Does Illinois' "Gem City" Live Up To Its Name? Quincy, Illinois 4K.

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Industries South of Town: 1:02 - 2:02
Quincy: 2:02 - 21:10
Downtown: 2:50 - 4:34
Riverfront: 7:52 - 10:53
Quincy University: 20:10
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@ChrisHarden 3 жыл бұрын

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@josephpashka7369 Жыл бұрын

At 19:42, you passed the old residence of Michael Swango, an American serial killer who is estimated to have been involved in as many as 60 fatal poisonings. Back in 1984, Swango worked as an EMT in Quincy for the Adams County Ambulance Corps. Some of the staff began noticing that whenever Swango prepared the coffee or brought any food in, several of them usually became violently ill, with no apparent cause. He is serving "Life without parole".

@gmarkrable Жыл бұрын

Not sure that you are still seeing likes and comments but I loved it so much! This tour took me past the Maid Rite, the home I grew up in (50s-72) on 12th. It passed by the corner where I sold newspapers on Sunday morning (12th & Main) when I was 12-13 years old and sooooo. I have more. What a great town to grow up in…thanks for the drive through:-)

@darinwinebrenner6908 4 ай бұрын

My hometown. Thank you for the drive through it🤙🏻

@christyhubbard8074 3 жыл бұрын

Made me miss home!! Thank you!!

@brianmccorry9186 3 жыл бұрын

Unfortunate that you missed the best parts (Maine Street with its gorgeous homes in particular). You'll have to go back!

@a-dashof-pepper4710 3 жыл бұрын

I lived here when I was a kid. Hooray for KZfaq nostalgia.

@ChrisHarden 3 жыл бұрын

Gotta love KZfaq! 😂

@kevinkev9996 3 жыл бұрын

I bet you lived in Indian Hills

@lisjess 3 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed your tour of Quincy but I hope you return soon to highlight the growth of the city to East. I lived there in the 70's but still have a place in my heart for it. The pandemic sure won't help things but at least Quincy is fighting the fight. A lot of great people live there.

@madonnahagedorn5649 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for your input about Quincy. My daughter is looking at this place to possibly work and reside there. She is considering finding a starter home there and it makes me happy to hear good things about this place. Much appreciated.

@u216 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I am gonna go there tomorrow. 👍

@moabman6803 Жыл бұрын

How did you like it?

@madonnahagedorn5649 4 ай бұрын

Through this tour I did not see a hospital or an airport sign. Where is that? Also, this town reminds me of the days when I lived in Iowa. A place called Kingsley/Pierson. The nearest city is 30 miles away called Sioux City. Rich farmland with fields as far as the eye could see, friendly neighbors, balmy summers, storms and tornados, and every house had a basement. Quincy looks like it's affordable to buy a starter home there if you are comfortable with a sleepy town, or if there is work in your field that draws you there. Thanks so much for the tour.

@imhannahmontana645 Ай бұрын

Hey! I grew up there so I can answer. The hospital is pretty big and located downtown on Broadway street. He didn't drive on Broadway, which surprised me because it's the busiest street with the most businesses. As for the airport, if you continue on Broadway street, it eventually turns into highway 104. The airport is on that highway just outside of town. It's a tiny airport, but it works haha.

@bigred4335 2 жыл бұрын

Great video…..These give a real insight on some great cities….. I will have to add Quincy to my list of cities to visit

@gamusiclover Жыл бұрын

Was able to see my great grandparents house, the old Ruff house. Had never seen the back. thanks

@danielsentertainmentproduc1527 3 жыл бұрын

Illinois is like two different states politically 1. The Chicago area with the suburbs is overwhelmingly democrat 2. Downstate Illinois and rural Illinois is mostly republican except for some college towns and Rockford and the Illinois side of the Quad cities

@tacocruiser4238 3 жыл бұрын

Reminds me of California. San Francisco and Los Angeles are overwhelmingly Democrat. The inland areas are mostly Republican.

@truthteller4442 3 жыл бұрын

I live in the Chicago suburbs. That’s changing a LOT. Many in the suburbs are now Republican. The old “I’m basically only a Democrat because I’m in a union” Democrats are all switching to Republican. Democrats have completely abandoned the working man and we aren’t stupid.

@buddahdakillaman 3 жыл бұрын

@@truthteller4442 there are 2 types of republican. Ones who are ignorant and lack significant intelligence, and ones who exploit that ignorance.

@DarekKoczwara 2 жыл бұрын

@@buddahdakillaman I bet your IQ must be around 200 then.

@buddahdakillaman 2 жыл бұрын

@@DarekKoczwara I'm not that smart. 134 :)

@Steelers2841 2 жыл бұрын

you should check out Quincy,Mass near Boston great area

@ddnmss 3 жыл бұрын

I don't see the main st. Downtown area of Quincy in this tour?

@1life0gods 3 жыл бұрын

I think this town is nicer than Hannibal, it has a beautiful waterfront, a downtown that's not half-dead, and places to shop other than Walmart.

@corvetteworldrob8586 2 жыл бұрын

That blue roof building on the left at 8:40 is an excellent restaurant.

@oldschoolcat2110 Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately due to Covid and flooding it closed it’s doors. One of the boat clubs bought it. Sad! It had a great brunch!

@corvetteworldrob8586 Жыл бұрын

@@oldschoolcat2110 DANG IT! That sucks!

@ROCKDOG5732 2 жыл бұрын

My old stomping grounds Quincy Illinois. I currently live in Jefferson City Missouri. Hopefully you plan on a trip here.

@morelloconnie 3 жыл бұрын

Ok, enjoyed the tour through parts of Quincy but you missed a lot of Quincy's real beauty! South Park overlooking the mighty Mississippi, gorgeous Maine Street with all it's beautiful homes and Broadway where most of the action is happening. Every city has it's high and low points but please return and take the two opportunities you had to stroll down Maine and Broadway then venture into South Park for optimum views. Go on a sunny day! Thanks for your data and insights. 👍🏻🇺🇸

@ChrisHarden 3 жыл бұрын

I failed to explain it much in this video but I mentioned it briefly... basically it started to rain and I had no choice but to wrap it up before I wanted to. I was actually going to the mall after the college and then I was going to head down Broadway for the whole length, but you can see at the end how the rain stopped me.

@KarenMSelf 3 жыл бұрын

Missed Maine Street with all The Beautiful Homes and Downtown.

@tonyg.3696 3 жыл бұрын

Maine St, from 4th to 30th, is can’t miss, from downtown to the grand old victorian mansions. Also the old Dick’s Brewery generated a lot of early wealth. And Front St along the river was there for the warehouses storing & shipping goods from the river to the railroads & vice versa. Lastly, ice was harvested from & stored along Quinsippi Bay in the days before refrigeration. Some of that ice was shipped south along the river.

@ronaldperrin9583 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Maine Street is a stunning experience. So many fabulous old homes in great condition. Applause to the owners. It's a massive commitment!

@ericmason1504 Жыл бұрын

I love Madison park

@kennethroberson421 3 жыл бұрын

I hope you drive to Mississippi and do video there thank.

@CJColvin 3 жыл бұрын

If Quincy Illinois is good you should go check out Galena Illinois, its the town that surpasses Quincy in every way.

@tammybrown4901 Жыл бұрын

I've heard of it

@robgreen119 9 ай бұрын

Nice job, Chris. Quincy's heyday occurred when the Mississippi River (and rail) was the major mode of transporting goods. In recent decades, Quincy has existed as a stable, working-class community. Those with an interest in Quincy might enjoy other KZfaq videos made here. There are many old, historic homes that have been well-preserved. There are an abundance of architecturally significant properties here. Please come back and cruise the mansions on Maine street, Jersey, East Ave, etc.

@MikeSharonBaker 2 жыл бұрын

Waiting for your trip through Paris, IL

@DarekKoczwara 2 жыл бұрын

Those videos make me drink even more. Can you do one about my hood, please?

@JordanJP1223 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome My friend!

@ChrisHarden 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, friend!

@JordanJP1223 2 жыл бұрын

@@ChrisHarden also there is this good wings place called buffalo wild wings bar&grill its by lowe's and kohls which is on the east from where u were

@chinok1ng226 3 жыл бұрын

I'm a foreign student looking to stay in Quincy a few nights before moving into campus. Any recommendations? Places I should visit? Any good pubs or night clubs? What's a good hotel for me to stay in? Nothing too fancy though. I'm 24.

@JordanJP1223 2 жыл бұрын

hilton hotel by the tangirne bowling club a pub is called adams close to the airport

@Gogetem-wg3we Жыл бұрын

Had to watch. My husband is from there. Lol.

@user-qu8dt2ig2v 9 ай бұрын

what made you want to do Quincy, IL.

@salmonpchase1963 3 жыл бұрын

I have lived in Quincy for the past 26 years. I didn’t like the fact that you never went down Maine street, which is the most historical and prettiest of streets...that is why I gave it a thumbs down.

@tammybrown4901 Жыл бұрын

Looks very nice, looking to move to a nice town.

@keitomineproductions4133 2 жыл бұрын

I met two people from this city, wouldn't have imagined it would have these stats, but then again, I'm also from a crappy town with beautiful shit so the world is just smaller than we let on.

@gaylenewood7707 3 жыл бұрын

That old chinese restaurant you've passed on your right that was torn down last summer in july cause blessing hospital bought that chinese restaurant and the house next to it so all of that is for another building for the hospital and also a bigger huge land there was a st.mary's hospital several years ago but about 11 yrs later blessing hospital also bought it and tore it completely down cause it was in bad shape and the wiring in that st.marys was beyond replacing and lead pipes..

@paulamorrow6269 3 жыл бұрын

CA exodus fled to Hannibal, MO (Me!). Quincy has success in aggression. "Don't fret Hannibal and Keokuk, it'll be Quincy writing and publishing your newspapers!" I love Hannibal. It is where dreams can come true. June 2020, I bought a house high up in the hills, a fixer upper for $17,000. I love it here. Supposedly, Quincy has a mall, which is my only interest, because I need some new clothes and have difficult sizing. No way am I driving to St. Louis.

@ChrisHarden 3 жыл бұрын

Yup... that's the downside to moving to a place like Hannibal. The Quincy Mall might have some selections but it's likely very limited. I can't say for sure as I haven't been there but that's how most malls in towns the size of Quincy are. Not trying to be Mr. Negative as it's awesome that you're loving Hannibal, but in my opinion that's always been the biggest negative of living in isolated small towns... you often have to drive hours away in order to experience the better amenities that are typically found in larger cities.

@logangaines8539 3 жыл бұрын

You would be better off driving to Columbia or st louis way better malls

@SissyQNY Жыл бұрын

My brother lives in Quincy Illinois, and works for the Veterans home. Sadly my visits to Quincy was to bury my nephew.

@guytwombly2955 3 жыл бұрын

It even boasts of its own privately owned Air force?

@daviddavis1716 3 жыл бұрын

Drive threw Rockford Illinois

@ChrisHarden 3 жыл бұрын

Did. Haven’t edited those vids yet

@VermillionSyndicate 3 жыл бұрын

Came across a "news" article whining about this video. Claimed the video quality and editing were poor and the gloomy weather made it look bad. Obvious hit piece, but they do link to it with a typical "DO NOT WATCH" disclaimer

@VermillionSyndicate 3 жыл бұрын

Link for those interested: 979kickfm.com/there-is-an-awful-youtube-video-of-quincy-and-we-must-stop-it/

@lucaandcarlsoutdooradventu1954 Жыл бұрын

At this time your deep in the hood 14:26 😂

@jerameyhays9289 Жыл бұрын

I live here

@andrewtuckerlord7936 3 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoyed my home town

@SissyQNY 3 жыл бұрын

my brother lives in Quincy, works for the Va Home. Beautiful town, loved it when I was there.

@Matp345 2 жыл бұрын

Not to say anything bad about someone's home but.. Holy crap what a boring town, At least by the look out it. I couldn't imagine it in the winter. Must look even more deserted. Great video 👍👍

@voxydalton 2 жыл бұрын

Ehh ima be honest its less boring when you have a friend group and go places bc its hella boring being alone

@Matp345 2 жыл бұрын

@@voxydalton your absolutely right. I grew up on staten island NY with a huge group of friends I was with daily right up to our late 20s. I moved to NJ for a few years but I'm back in ny briefly. All my friends are married with kids, no nobidy hangs out. It's not the same place anymore

@voxydalton 2 жыл бұрын

@@Matp345 yeah im only a teenager but it gets hella botinh Especially since i cant drive anywhere

@samcoppock3370 Жыл бұрын

As someone who attends Quincy University, yes. It’s pretty boring here

@BeardsAndBowsOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Drives through the boring areas and neighborhoods and calls it a "tour" 😄

@lindaneff2558 8 ай бұрын

Wish you had spent more time in the city.

@1chart 3 жыл бұрын

any town in Illinois near a boarder of another state is in bad shape.

@rustynails9659 3 жыл бұрын

Have a lot of shooting

@screamluver5444 2 жыл бұрын

Where

@rustynails9659 Жыл бұрын

Statement not as bad as some places but it’s getting bad

@brandoncarter6618 Жыл бұрын

I’m from this town yes TOWN it’s only 15.95 mi squared ! A lot of drug and alcohol problems Thank GOD we moved . I have very little family left there the majority of us have moved to real cities with larger employers….

@BLAKEx617 Жыл бұрын

Its actually pronounced “Quinn-Zee”

@randallgamble7423 Жыл бұрын

Quincy Massachusetts is pronounced "Quin-zee". I grew up in Quincy Illinois, and it's pronounced "Quin-see" per the video.

@BLAKEx617 Жыл бұрын

@@randallgamble7423 i grew up in Quincy Ma. so thats why i have that perspective, people from outside of here usually mispronounce it, i just figured it was pronounced “Quin-zee” everywhere

@randallgamble7423 Жыл бұрын

@Ryan No problem. A lot of Quincy Illinoisans are aware of your Quincy, the bigger one, and how it's pronounced differently. While the poster of this video made a sincere effort to document the town's streetscapes and offered some interesting info about Quincy, it's not as drab as portrayed. The weather that day certainly didn't help. He also missed some major (and more attractive) parts of the town like Maine Street, which includes the main part of the downtown business district and a one-mile spread of beautiful historic mansions; and Broadway, the main thoroughfare, where the majority of Quincy's businesses are located. He also missed the "newer" post-WWII neighborhoods on Quincy's periphery, where, not surprisingly, most of the money is nowadays. But thanks for bringing up the differences in pronunciation of the two Quincys.

@XX-eh2ke Жыл бұрын

@@BLAKEx617 We don't care how you do it up north.

@BLAKEx617 Жыл бұрын

@@XX-eh2ke considering “up north” is where the original John Quincy Adams is from and where the 2 cities names originated from, maybe you should.

@user-iy2ed5kz1z 5 ай бұрын

Doesn’t show any of the areas of Quincy . The downtown area , the veterans home , Quinnipiac island . The old and new bridges,the beautiful mansions homes on Maine street which are a Quincy trademark, the junior high school , etc

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