn down after 1976 though. On your future video it would be very helpful if you could manage to show the publication date of the newspaper clippings

[@Hillsboroughhistory]

Thanks for the idea! It’s not always easy to get the date in but I will try // early April 1976 is the arcade demolition! Stay tuned for more history my friend!

[@wmori262]

As a kid in the early 60s, I used to buy my split-shot sinkers there at Maves and fished in the Hillsborough River for brim. The Arcade was like entering a royal palace. Capitalism has no conscience or soul. 😥

[@Hillsboroughhistory]

Memories remain …

[@bertcrawford6350]

Great History of this landmark

[@Hillsboroughhistory]

Thank you sir! I appreciate your support as always !

[@torbjornbernhardson3634]

For me as an European it's fun to see videos like this showing smaller towns history.

[@Hillsboroughhistory]

Yes much history ! Thank you!

[@ahuse1]

great work Rex!

[@Hillsboroughhistory]

Thank you so much!

[@ronhillard7040]

You are wrong by a few years. The arcade was still standing in 1980. My doctors office was there and open.

[@Hillsboroughhistory]

Many memories at that old place

[@blablamanewww]

Please do a vid on the tower

[@Hillsboroughhistory]

Stay tuned! I’m hoping to get one done in a few months - thanks for watching !