LAST WOOLWORTH'S Luncheonette | BAKERSFIELD

1408 LAST WOOLWORTH'S Luncheonette & MERRY GO ROUND Antique Mall - BAKERSFIELD Travel Vlog (11/23/20
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[@TheSankyu99]

I would cross state lines to visit that lunch counter!

[@sandrasanders706]

That would be the only reason I would come to California is to sit at that counter....how cool is THAT!!!????

[@davidellis5141]

Growing up in New York City in the 70's I used to shop at the Woolworths on 86th & 3rd I would buy 45's & Baseball cards. The place was special to me. It seemed otherworldly.

[@mamiebobb4173]

We visited NYC whenever possible and the Woolworths in Times Square was the best place in the world for getting souvenirs that didn't cost an arm and a leg. Our own Woolworth's was my favorite place for Christmas shopping. It seemed like you could find anything there! Loved having lunch there too. I wasn't in much of a rut - tuna salad sandwich on white toast, piece of blueberry pie, and a lemon coke.

[@Bob-jg3vq]

I loved Woolworth's and miss them. My grandmother used to take me shopping and for lunch at the counter at a Woolworth on the South Side of Chicago when I was a young boy.

[@patbowman6723]

I remember going to Woolworths as a little girl. There were balloons over the lunch counter and you could get one and pop it and what ever amount was in the balloon is the amount you would pay for a sunday. It looked exactly like this one. Memories, ty Jordan.

[@auntieelizabethleepermartinez]

I MISS NOT GOING TO WOOLWORTH BACK IN WHEN I was young TEENAGE IN 70'S and the diner food was so good thank you for sharing that vlog I may go visit to Batesville ca to visit that store again

[@RaeAnn_1202]

Ok, I didn’t know how much I have missed Woolworth’s until seeing this! How clever to set it up with the antique mall. Fun video, Jordan. Thank you.

[@MoviemaniaNick]

Amazing how it still looks like it did in the 1950's! Cool vlog. So many antiques in those stores.

[@karensundin3399]

What memories Woolworth has for me. My Mom use to take me to the Woolworths in Downtown Seattle ❤️. We would sit at the counter and have lunch Thank you Jordan for making me smile♥️

[@victoriaberryhill5318]

Wow I thought they were all gone. Oh the memories

[@liviia305]

Omigod. I could smell the scent of Woolworths while watching this video. The memories flood. . .

[@Dive-Bar-Casanova]

Woolworths had really good fresh candy. Lunch counter food was good too. The stores did what Kmart recently did by letting their stores get shopworn and dumpy. Shoppers went elsewhere.

[@eduardo_corrochio]

What a retro treasure trove! Love it. And that luncheonette looked like something out of the 1990 series Twin Peaks. I'm old enough to remember Woolworth's, with its lunch counter and fountain drinks and grilled cheese; I loved the whole aroma of that store. And it was the kind of place where a person could buy pet food, hard candy, and socks in one trip (back when we didn't have so much Costco or Walmart and such ... and the big department stores weren't right in town). Too bad that photo of Ms. Winters wasn't for sale. No fair.

[@laurastrobel718]

Wow! Amazing there's a Woolworths like that still... Love that there's an antique mall there too. I have some carnival glass, and a pale pink glass piggy bank like the one shown( my grandparents) gave it to me when I was around 12)... My grandpa smoked Velvet pipe tobacco. That was a beautiful portrait of Shelley. So much nostalgia, I love antique malls. Thanks Jordan☺💝🎆

[@trevorrandom]

Cool place nice to step back in time especially right now...

[@follkiej]

Woolworths sure brought back some memories of the south side of Chicago for me as a kid! The Roseland area! I'm sorry that Shelly pic wasn't for sale! It is an incredible pic!!

[@whatsupwithrichard]

Now that brought back some good memories.👍

[@Velvetnoirestar]

To me, this is Retro Heaven.That it's still around is awesome!!! Bakersfield looks like such an interesting place ❤️🌻🇦🇺✌️😘

[@jackiebratcher2997]

LOVE! this place!!!.. Thank you!!

[@kimberlybennett9861]

I spent hous in Woolworths when I was a kid as my mom shopped. On Saturdays my Dad would take me for a hotdog with French fries and gravy on top after piano lessons. I miss those days!

[@jasonmcgovern1364]

Hi Jordan, oh, how I miss Woolworths, many a nice lunch I've had in Woolies. I still have some old Christmas decorations that I bought in the 1970's from Woolworths, and they still look ok. I must be getting old, I saw a few things in those Antique Malls that I had years ago. I liked that 'Three Stooges' cookie jar. Great vlog Jordan.

[@beckys1570]

OMG! I LOVE. Antique mall shopping!!!! I consider myself a vintage gal! Love your content!¡

[@joanr381]

Great antique shops, it's a shame the Shelley Winters picture wasn't for sale.

[@happyface4713]

I LOVED this - I always wanted to eat at a luncheonette when I was a kid

[@lorih2924]

Used to have e Woolworth growing up. Love antiques. Brought back fond memories. Thank you for this walk down memory Lane. God bless

[@joanndallas4683]

What fun! Once a year my mom would take me to Woolworth's and we'd have lunch....just the two of us. I had four sisters and three brothers so one on one time with mom was so special.

[@skyhawk182]

Spent many hours shopping in my home town Woolworth’s, my Christmas shopping budget went so much further... This brought back great memories and can hardly wait till I can travel to Bakersfield to experience it in person. Love antique malls and this one looks tremendous! Bet the food tastes just a little bit better because of the atmosphere. 🤠

[@sandeesparkles9682]

WORTH the drive! That lunch counter ❤ Thank you made my day. Happy Thanksgiving Jordan and Jah.

[@cookingwiththekidd2200]

A blast from the past. Shame the burger prices are not still the same as back then at the lunch counter. I buy a lot of my vinyl at a local antique mall. We have a place here that has all kinds of mementoes from the past. You really feel like a time traveler in these places. I love it.

[@eddiel.4108]

I remember walking home from high school and stopping at the Woolworth store. A kind waitress would always offer me a free grape soda. I still remember the little packs of Sea-Monkeys they used to sell at the counter. Memories of so long ago.

[@outsider238]

That was fun! I used to love going to Woolworth for lunch with my mom. We have a huge antique place like that in town too and it's about a day's worth of walking around.

[@pamelatemple5906]

What fun. We love doing stuff like this. The Woolworth's was cool. I went with my mom to Woolworth's in the 50s. It was magical to me then.

[@Jakki61]

I would end up with half the shop, and no money....When you saw Shelly's picture, you could hear how thrilled you were. Shame you couldn't buy it. 😁

[@Jakki61]

@Tg Singleton miss the good old days.....😁

[@kimf1793]

I love Woolworth’s I use to shop there all the time when I was a young girl

[@seagate1686]

Great video jordan! I always get overwhelmed going into huge antique malls but love it!

[@lauraodle5816]

So many great childhood memories of Woolworth! What a great time I had!

[@lawoman9351]

Jordan, I especially loved this video. My mother used to have her lunch at a Woolworth. Wonderful!! Thank you for keeping us smiling during these times.

[@Firebird-65]

I loved going to Woolworths with my mom! We always stopped for a sandwich and drink at the luncheonette ❤️

[@jeff_quallio]

This is one of my fav vlogs you have done. I love exploring antique stores you just never know what you'll find!

[@quester09]

the flooring screams Versailles Illuminati! I'm old af and remember the Woolworth's.

[@sg2823]

Looked liked some neat stuff there! Really dig the Paulette Goddard! There's enough vinyl there for ammo on Talking Wax.

[@juliawinegardner6748]

I'll never forget the diamond shaped tiles and the smell of this wonderful store! This vlog brought back so many memories!

[@oldermusiclover]

happy to hear you sound so happy again missed your smile and your life LOVE THAT AIRPLANE

[@Lily_1010]

Thank you for this! I really enjoy this kind of thing, I could stay a whole day and shop and eat in that cool diner!

[@lesakeen4993]

I would love to go visit this place. When I was growing up my grandfather had an auction/flea market that I was around every day!! I loved seeing all of the stuff people would bring in to sell!!

[@cindycinnamon1965]

When I first heard you say "five and dime", my mind immediately went to the movie "Come Back To The Five And Dime Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean". I love looking through antique shops as well and there was some pretty amazing stuff in each shop you visited.

[@Josh_Calderon]

My grandpa used to work at this store. Woolworths. My mom would take us to visit him at work. I've been there plenty of times. I've always wanted to eat at that lunch counter but my mom would say no.

[@kiera_kayaks7521]

Wow, what a beautiful building! So glad they kept it.

[@kesslermontijo6304]

what a trip! From 1959 to 1961 used to walk by every afternoon while going to Emerson Jr high and not wait on the bus. We lived in Westchester. Haven't lived in Bakersfield since 1966. Have not been there in 10 years or more. Yet the more things change the more they stay the same. This is cool, Thanks for the memory! P.S. I was the first kid to ride my bicycle up and down the escalator in the Fedway department store!!!

[@pierbradshaw9674]

I remember this store when I was little did My first Christmas 🛍 shopping for my brother's and sisters u brought back memories Thank u love the vlog From AZ

[@jillyjill2060]

thats a cool place i love the back in time stuff and the old coke machines i love i love lucy doll!! and garfield!!

[@lindareneau6718]

Omgosh.. I love antique stores. You would have DRAG me out there. Great vlog Jordan. 👍😎🥰

[@squinkque]

What a great photo of Shelly Winters. The Woolworth's in my hometown was where I bought some of my first records. They were downtown and it was a long bike ride from my house but I remember buying The Beatles 1967-70 double album on sale and gently cradling it in one hand all the way home. I also bought a colored green 45 of ELO's Telephone Line when it came out. What a dreamy song.

[@ellennewth6305]

This Woolworth's in Bakersfield has the most wonderful eclectic goodies! Takes me right back to my childhood when a trip to the 5 and 10 was a big adventure. THANK YOU for sharing this super FUN experience with us, Jordan. Really brightened my day!

[@robinnisius8504]

My aunt worked at the Woolworths lunch counter in Dayton Ohio. My mom would take me down there to see her when I was a kid. It was great. Thanks for the memories.

[@darlenehenry1742]

Thanks Jordan that was so fun walking through the old times ❤ Great memories .

[@esliet]

What a treat to be able to go to this town and this Woolworth’s. Loved this TY

[@KSilentfilm]

Love it! Brings back old memories!

[@dixiedoo5876]

I haven't been in an antique store in ages and I've certainly never seen a Woolworth's. Thanks for sharing, Jordan.

[@joane5777]

I worked at Woolworth's from 1976-1978 when I was in high school!! What a fun place it was. The one I worked at closed in 1978. Cool memories of Woolworth's. What a lunch counter this one has! Great vlog Jordan❣

[@jme1MUSE]

Hi Jordan my name is Jaime I just want to thank you for presenting such amazing , memorable and organic contents on your channel. Since watching your vlogs I have learned so much about the many places you have visited that I could not go to and people who have made an impact in the world of entertainment and those who have contributed to life’s ever changing world and discoveries. I hope that where ever you move to people with welcome you with open arms. You are truly an amazing human being 🙏

[@roberthardy6390]

One of my favorite lines from Oh Brother And stay out of the Woolworth!

[@carlafranklin128]

This is awesome. My high school memories. We had a Woolsworth in our town here in Eugene, Or. :) I ate at the counter all the time while waiting for the city bus (which cost 25 cents...lol). The butlers that you showed are for the entry way of nice homes that held the gloves :) they are so cool. When I go into antique stores, I feel old. Why you ask? Because I see lots of toys I played with as a kid.....ha ha. I was born in 1957. Love your videos. So fun. I am a "Golden Era" fanatic. 1940's ...my favorite decade. Thanks for entertaining us when we can't get down there right now. Take care!!

[@heathertokia5828]

“Not sure where you’d put the cigarette”. Awesome! Love this one! Keep on being you! 🐾❤️

[@ndeep45]

Well it's nice to take another look at the old Woolworth's in Bakersfield. That Jack Oakie was pretty cool.

[@buckjohnson1119]

This takes me back to such better, times. They new how to unwind, and enjoy life.

[@prn24]

Mom and Grandma left us kids at the counter while they shopped. The best root beer floats. Good times.

[@jeanninepowell5211]

Me and my mom and grandma always went there and had lunch in Winchester Massachusetts back in the day!!! Absolutely loved going there to shop and eat lunch!!! Good times!!!

[@carlafranklin128]

Oh, I forgot. Our Woolworths and Newberrys were next door to each other. They looked similar. Woolworths had a photo booth....cost 25 cents for 4 pics. Upstairs had tons of trinkets and make up, perfumes, sewing, mostly women's items. Hankies etc Downstairs had birds, fish, and little critters for sale and their cages and bowls. And food. Yard stuff, garden and paint. We LOVED it....most things were under $10 and lots of kids items for under $1. Anyway, a bit of trivia :)

[@thethingsyasee...5112]

With all that Disney stuff I bet Adam the Woo would like this place!

[@Karen.cook424]

I would LOVE to visit this place! Lunch at the counter and then shopping all afternoon! So much to look at!

[@jenniferpetty5238]

The tunnels beneath downtown are cool. Built during the prohibition era. Worked for an attorney that rented the tunnel space under the antique shop on 19th street for file storage. They’ve closed off most of the tunnel connections years ago but some are still there. Glad you enjoyed yourself!

[@esthergarcia1373]

I went to the Woolworths in downtown LA in my younger years. Bought so many gifts and ate a lot of memorable meals there with my aunt and mother and siblings. Thanks as always Jordan for the memories and great video. ❤️🙏🏻

[@lambjack1]

I worked at the one in massapequa NY in the 80s. Good times!

[@mrs.b.1538]

Love the content!

[@brigitte0079]

Really cool use to go to the one in Hollywood..nice was that the sailor from cracker jack??

[@Zooba57]

Fondest memory of the Woolworth I went to as a kid in the 60's in San Jose was the Orangeade Bubble. Wonder why they didn't remember that for the Bakersfield one you went to. Great video Jordan. Thanks!

[@mariaevans7811]

What a wonderful building, there was a woolworths in my town, unfortunately they closed it, happy memories of my old town bedworth, Nuneaton, England!!!! Ps more jah🐕🐕🐕🐕

[@ctoptop978]

Ugh, makes my heart pang with nostalgia. I remember the Woolworth, Woodward’s Zellers and IGA lunch counters. Mom and I would stop in for fries or a soup after shopping.

[@judithmitchell4667]

Hello Jordan! - So many great memories of Woolworths luncheon counter. Both flea market/antique malls were so much fun. Such a great and laid back video. I am loving these fun, wandering around last couple of videos you've done. Before Covid, my brother and my daughter and I used to do that sort of day trip on Sundays. We would just point the car in a direction and just see what we could find. So much fun. Can't wait to get back to doing that. Thank you so much for today. I had a great time. Blessings - Judith 🎵🎭

[@philjudystabulousadventure8026]

I remember your last visit there. I think you arrived late and they were about to close. During your quick tour, I spotted a John Belushi Animal House figure. I called the store and long story short, a lady tracked it down, called the owner and I bought it for my son. He’s a collector of Belushi related items. From California to Kentucky then on to Florida! Thanks for taking us places like this. Woolworth’s was a Saturday outing for so many of us years ago!

[@judithmcbride4023]

Oh what I would give to have lunch there!! So many childhood memories !! A trip downtown to the big department store to visit Santa for Christmas... then next door to Woolworth’s for something to eat!!❤️❤️

[@marigold7250]

I love the old colors and design from the past. the logo at the entrance is the special touch you don't see today. I wouldn't mind having a kitchen with some of the Woolworth style. The Laurel and Hardy bookends were fantastic. Thanks for taking us along!

[@lmplautz1969]

Loved Antiquing with you 2day❣ You found some really great stuff

[@TimBurVlogs]

Two of my favorite places to hang out! Fun vlog!

[@vickisnyy]

I could spend Hours in those places and lots of $$

[@lauriealexander5857]

Fun times, thanks 😁😁❤❤❤

[@SOUNDGARDEN69]

i use to work in one at IDS Center MN back in 72'''last one here in the city we had 2 of them

[@Orlandorob1]

Used to have one of those diners years ago. As far as the piano belt Elton John wore one

[@ginaferracini5014]

Great.. From top of Australia how awesome is that stepping back in time love it the Lucy doll the welcome back cotter dolls old telephone and vinyls yes get the Tex Ritter.. thanks for showing

[@mirandacoates3780]

I miss woolworths we had it in the U.K. brilliant shop too go in

[@bugsbunny7710]

I really appreciated that you shared this video ,I used to love going shopping with my mom , it's just myself and my 21 yearold son now , and no chance of reliving this kind of experience with my son in tow ,lol thank you again ,

[@QuinceyG]

I so enjoy all of your vlogs, Jordan. They are such fun, and you can really tell how much pride you take in making them. We’ve go so much in common, as I’ve lived in my childhood dream state for 18 years now, and I’m now “Done” as well. You’re inspiring me to make a move as you are doing so that I can move in to bigger and better - the best adventure. Thank you for all you do.

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

Thank you

[@chrishutchinson2297]

It was so fun to see Woolworths again. I really miss it and newberry's. Especially the Lunch Counter. I used to spend a lot of time there when I worked at the Broadway in Westchester, Ca I used to take a break at Woolworths everyday. They also turned that one into the Antique Mall. Kind of like the one you took us to. I love going to those stores. It's fun to poke around and see what kind of Bargains you can find.

[@jeffjohnson4015]

That was a blast from the past and fun to go with you inside the Woolworth's. We used to go to the one we had down here in S.D. a lot. But sadly it is no more. Jeff really enjoyed you going through the antique part of the store. That is so something we both love doing. There was so many great things. It sad you could not get the Shelly Winters photo but how nice they want to keep it there. at the store. Glad you had a great trip

[@terrystanton3848]

woolworths used to be a popular store in the uk famous for pick and mix and selling vinyl records mainly the 45's, it closed during the recession of late 2000;s

[@evonnewilson1073]

I could’ve spent hours looking around. Half of Vinny Bobarino lol!😁

[@christina-yp6jy]

I remember going to Woolworths in Brooklyn, NY when I was a child.

[@catherinestarbird2792]

Now this is right up my alley. Loved it thanks for the great video. Hi from Virginia 😀😀

[@donnastedham9822]

Loved the antique shopping vlog.

[@kingforaday8725]

I remember Woolworths having a luncheonette but never ate anything there. What little money I had was spent on toys. Kmart and Sears also had one. I did eat at these a few times but it was because I was older and working there. I dont recall Penneys or Wards having a luncheonette but they may have before my time.