World's Largest Private Collection of Antique Neon Gas, Oil, and Automotive Signs in North Carolina

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  • Опубликовано: 8 янв 2025

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  • @rickarra1833
    @rickarra1833 Год назад +8

    I could sit with him for years listening to stories about him, his family, and life. I love talking to people leaning so many things I was never exposed too

    • @rickbusch7911
      @rickbusch7911 9 месяцев назад +1

      You and me both. I almost always run into an old timer with the knowledge and stories every time I go to garage sales or auctions. My wife just gives me a look, knowing I'm gonna be quite awhile. I love the stuff these guys know, some of the tricks and tips they know, and how they used to get themselves into mischief. Back then the cops would tell ya to take into another jurisdiction, or join right in with you. It was all honest clean fun. Now it's smashing and grabbing, idiots fighting over stupid shit or shooting at each other. I miss the 70s.

  • @thegoodfight426
    @thegoodfight426 Год назад +14

    I have something to confess to you all!!! I am addicted to this channel! There are many other channels that travel these areas as well, but none compare to this one!!! Thank you John and Jodi!!!

  • @sonjajohn1166
    @sonjajohn1166 6 месяцев назад +2

    Love those old world buildings. So happy they saved it. I love this stuff. Life and real true history from real folk. .

  • @1949LA-ARCH
    @1949LA-ARCH Год назад +11

    Awesome collection😊Desoto automotive company is the sign with the green inner neon light. 1961 was the Desoto last year for car production. Part of the Chrysler corporation 😊

  • @TheSassy777
    @TheSassy777 Год назад +14

    One word comes to me on this collection is-UNREAL- Great tour of his collection..:.

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  Год назад +1

      Thornton has found the best of the best for sure ! Thanks for watching and the comment.. John & Jodi

  • @ronmack1767
    @ronmack1767 Год назад +8

    Throughly enjoy seeing Mr. Beroth's amazing and unique collection again. He is a very nice man and knows his collection history. Thank you John and Jodie for videoing it. Take care and God bless.

  • @Mrs.Frankenstein
    @Mrs.Frankenstein Год назад +12

    We were lucky enough to get to tour this place and it was unreal! Hes such a sweet man! Glad you enjoyed Mount Pilot its also a beautiful place! Seeing the Knob in the distance distance is something you can never forget! Great video John!!

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  Год назад +2

      thanks ! How many years have you guys been going there to visit?

    • @Mrs.Frankenstein
      @Mrs.Frankenstein Год назад +1

      @@theappalachianchannel Pilot Mountain only about 3 years! Mt Airy 8! Both places are absolutely wonderful!!

  • @kathimeadows7869
    @kathimeadows7869 Год назад +10

    The greatest collection. So glad you were able to tour it and record!

  • @ciscoponch67
    @ciscoponch67 11 месяцев назад +2

    My gosh, you had me at Charles Chips!!!! WOW!!!! 😊 ❤ 🎉

  • @lisab.7339
    @lisab.7339 Год назад +4

    Very nice collection. Enjoyed the video John & Jodi!

  • @jimmymalone3494
    @jimmymalone3494 Год назад +3

    I really enjoyed all of the signs and gas & oil signs.Thank for sharing and God Bless y'all.

  • @deltonwatts9726
    @deltonwatts9726 Год назад +8

    That's a great museum!

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  Год назад +1

      Thornton has found the best of the best for sure ! Thanks for watching and the comment.. John & Jodi

  • @tomrut3653
    @tomrut3653 Год назад +26

    I guess you are young if you didn’t know “The Lone Ranger” and I guess I’m old. Enjoyed the trip down memory lane.

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  Год назад +1

      it was before my time but ad heard of it but didn't know who the actor was. Thanks for watching the video! John & Jodi

    • @joewoodchuck3824
      @joewoodchuck3824 Год назад +4

      Eleven different actors have played the Lone Ranger. There was also the Native American character known as Tonto played by Jay Silverheels (an actual Native American).
      Let's not forget Yosemite Sam!

    • @suzukibn1131
      @suzukibn1131 Год назад

      Ha! Me, too.

    • @jonathanbuford1793
      @jonathanbuford1793 11 месяцев назад

      I’ll be 55 2024 and was suprised about not knowing the Lone Ranger I didn’t know the actors name but I knew right away it was

  • @TheCrackerBox
    @TheCrackerBox Год назад +9

    What an incredible achievement to have collected such an amazing amount of treasures!! Thank you for another great video brother !!

  • @Eduardo-uo7qs
    @Eduardo-uo7qs Год назад +3

    Congratulations Mr.Thornton and família!
    Great, awesome, wonderful collection.
    I love Petroliana too!
    John thanks for sharing us the vídeo.
    From Rio Brazil.

  • @jamzdotnet
    @jamzdotnet Год назад +2

    Magnificent collection he has!

  • @madisonfireman5006
    @madisonfireman5006 Год назад +5

    Enjoy watching your videos and I must say this is the best one I’ve seen yet. Thornton has a collection like no other.

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  Год назад +3

      Thanks for watching! Thornton, his wife and son were very nice people to work with on this video!1 John & Jodi

  • @willswords7373
    @willswords7373 10 месяцев назад +1

    Why haven’t I heard of this channel before??! New subscriber. Love this stuff man!!!

  • @redneckways1933
    @redneckways1933 Год назад +4

    What an outstanding collection of American pride. This place is just a small look at how Great United States is. Stay free!

  • @kennethmoles4643
    @kennethmoles4643 Год назад +1

    Thornton Beroth is a class act! The entire family is simply wonderful folks.

  • @kaymoore7034
    @kaymoore7034 10 месяцев назад +1

    I enjoyed this memory trip so much. It made me feel young again that most of it is older than I am.

  • @joycejones4526
    @joycejones4526 Год назад +4

    How awesome was this video. You and Jody take us to the most interesting places and we meet the most beautiful people. Thank you for all the work you do. Safe travel and happy days.

  • @busterbelair5144
    @busterbelair5144 11 месяцев назад +1

    Astounding collection! Amazing!! I admire this mans dedication. Wow, my goodness absolutely mind boggling. This man could teach the Smithsonian a thing or two. Thank you.

  • @emeraldgypsyheart
    @emeraldgypsyheart Год назад +1

    This was an awesome video! I have an old 1960’s or 1970’s gulf gas glass that was in my mom’s atuff. Plus a few old stickers from some gas companies.

  • @ang_ros
    @ang_ros Год назад +1

    I was amazed with everything downstairs, but as soon as y’all went upstairs, I was mind blown!

  • @patriotr.behnke3086
    @patriotr.behnke3086 Год назад +2

    Thornton your an American treasure yourself!!
    Thanks for the look, and the history 💯
    I wanted it, so I bought it, there it is 😉👍🏻🇺🇸

  • @CurtSchmidt-t1r
    @CurtSchmidt-t1r 11 месяцев назад +1

    Absolutely amazing collection. I worked I the sign industry and live in Cincinnati, Ohio. Cincinnati is the home of the National Sign Museum. He has some VERY unique signs.

  • @MarkWYoung-ky4uc
    @MarkWYoung-ky4uc Год назад +2

    John I am so glad you got up with Mr. Beroth and do a tour with him. I'm not surprised you ran into him at Priddy's as everybody shows up there sooner or later. I met Mr. Beroth several years ago at the thresher's reunion in Denton, N.C. He was there with his Amoco oil truck seen here. He loves people and loves talking with people.

  • @johnmburton55
    @johnmburton55 10 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you for all the blessings,my ancestors were Looney,Holston,Tipton,Jobr,Tate and Copus from east ,Tn

  • @thoreakes1439
    @thoreakes1439 Год назад +1

    I appreciated the video very much. An incredible collection owned by a solid family.

  • @jeffwoods9666
    @jeffwoods9666 Год назад +1

    Glad he let you do that . I could talk to him all day . I got a friend he probably has him beat but not on the oil cans . His oil cans are unbelievable. I never seen so many rare cans like NOS . Big wow on the cans

  • @gene8091
    @gene8091 Год назад +1

    Another great viedo u guys do a great job

  • @tommarple1449
    @tommarple1449 8 месяцев назад +1

    Great guy and collection. Thank You

  • @ronaldhall2489
    @ronaldhall2489 11 месяцев назад +1

    Great video sir. Loved the Cushman

  • @MrDerJohann
    @MrDerJohann Год назад +1

    So Crazy... Thank you so much from Germany 🇩🇪♥️🇺🇸

  • @brianforrest3377
    @brianforrest3377 Год назад +5

    This a such a awesome video my friend

  • @BadlandsBandit
    @BadlandsBandit 11 месяцев назад +1

    What a collection! What a cool place! What a great dude! Thanks the video!

  • @waynemiracle8928
    @waynemiracle8928 Год назад +4

    Jon, I absolutely loved this. I am into a little petroliana and old car stuff. My garage is full of this kind of stuff with the exception my collection is mostly reproduction signs. Thortons is the real thing! I have seen him on American pickers back years ago. I appreciate your channel because you have added to my bucket list of places to go! Thanks so much for all your videos!

  • @BA-ic9uh
    @BA-ic9uh 11 месяцев назад +1

    It’s so wonderful to hear the passion in his voice about his collection. I hope it’s all very well catalogued with videos of them telling about the items , where things came from and how he acquired them. Kudos to you all for letting us see it all. Thank you

  • @nathanisenhour4420
    @nathanisenhour4420 Год назад +1

    Appreciate the tour sir..Nice neons..

  • @castoresnegros
    @castoresnegros 9 месяцев назад +1

    This old nice guy is a living history treasure

  • @randyabernathy1958
    @randyabernathy1958 Год назад +2

    Best one yet,God bless

  • @demadre
    @demadre Год назад +2

    WOW! What a collection. I must be old, I knew that was a Desoto sign.

  • @silverlaptop2022
    @silverlaptop2022 11 месяцев назад +4

    STOP dreamin' rite now! The only true time travel is the wisdom and experience of our elders, God bless em🙏🌹🙏

  • @terrysumter6440
    @terrysumter6440 Год назад +1

    Thought you would no the lone ranger... Im like that man listen to it on the old RCA Victor radio.. also gunsmoke and several more

  • @Romulus8
    @Romulus8 11 месяцев назад +1

    ONE OF MY FAVORITE VIDEOS EVER ANYWHERE !

  • @monmixer
    @monmixer Год назад +2

    Ladder is commonly used in libraries to this day.

  • @shaneprice9901
    @shaneprice9901 Год назад +2

    What a collection. WOW

  • @jerrypearce5920
    @jerrypearce5920 11 месяцев назад +1

    I just love old timers like that full stories 👍✌️ amazing collection 👍👍👍 that little store is some money !!! Very cool !!! Where is the store at?

  • @Mr.XJ.96
    @Mr.XJ.96 Год назад +2

    What's incredible to me is I seen a Penn Drake Oil Box high on a shelf With Penreco on it. Penn Drake oil was manufactured here in My hometown of Petrolia Pa by Penreco.

  • @robertwright4029
    @robertwright4029 Год назад +2

    Hey there, just wanted to let ya know, that wasn't an AMC neon sign representative. That was a Desoto Plymouth Dealer sign. Great channel great content!!

  • @davidcrawford219
    @davidcrawford219 Год назад +2

    Wow! THANKS FOR SHARING.

  • @kathyrnsorensen3571
    @kathyrnsorensen3571 Год назад +2

    Phoenix AZ....love Andy Griffith , collection is wonderful

  • @FischerRestoration
    @FischerRestoration Год назад +1

    Now you're talking! One of my old passions collecting signs. Beautiful gold mine collection.. thanks for sharing!

  • @AnHonestLiar
    @AnHonestLiar Год назад +1

    Great video! That man is a national treasure!!

  • @frankparks4900
    @frankparks4900 Год назад +1

    ANOTHER GREAT ONE! You knocked it out of the park John!

  • @stanfullerton8485
    @stanfullerton8485 Год назад +1

    wonderful collection

  • @RobertGott-c3f
    @RobertGott-c3f Год назад +2

    This is the best collection I have ever seen
    Thank you so much for making it possible😮😮😊😊

  • @robertpirtle3638
    @robertpirtle3638 Год назад +2

    Wow what a collection. Great video. I bet the man is a hoot

  • @Beck7407
    @Beck7407 Год назад +2

    Awesome collection! I enjoyed this video and I would love to see Thornton’s collection and speak to him. We have alot in common.

  • @tonyhamilton9764
    @tonyhamilton9764 Год назад +5

    This man's overflow could be a museum in itself. What a fantastic collection.

  • @geraldbentley5781
    @geraldbentley5781 Год назад +2

    Great video, really enjoyed all Great collection 👍 😊😊

  • @albertorozco5981
    @albertorozco5981 Год назад +1

    Priceless history....beautiful work and dedication to collect and preserve our history.

  • @mikemontgomery7337
    @mikemontgomery7337 Год назад +2

    Amazing collection !!!

  • @bikabill403
    @bikabill403 Год назад +2

    Great video, great place and wonderful people. Thanks for this video. I gotta tell ya I went to Australia some years ago and came back with a couple of Western Australia motorcycle license plates. Got 'em on the garage wall.

  • @suzukibn1131
    @suzukibn1131 Год назад +3

    WOW!!! What a collection!! Does Art stay close in case something happens with Thornton?
    Super great video. Pam is a beauty.

  • @tammyvaughn6662
    @tammyvaughn6662 Год назад +2

    Thanks for another interesting video John!

  • @nathanisenhour4420
    @nathanisenhour4420 Год назад +1

    Look at that Pegasus sign..! Sweet!..

  • @nathanisenhour4420
    @nathanisenhour4420 Год назад +1

    That Crown pump was nice !

  • @davypeugeot
    @davypeugeot Год назад +2

    Wow , absolutely awesome collection. Laid out like the best museum I've seen. I'm a fan of cars etc myself this is heaven to me. Great video guys thank you.
    Maybe I'll get there on my way down to SC next year ,God willing.

  • @miarawks
    @miarawks 9 месяцев назад +1

    He has a museum of history.

  • @robertclubs9908
    @robertclubs9908 Год назад +1

    Love the show Thanks.

  • @marjoleinspruijt4154
    @marjoleinspruijt4154 Год назад +6

    This is so amazing!

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  Год назад +1

      Thornton has found the best of the best for sure ! Thanks for watching and the comment.. John & Jodi

    • @marshabanks2297
      @marshabanks2297 8 месяцев назад

      Wow! My mind is blown! I have never met a man so interesting as this gentleman who knows so much about the gasoline and oil business it boggles my mind. Hll think he could teach the Smithsonian a thing or two about collecting and maintaining a museum! I cannot imagine the value or the cost of what l just witnessed in this museum. I would love to be able to sit and talk with Thornton Beroth for only one afternoon for the knowledge and wisdom in his brain. Hes truly a very blessed person and amazes me how well he gets around at his age!! Im highly impressed with his museum and his knowledge.

  • @johnt6673
    @johnt6673 Год назад +2

    He could sell everything for millions. He has one hell of a collection. Just amazing.

    • @WAL_DC-6B
      @WAL_DC-6B Год назад

      @@LINJ638 That should also make for one nice tax right off!

  • @Jacob_6420
    @Jacob_6420 Год назад +2

    Crazy he mentions Riner Virginia, not far from where i live and i pass through weekly for work

  • @gillisBR549
    @gillisBR549 Год назад +1

    Now that’s a COLLECTION!!!

  • @saragarmon1227
    @saragarmon1227 Год назад +2

    Thank you for sharing these awesome videos I really enjoy watching every one you posted have a bless Sunday

  • @rogertemple7193
    @rogertemple7193 Год назад +6

    Another great museum of yesterday for you
    to see and learn about the past in Pilot Mountain
    North Carolina and this is a really nice place to see
    a lot great things from the past Thank You very much
    and until your next video take care and Thank You.🤠::
    🇺🇲🇺🇲📹📱🇺🇲📱📹🇺🇲🇺🇲

  • @Oldmaninthestream
    @Oldmaninthestream 7 месяцев назад

    Thanks for everyone evolved for sharing the knowledge of our shared American past.

  • @redrebels24
    @redrebels24 7 месяцев назад

    This place is AWESOME

  • @catfishinpappy1591
    @catfishinpappy1591 Год назад +1

    AMAZING !!! 🙂👍

  • @Oldcarnut63
    @Oldcarnut63 Год назад +2

    The sign when the man asked who does that sign represent the company is DeSoto

  • @deanbarr5740
    @deanbarr5740 Год назад +2

    Very interesting John and Jodi ❤

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  Год назад +1

      Thanks for watching! Thornton, his wife and son were very nice people to work with on this video!1 John & Jodi

  • @philliphoward7455
    @philliphoward7455 Год назад +2

    A beautiful collection. Thank you for the video.
    The old gas pumps appeal to me. I don't own any but I have a great deal of admiration for them . Think about this: They might need a bit of physical effort to operate, but they
    needed no electricity to operate. They could operate " Off the Grid ", and thusly were, in a sense, a better pump than today.

  • @lesterstrimel4703
    @lesterstrimel4703 10 месяцев назад +1

    Absolutely amazing 👏

  • @onaciam
    @onaciam 11 месяцев назад +1

    Totally awesome thanks❤

  • @stepheneggert9474
    @stepheneggert9474 Год назад +1

    I've started my collection ..one piece at a time.. starting with an old Rotary inground lift..I restored it back to working order.. 1967 model ..# FP. 46 H. Mark 5. Single post .fully hydraulic. An old saylor Beall American made air compressor..to turn my 2 car garage into a service Bay..like my dad owned back in the 1960s 70s..I have respect for saving the past..love the phillps 66 stuff..like my dad had..any stuff u want to donate i would love to care for ..and share the past to younger folks..trying to carry on our motoring past..love your collection..I respect it..

  • @davidm4160
    @davidm4160 Год назад +3

    No wonder why a regular guy like me can't find this stuff, this guy has it all.

  • @Steven-e7c
    @Steven-e7c 5 месяцев назад

    An absolute amazing collection. I loved every minute of watching it. Thanks for sharing it.

  • @jeananderson815
    @jeananderson815 7 месяцев назад

    no words, just WOWWWWWWWWWWWWW

  • @leeannebailey78
    @leeannebailey78 6 месяцев назад

    Awesome! My Daddy served in the Army the same years! He was stationed in Newfoundland. ❤

  • @michelleraney3577
    @michelleraney3577 Год назад +4

    That was absolutely amazing!! I just wonder how many years it took for him to collect it all?

  • @LowKeyGT89
    @LowKeyGT89 5 месяцев назад

    Amazing collection! I think Standard/Amoco might be his favorite brand. And I loved his advice about renting the crane to move the shelving, "If you want to do something, don't hesitate, go ahead and do it, if you keep fumbling around, you'll never get it done". Words to live by for sure! ⛽

  • @sonjajohn1166
    @sonjajohn1166 6 месяцев назад

    I just noticed the tag still attached to his Veterans cap. lol. Love it.

  • @davidcrawford219
    @davidcrawford219 Год назад +2

    Union 76 stuff my favorite.

  • @Aprilwyatt0005
    @Aprilwyatt0005 Год назад +4

    Omg 😮that is so cool!!!! I love it!!

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  Год назад +1

      Hello April. We will be back at the Brooks Store on the 21st. You and Sadie come out and visit with us!

    • @Aprilwyatt0005
      @Aprilwyatt0005 Год назад

      @@theappalachianchannel absolutely!! Sadie just said the other day she wanted to see you guys. Lol

  • @darrenbeavers8099
    @darrenbeavers8099 Год назад +2

    7200 Sq ft. Wow amazing. Hope he has fire insurance with all the old neon ballasts draw some juice. Cool video

  • @wildfire365
    @wildfire365 Год назад +2

    This is the biggest and best ive seen.

    • @theappalachianchannel
      @theappalachianchannel  Год назад +1

      Thanks for watching! Thornton, his wife and son were very nice people to work with on this video! John & Jodi

  • @monmixer
    @monmixer Год назад +3

    Nothing from the show was filmed there. Pilot Mountain was the inspiration for the fictional town of Mount Pilot in “The Andy Griffith Show,” a nearby larger town near Mayberry. Nearby the actual town is Pilot Mount State Park which is known for its Big Pinnacle peak seen for several miles.
    If they want to see more then it's road trip time!!! Nothing b eats in person sight seeing.

  • @harrymasson1250
    @harrymasson1250 Год назад +3

    LOVE it All