Oddly enough my dad actually managed that airport in the early sixties….we lived in a mobile home just behind the office. My earliest memories of it are of my brother and I scampering about the grounds, cornfields, and hangars. Orange crush from the old timey soda cooler. Weekly random airplane rides in the piper cub. A magical beginning for my life.
I had a nearly idyllic childhood growing up in the Lincoln circa 1960-1968 (for me 2-9 yrs old). It’s sad to see its decline, while I recognized some things, the college (my mom worked there), some of the downtown things, the cobblestone streets, it looks nothing like it used to.
Population and square miles makes the difference. Despite businesses closing, our population has grown to almost 16,000. Plus we had THREE universities, not one. Both Lincoln University and Lincoln Christian University have closed their doors. Heartland is still up and running.
Lived there 9 years ago basically grew up there until my teens then moved loved it there everyone was so nice back then
Old midwest downtowns are something to behold. Lincoln has a nice airport also.
Oddly enough my dad actually managed that airport in the early sixties….we lived in a mobile home just behind the office. My earliest memories of it are of my brother and I scampering about the grounds, cornfields, and hangars. Orange crush from the old timey soda cooler. Weekly random airplane rides in the piper cub. A magical beginning for my life.
I had a nearly idyllic childhood growing up in the Lincoln circa 1960-1968 (for me 2-9 yrs old). It’s sad to see its decline, while I recognized some things, the college (my mom worked there), some of the downtown things, the cobblestone streets, it looks nothing like it used to.
Lived there for about 14 years. Really enjoyed the video and old land marks.
Looks like a nice place to live.
it wasn't- too many drunkies, all the places are closed or close to it, its a sad shell of its former glory.
frm what I see here on you tube the whole state of Illinois looks like this. Even Springgfield my home town. Down town is dead. @@RB-FM
Illinois is pretty sad rn- :(
It is
It used to be when I was growing up there back in the late 70s/80s. Once the 90s hit, Lincoln really went downhill especially with the closing of LDC.
I’m from Lincoln!!!
no way
I’m going to move here, the diversity could be better in this town
i live here
Nice! Lincoln is a great small town. How do you like it there?
@@exploreusacities i like it, love the small towns
I consider Lincoln (13,200) to be a Big City LOL. I grew up in a town of only 2,200. All relative to what you are accustomed to and prefer.
It looks so sad and empty 😮
Lincoln isn’t as small, it’s like a mini city
what's the difference between a small town and a mini city?
Population and square miles makes the difference. Despite businesses closing, our population has grown to almost 16,000. Plus we had THREE universities, not one. Both Lincoln University and Lincoln Christian University have closed their doors. Heartland is still up and running.
Keep going...Don't stop! Drugs have taken over!
Go to 446 10th next time 😊