You drove passed two of my childhood homes and most of the buildings I worked in. Actually, I was in EVERY single room in those old buildings for I.B.M. I led a crew to change every single florescent light in every building and in every room. I lived on Franklin Street, the last house on the street. and North street. I worked on the copper plating line in Endicott and for months at the Owego plant as well.
I enjoy these videos even though I still live here! And I think it’s very nice that you recognize your Patreon subscribers! The 6-second recognition of Patreon subscribers on screen did not affect how much I enjoyed the video!!
It was actually about 5.12 seconds in Final Cut. Had a few new people sign up, so I wanted to make sure they got the recognition they deserve for supporting this channel :-) .
Thank you Frank.😊 I have many fond memories of the Triple Cities. ❤ Talk about a trip down memory lane! 😁 I was glad to see that the lovely 1920's(?) Spanish-colonial house on the hill (rise), just north of that plaza (where the road splits), still remains. When I was a kid, I thought that it was one of prettiest houses in the area. Its funny the things you remember from childhood; -- when one was being chauffered about by parents -- In a backward-facing stationwagon seat 🤣
Wooow, Endicott looks more depressing than ever! I’m thrilled about the new industry coming in, but it’s going to take a miracle to clean up that dump!
@@nealcrawford5806 My dad used to work at IBM on that campus back when it was booming. I’ll never forget when they packed up for NC and everything changed. You rode the right wave! The good news is, the city Binghamton has had a massive turnaround and is a pretty great downtown again. Johnson City starting to make the turn, so hopefully it spreads to Endicott.
@@greynol1 My dad also worked at IBM, mom worked at Endicott Johnson. We lived up on the Northside, spent most of our time roaming all over Endicott as teenagers. I'm 26 years in NC and get back up there every few years to see family and old friends, it's always depressing to see most everything in disarray. I'll have to visit Binghamton while I'm up there in May, glad to hear it's had a massive turnaround. I hope it spreads West for family and friends living up there.
I used to go to plays at the Cider Mill in the 70's. Once I ran into the female leads at Empire Lake. Now Empire Lake is private and owned by murderers, and there are no more plays at the Cider Mill
I remember the Golf Gallery years ago at the split. Looking pretty rough around the Washington ave. section..Is Wings gone now? they were open a few years ago when I was up there.
My Dad and Grandfather worked in building 18 for their whole careers. Both developed and died from progressive neurological diseases causes by the massive TCE spill that went unmitigated or talked about for years. The sight of overcast gloomy north street isn’t good nostalgia for many
Nice, but thanking your patreon supporters doesn't need to take up 3/4 of the center of the screen. And I'd like a commentary of where you are, cross streets, notable buildings past and present far better than your choice of music (yes, I muted it).
It wasn't just IBM. The off-shoring began in the 1970's. (Before IBM there was EJ and a host of other industries -- Some were in decline after WW2) IBM picked up the slack for awhile (employed the next two, three or maybe four generations) But even a producer of high-tech items could not compete with the cheap laobor overseas. Nowadays automation will be replacing those people in China, etc..
@@here_we_go_again2571I agree, it's not just IBM who left. You can tell by the number of empty industrial buildings, scattered all across Tri Cities, and the upstate NY in general. The devastation is everywhere. There is a general feeling of depression in the air.
@@fgpalm honest…it is the friend that wrote to me after your Washington Ave video and said, “No offense, but your town looks like the setting for a zombie movie.”
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You drove passed two of my childhood homes and most of the buildings I worked in. Actually, I was in EVERY single room in those old buildings for I.B.M. I led a crew to change every single florescent light in every building and in every room. I lived on Franklin Street, the last house on the street. and North street. I worked on the copper plating line in Endicott and for months at the Owego plant as well.
A nice way to start the day. Thanks, Frank.
I enjoy these videos even though I still live here! And I think it’s very nice that you recognize your Patreon subscribers! The 6-second recognition of Patreon subscribers on screen did not affect how much I enjoyed the video!!
It was actually about 5.12 seconds in Final Cut. Had a few new people sign up, so I wanted to make sure they got the recognition they deserve for supporting this channel :-) .
Thank you Frank.😊
I have many fond memories of the Triple Cities. ❤ Talk about a trip down memory lane! 😁
I was glad to see that the lovely 1920's(?) Spanish-colonial house on the hill (rise), just north of that plaza (where the road splits),
still remains. When I was a kid, I thought that it was one of prettiest houses in the area. Its funny the things you remember from
childhood; -- when one was being chauffered about by parents -- In a backward-facing stationwagon seat 🤣
Thanks for a ride down memory lane.
Missing all the hustle and bustle of the IBM'rs out and about
Thanks for the ride down memory lane.
i used to live there now i live 20 miles away in spencer ny
Wooow, Endicott looks more depressing than ever! I’m thrilled about the new industry coming in, but it’s going to take a miracle to clean up that dump!
Agreed. It was a nice village back in the day, nothing but a shit hole now. I do miss the old days up there, but so glad I moved to NC.
@@nealcrawford5806 My dad used to work at IBM on that campus back when it was booming. I’ll never forget when they packed up for NC and everything changed. You rode the right wave! The good news is, the city Binghamton has had a massive turnaround and is a pretty great downtown again. Johnson City starting to make the turn, so hopefully it spreads to Endicott.
@@greynol1 My dad also worked at IBM, mom worked at Endicott Johnson. We lived up on the Northside, spent most of our time roaming all over Endicott as teenagers. I'm 26 years in NC and get back up there every few years to see family and old friends, it's always depressing to see most everything in disarray. I'll have to visit Binghamton while I'm up there in May, glad to hear it's had a massive turnaround. I hope it spreads West for family and friends living up there.
I enjoyed the ride. Like your idea.
Which way EJ?
Nice music. Went to seaton about 9 million years ago. Late 80s
I used to go to plays at the Cider Mill in the 70's. Once I ran into the female leads at Empire Lake. Now Empire Lake is private and owned by murderers, and there are no more plays at the Cider Mill
I remember the Golf Gallery years ago at the split. Looking pretty rough around the Washington ave. section..Is Wings gone now? they were open a few years ago when I was up there.
Not sure on wings
@@fgpalm Had a for sale sign in front last time I went by.
Thanks bro!
Welcome
Great video.
So sad
Oh hey, looks like we've got ourselves a verified user!
@@AnimatingStudios2002 I'm a RUclipsr from Binghamton!
A lot of change from my last time in early 97. Sad to see!
Hey it looks like I'm heading to work now... lol
My Dad and Grandfather worked in building 18 for their whole careers. Both developed and died from progressive neurological diseases causes by the massive TCE spill that went unmitigated or talked about for years. The sight of overcast gloomy north street isn’t good nostalgia for many
@zipinbyu
Did "they" (whomever was responsible for the TCE spill) eventually clean it up?
Wow
Nice, but thanking your patreon supporters doesn't need to take up 3/4 of the center of the screen. And I'd like a commentary of where you are, cross streets, notable buildings past and present far better than your choice of music (yes, I muted it).
Sorry the music was free lol. Thanks for the feed back!
IBM leaves. Town dies.
It wasn't just IBM.
The off-shoring began in the 1970's.
(Before IBM there was EJ and a
host of other industries -- Some
were in decline after WW2)
IBM picked up the slack for awhile
(employed the next two, three
or maybe four generations)
But even a producer of high-tech
items could not compete with
the cheap laobor overseas.
Nowadays automation will be
replacing those people in China,
etc..
@@here_we_go_again2571I agree, it's not just IBM who left. You can tell by the number of empty industrial buildings, scattered all across Tri Cities, and the upstate NY in general. The devastation is everywhere. There is a general feeling of depression in the air.
I like to sends the links to these videos to my friend in Europe so she can see how ugly my town is.
Lol
@@fgpalm honest…it is the friend that wrote to me after your Washington Ave video and said, “No offense, but your town looks like the setting for a zombie movie.”
@@christinacascadilla4473 I do eat brains for breakfast! Lol jk
@ christinacascadilla4473
Tell your friend you want
to see her videos of the
immigrant "suburbs" in
Europe. She won't have
much to brag about. ;)
@@here_we_go_again2571 she lives in Oxford, England. It’s beautiful there.