Fascinating Rural TEXAS - Where Time Has Stood Still (For Now)
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Date: 2024-01-28
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BigGator5
There are some buildings worth saving, some are not. No matter how good our upkeep, things will eventually become too expensive to repair. While a lot of things were built to last in the past, we do have better building techniques and most buildings 100 years ago don't have the modern electrical/plumbing/air conditioning in them that people need today. We also know how to build better against earthquakes, flooding, tornados, and hurricanes than a hundred years ago.
There's a balancing act. I don't have enough info on the buildings in this video to make a judgment call.
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There are some buildings worth saving, some are not. No matter how good our upkeep, things will eventually become too expensive to repair. While a lot of things were built to last in the past, we do have better building techniques and most buildings 100 years ago don't have the modern electrical/plumbing/air conditioning in them that people need today. We also know how to build better against earthquakes, flooding, tornados, and hurricanes than a hundred years ago.
There's a balancing act. I don't have enough info on the buildings in this video to make a judgment call.
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lizlocher3612
Very interesting video. Loved Dwight Eisenhower house! I agree with you about the old large houses in the neighborhood- they should NOT ever be torn down. The Denison Hotel and the Rialto Theatre were once grand buildings, and hopefully, will be included in those coming plans to upgrade the city! At least most of the old homes around The Eisenhower house looked pretty well kept and people populated the area very well still. Though a throw back of 50 or so years, it is still very nice. Thank you for this video!
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Very interesting video. Loved Dwight Eisenhower house! I agree with you about the old large houses in the neighborhood- they should NOT ever be torn down. The Denison Hotel and the Rialto Theatre were once grand buildings, and hopefully, will be included in those coming plans to upgrade the city! At least most of the old homes around The Eisenhower house looked pretty well kept and people populated the area very well still. Though a throw back of 50 or so years, it is still very nice. Thank you for this video!
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maried3717
We just drove through Denison 2 weeks ago on the interstate. I wanted to stop and explore Denison and other towns, but my husband is bent on. getting there. and not the Journey. I'm flying back to Texas in July and will be staying at my daughter's 3 miles outside Henrietta, another hidden gem just 20 miles east of Wichita Falls. Thanks for the video, it helped satisfy my curiosity.
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We just drove through Denison 2 weeks ago on the interstate. I wanted to stop and explore Denison and other towns, but my husband is bent on. getting there. and not the Journey. I'm flying back to Texas in July and will be staying at my daughter's 3 miles outside Henrietta, another hidden gem just 20 miles east of Wichita Falls. Thanks for the video, it helped satisfy my curiosity.
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karenparks6271
You should have done your homework on the city. Lots going on here. Investors have put a lot of money in bringing the town back. Actually the Hotel Denison is being renovated. The overhead walkway was a catcall. This town has a long history of interesting stories you should really do a little research before saying it’s dead and will be gone in ten years.
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You should have done your homework on the city. Lots going on here. Investors have put a lot of money in bringing the town back. Actually the Hotel Denison is being renovated. The overhead walkway was a catcall. This town has a long history of interesting stories you should really do a little research before saying it’s dead and will be gone in ten years.
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ds1968ify
Bought my little house in Denison 5 years ago and it’s almost doubled in value. The town is slowly recovering and revitalizing. The old Kroger is now a brand new Ace Hardware. A lot of the old houses are being renovated and flipped. I love living here after living in Austin and Plano for many years.
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Bought my little house in Denison 5 years ago and it’s almost doubled in value. The town is slowly recovering and revitalizing. The old Kroger is now a brand new Ace Hardware. A lot of the old houses are being renovated and flipped. I love living here after living in Austin and Plano for many years.
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jpdavis6042
Enjoying your vids. The Old Grand Hotels, which were often the tallest
in town have always fascinated me. I have stayed in a few of them.
Much of my clan was from Denison before the journey to Cal. Speaking
of old Grand Hotels the one in Yuma AZ (San Carlos) is a story.
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Enjoying your vids. The Old Grand Hotels, which were often the tallest
in town have always fascinated me. I have stayed in a few of them.
Much of my clan was from Denison before the journey to Cal. Speaking
of old Grand Hotels the one in Yuma AZ (San Carlos) is a story.
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willbygosh4887
Many of those Grand Ole' Hotels have been saved being renovated into affordable senior apartments using historical state and federal tax credits, that could bring a boost to this downtown especially where it might not be no longer feasable to operate a hotel of that size.
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Many of those Grand Ole' Hotels have been saved being renovated into affordable senior apartments using historical state and federal tax credits, that could bring a boost to this downtown especially where it might not be no longer feasable to operate a hotel of that size.
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buzzkincaid5521
If one high tech company moved in, restored the buildings to suite their needs, this would return to a vital town. It has the railroad, is one hour from the metroplex, and if it’s airport’s runways were lengthened, it would have a new life.
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If one high tech company moved in, restored the buildings to suite their needs, this would return to a vital town. It has the railroad, is one hour from the metroplex, and if it’s airport’s runways were lengthened, it would have a new life.
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dntulsa5039
Southwest of Denison is the old closed down Perrin AFB. I was stationed there in 1961-62. Perrin was closed in 1971 and definetely hurt the economy of Denison. In December of 1962, I got orders to Naha Air Base Okinawa, and away I went.
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Southwest of Denison is the old closed down Perrin AFB. I was stationed there in 1961-62. Perrin was closed in 1971 and definetely hurt the economy of Denison. In December of 1962, I got orders to Naha Air Base Okinawa, and away I went.
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johngmcd3
I realy enjoy your road trips, I have lived moat of my life in Michigan but I have also lived in Texas and in, my roots go back to Tenn and Texas. I have old home movies that my Dad took ( I'm 79. I have converted those to digital.
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I realy enjoy your road trips, I have lived moat of my life in Michigan but I have also lived in Texas and in, my roots go back to Tenn and Texas. I have old home movies that my Dad took ( I'm 79. I have converted those to digital.
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Sealight007
4: 08 Ashburn's Ice Cream. Ashburn's had ice cream in the Dallas area. I worked at his Richardson Tx store in 1967. Cowboy's Meridith etc use to come in with their family for Ashburn's fresh peach icecream! Best ever!
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4: 08 Ashburn's Ice Cream. Ashburn's had ice cream in the Dallas area. I worked at his Richardson Tx store in 1967. Cowboy's Meridith etc use to come in with their family for Ashburn's fresh peach icecream! Best ever!
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Thomas63r2
Why are you so bearish on Dennison - did you say it wouldn't exist in 10 years It has actually been slowly growing; adding 3, 000 people in the last 10 years. For the most part it is a fairly clean modest city.
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Why are you so bearish on Dennison - did you say it wouldn't exist in 10 years It has actually been slowly growing; adding 3, 000 people in the last 10 years. For the most part it is a fairly clean modest city.
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dstanhope
I appreciate your videos not only because of the hard work you and your wife go through but also I get to explore many places in America from my couch thanks to you. Keep up the hard work! Fan from Savannah, ga
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I appreciate your videos not only because of the hard work you and your wife go through but also I get to explore many places in America from my couch thanks to you. Keep up the hard work! Fan from Savannah, ga
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curtrichardson9019
Head's up to all you people moving to Texas from California. DO NOT bring your liberal democrat California politics to Texas! You will quickly regret it, besides, YOUR LEAVING CALIFORNIA FOR A REASON.
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Head's up to all you people moving to Texas from California. DO NOT bring your liberal democrat California politics to Texas! You will quickly regret it, besides, YOUR LEAVING CALIFORNIA FOR A REASON.
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bthomson
As are you! You might want to include this lovely phrase in all the rest of your videos. Sort of as a signature! It is so inclusive and representative of what you are doing! Thanks for all of it!
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As are you! You might want to include this lovely phrase in all the rest of your videos. Sort of as a signature! It is so inclusive and representative of what you are doing! Thanks for all of it!
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nancywood9027
I wish homes had more spacious yard areas like they used to have. I remember my grandmother lived in a small rural Texas town. She wasn't rich but she had a huge yard area. It was so nice.
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I wish homes had more spacious yard areas like they used to have. I remember my grandmother lived in a small rural Texas town. She wasn't rich but she had a huge yard area. It was so nice.
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markseely4344
I also love your video's and I live here cause of the small town environment, the people and the old building's and not so busy and congested like Dallas is. .This is why I live here.
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I also love your video's and I live here cause of the small town environment, the people and the old building's and not so busy and congested like Dallas is. .This is why I live here.
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hotdogwx
I have family who live in denison. We travel there all the time. There house is walking distance from the beatiful downtown. My dad bought a guitar there. I like the town alot.
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I have family who live in denison. We travel there all the time. There house is walking distance from the beatiful downtown. My dad bought a guitar there. I like the town alot.
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gazzareece7082
99% of people under 40 years old will have no idea who Eisenhower was, what he did or anything about him. It's the way America is becoming more illiterate every year.
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99% of people under 40 years old will have no idea who Eisenhower was, what he did or anything about him. It's the way America is becoming more illiterate every year.
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johnhix484
Born there in 1946. Denison is not dying and is being reincarnated as a far North suburb of Dallas. If you think it’s dying, just check the present real estate prices!
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Born there in 1946. Denison is not dying and is being reincarnated as a far North suburb of Dallas. If you think it’s dying, just check the present real estate prices!
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jimjustice581
I’m sure the Eisenhowers were SO pleased the railroad came a stones throw from their front door. And that two-story house you pointed out is, indeed, a beauty.
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I’m sure the Eisenhowers were SO pleased the railroad came a stones throw from their front door. And that two-story house you pointed out is, indeed, a beauty.
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Talk2WandaVision
I find Dennison intriguing and charming. A place I would never know existed if it wasn’t for your video. Thank you! You cover the most fascinating places.
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I find Dennison intriguing and charming. A place I would never know existed if it wasn’t for your video. Thank you! You cover the most fascinating places.
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usa-by-car
Nice video. Right within the first few seconds it brushes past a mural worth mentioning: It honors Sully Sullenberger, another famous son of this town.
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Nice video. Right within the first few seconds it brushes past a mural worth mentioning: It honors Sully Sullenberger, another famous son of this town.
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Thomas-yr9ln
When you don't invest money in infrastructure and crooked politicians line there pockets with your tax dollars this is what happens to your town.
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When you don't invest money in infrastructure and crooked politicians line there pockets with your tax dollars this is what happens to your town.
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carlj208
Cars parked on every spot and you call the town dead and nothing happening and in 10 years it will be gone C'mon dude quit being such a Debbie Downer!
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Cars parked on every spot and you call the town dead and nothing happening and in 10 years it will be gone C'mon dude quit being such a Debbie Downer!
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60trickpa
started watching oyur videos when I seen the Des moines IA one got hooked so watching your videos from the beginning what a awesome trip you 2 took
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started watching oyur videos when I seen the Des moines IA one got hooked so watching your videos from the beginning what a awesome trip you 2 took
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roadtrip2943
Old Town Lewisville has a street like the opening scene abandoned 1 mile from brand new gleaming the retail hub Lewisville near the 35E and 121
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Old Town Lewisville has a street like the opening scene abandoned 1 mile from brand new gleaming the retail hub Lewisville near the 35E and 121
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usa-by-car
I grew up in Sherman, the town right next to Denison. Both the city of Sherman and Denison are doing major work to restore the downtown areas.
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I grew up in Sherman, the town right next to Denison. Both the city of Sherman and Denison are doing major work to restore the downtown areas.
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denisemiller1409
Get outside the Texas triangle - San Antonio - DFW - Houston - and most of Texas is dying small towns. A tale of two different states
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Get outside the Texas triangle - San Antonio - DFW - Houston - and most of Texas is dying small towns. A tale of two different states
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abathens
I love walking around quiet and quaint downtowns like that. Really appreciate this series.
Been enjoying about 1 episode per day.
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I love walking around quiet and quaint downtowns like that. Really appreciate this series.
Been enjoying about 1 episode per day.
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johnirby493
Shoot! I was waiting for you to climb onto the roof and look through those windows. Have you ever thought of becoming a Peeping Tom
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Shoot! I was waiting for you to climb onto the roof and look through those windows. Have you ever thought of becoming a Peeping Tom
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usa-by-car
Actually Eisenhower didn't grow up in Denison. His family moved north to Abilene, Kansas. He claimed Abilene as his hometown.
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Actually Eisenhower didn't grow up in Denison. His family moved north to Abilene, Kansas. He claimed Abilene as his hometown.
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davejarvis7522
just you wait, Dallas will eventually be coming to this small City! buy real estate now! too close to DFW not to boom -
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just you wait, Dallas will eventually be coming to this small City! buy real estate now! too close to DFW not to boom -
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DiggsGames
Come back and see what a year does and I invite to where you unknowingly were standing next to a brewery at Music Alley!
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Come back and see what a year does and I invite to where you unknowingly were standing next to a brewery at Music Alley!
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