The transitions from the old buildings to the new buildings were fabulous.

Joe Rudi, "the most underrated player in baseball" was my favorite player. Thanks for sharing!

I love the way you overlap the old photos over the new to see how much has changed. Great video and Happy Easter 😊

Thanks Jeff for exposing the lives of ordinary folks forgotten for the ages. Glad you call out our vets that paid the ultimate price for their service.

Excellent episode! Love the juxtaposition of the vintage photos of the past vs now. Great use of subtle music. Very well done.

Wow that was great. Love the old pics. I use too work at oak valley hospital and knew dr. Favour. He was a really good man and a pleasure too work with. God bless him. Thanks jeff.

A.W. Mc Donald was one of my relatives. He died before the Stude family came to Oakdale from Nebraska. When his wife died the family went back and brought his remains to Oakdale and returned him next to his wife. Thanks for featuring him.

Great Vlog Jeff, l was born in Oakdale in The Oakdale Municipal Hospital on Laurel st way back when. A lot of nostalgia hit me while watching it. Thanks..😊

I LOVE those shots of then and now. Sadly reminds me of picturesque buildings that were already old in my youth, but they contributed a cozy feeling of homeliness-and now gone, replaced by functional, practical, soulless boxes.

My Nana & Papa are both buried in this cemetery. Loved the pictures of seeing what Oakdale used to look like.

Wonderful history of Oakdale which I’ve driven through for years going to the Sierra mountains. Loved the way you inserted old pictures into current photos in the town.

I really enjoy this channel. Every Sunday this is my window into the past. Thank you so much, Jeff.

LOVED today's walk back in time in Oakdale CA. How awesome to see before and after photo's of how things look today ! My ex husband and I would always stop in Oakdale on our way to Yosemite for a bite and to feel the vibe of the town and people. Miss those days ! Thank you Jeff and Sarah for another wonderful history lesson. Happy Easter !

Fully enjoyed the video Jeff. My mom is buried in Oakdale Citizen and the wife and I have our plots waiting on us. The overlays in the video of the younger years of Oakdale were truly enjoyed. Been a resident here since 1974. As with all your videos excellent job putting it together sir. Thank you.

The time You two put in on these Episodes, Breathtaking, Thank You

I think the old building where simple but had so much class. Jeff! I learn so much from you and you do a fantastic job. Thank you and happy Easter.

Happy Easter. i remember Joe Rudi catching that baseball in 1972 .i tried to reenact it in my back yard . thanks for the memories Joe

Happy Easter King Jeffery. Looking forward to another History hunters video. Greetings from Glasgow.

Another great video. My Mom, Rema Rudene Brier, is buried in the newer section on the East side. We stop buy often to visit and leave flowers. Loved the before and after shots. The shots around the tower at the brought back a few memories. I used to ride the bus from Livermore to Oakdale to stay with my Grandfather. Got dropped off and picked up a few times at the stop. My Uncle worked for awhile at the Standard station, I think it was a Chevron station by then. I can remember getting gas there when in town.

Another great history lesson, Jeff. It was great to see some of the old historic buildings remain, but sad to see that so many of the beautiful ones were no more. As always, Jeff, thank you for the history lesson.

This was a fabulous historical featured article. I live on the Stream Street that you were raised, called Pioneer. You did not go into the story about the Van Pelt fire department or fire truck business I wish you would have. It is a real blessing to be able to see this, thank you so much. I moved here to Oakdale in 1973. The accuracy of everything you did is spectacular. Someone needed to do this and I’m glad it was you. The comments of people who live in Oakdale are very interesting as well. If you had not written this, I would not know as much about the town that I love. But as you already know, I live in the valley home area, could you do an article on the German town of Valley home? There isn’t much left of the old valley home. Sorry to say. Keep up the fabulous work. Thank you.😊❤

Happy Easter Jeff and Sarah! Thanks for posting! Loved going to the water slides there as a kid! Loved the after and before pictures. Unfortunately everything changes for progress.

Hi Jeff, thanks for sharing your video. Another veteran worth sharing who is burried here is Howard Hartley. First Lieutenant Howard Hartley served as a pilot on a B-26 Marauder during WWII in the 394th Bomber Group, Medium, 587th Bomber Squadron. He flew 50 missions and earned a rotation back to the States; however, he and most of his crew volunteered to stay on for 10 more missions because of the approaching invasion. Howard's B-26 flew two missions on D-Day to knock German gun emplacements that threatened the Utah Beach landings. Eight days after D-Day, Howard and his crew were shot down and killed over St. Peravy la Combe, France. He was flying his 60th (last) mission. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal (two Oak Leaf Clusters), and Purple Heart. He is burried next to his brother, Jack William Hartley, who fought at the battle of Iwo Jima. The two brothers took part of two major battles during WWII, D-Day and Iwo Jima. Lastly, they are burried next to their father, Russell Hartley. He served as the Chief Engineer on the "Tri-Dam" project you talked about on your video. He worked at the Oakdale Irrigation District for over 57 years.

Jeff loved the before and after. Sometimes I wish they would leave the older buildings and fix them instead of destroying them. Thanks for sharing!! Great stuff

Loved, loved, loved, my mother graduated from Oakdale, 1950! This was awesome! Thank you so much!

husband speaking age 81, When I see pictures of an old town and then what it looks like today, i often get a sad feeling especially if I grew up in that town like I did in Edmonds, Wash. I lived just 5 blocks from the Ferry dock on Puget Sound. I played on the beach, both sides of the dock, I could walk all over the small town even at age 6 on with no worries. There was the small Library with the Police dept. in the bottom. I remember in early grade school walking with our class (25 kids in line) down the 3 blocks from school to the Library to have a story read to us. The hill just 3 houses up from ours that all the kids in the area would sled down in the winter. ( In the 50's through the 60's ) we had snow every year. It is all changed now, few of the old buildings remain or have been remodeled into something else. The soda fountain counter, the candy display, that store is now a realty office. I remember the city park where on Easter all the kids in town would line up on a small bank, by age, and race down to look for colored eggs with numbers on them to match to a prize. I saw a softball in the prize window and that is what I wanted to win, and dog gone, I got that number. I was probably 7 or 8 years old.

Another...very enjoyable episode this week.... I really do like the way you blend the old and new photos, the visual drives home the vanishing pasts and the less-than-pleasing architectural present/future we are left with... anyway....best wishes..................... cheers

I really enjoy how you bring our locally history to light . As our country continues to forget about itself these videos are a shining light on our greatness

Wow! Incredible people and stories of Oakdale. I loved your then and now photos. Made me want to go back in time so much! Another wonderful show👏👏👏-Nina

In the early 1970’s, my brother and I went to a store where Joe Rudi was signing autographs that particular day. I think the store was in the McHenry Village shopping center. Being a girl, and about 9, I didn’t know sports, as my brother did. What I remember is that Joe seemed shy. I can still see him looking up to me handing me that autograph.

Jeff... The super-imposing of the past pics with the current lay of the town was simply wonderful and well done! This is one of my top 5 History Hunters episodes and I thank you for your tireless efforts to present accurate representations and historical information.

They tore down some pretty nice old buildings. Love the way you did the before and after. Cemetery visit was interesting too. Thanks Jeff and Sarah.

Believable time doesn't stop the before and after photos were awesome.

THOSE NOW AND THEN PICTURES ARE GREAT 😊THANKS JEFF AND SARAH 😊

Absolutely loved the photo show. Before and after really gives you a sense of history over time.

So much history in every nook and cranny. Thanks, Jeff.

My husband and I really enjoyed this episode. I grew up in Waterford and also went to Oakdale High. Great job!

Good stuff Jeff.. Hope all is well with you guys

Always enjoy seeing the historical photos paired with the current ones. Really shows how times change. Also find the cemeteries fascinating with all the history they hold.

Great video !! My grandfather , Leo worked at Van Pelts for over 20 + years. I used to get the shop tour on Sundays. This was back in the early 1960's . I have family buried in both Oakdale cemeteries.

Great episode! Brett Dennen and Eric Medlen went to Oakdale High School. RIP Eric.

Another fascinating episode. I especially enjoyed the superimposed now/then pictures set to such haunting music. Thanks Jeff.

Another interesting video of a town I’ve spent time helping ex wife’s nephew (Les Oswald) build his horse barns for his horse training business.

Love the "then and now" pics!! Always interesting to see the change that way!!!

And thank you so much for your video! The cemetery tour was soooo interesting,,,,,,imaginig these folks venturing across America to the west looking for adventure and prosperity! The Then and Now is always a treat! I am constantly saying "WOW" to myself! Love it!

Great video Jeff! I love the old and new pictures! It is so nice to see all the historical buildings you have spoken on all over the state of California! We had a wonderful downtown area back in the 60’s and 70’s. A variety of clothing, restaurants, drug, shoe, book and candy stores. The powers that be decided to build a big mall. Bulldozed the whole downtown area and opened the mall in 1977. The mall fell on hard times and was demolished in the early 2,000’s. Now all we have there are apartment buildings and parking lots. Sad! Loved the snippet about your brother and the dentist! 😊 Happy Easter to you, Sarah and the family! Blessings.

Great job Jeff, the addition of the Now and B 4 photos were sooo interesting.

This was an amazing video. I appreciate all that you do by bringing the past alive!

My parents and next older brother are buried in the Oakdale Citizens Cemetery. During the rodeo, in the 1950's & 60's before the days of electric eyes, my dad "Shorty" Perkins was the man who flagged (released the barrier) for the ropers, steer wrestlers, etc. to release them to go after their targets. My sister Bonnie was the 1965 Oakdale rodeo queen. My claim to fame was I got to ride in a fancy convertible (as a 9 yr old) in the same parade as my sister. She wasn't in the car, she rode her horse. I remember as part of the festivities we got to see Monty Montana Jr. (not as famous as his father) perform rope tricks on stage in the old movie theater on F Street. Lots of memories. Thank you.

Luved how u lined up then and now pics. Thank u for all the history u bring to us

What a great video. There is so much history in that cemetery of fascinating people. The overlay of pictures from now to then and back to now again, is great work because I love seeing the transaction of time more than once without having to backup. Great stuff!

Good video Jeff thank you for this one PS I hope you and Sara and family all have a good Easter . Frank from Montana....

Thanks for highlighting the Oakdale Citizens Cemetery.

Really enjoyed this, especially the before/after pics. So interesting to see how much (and sometimes, how little) things have changed.

Love this one Jeff! Then and now pictures so neat to see. Thanks for putting this one together!❤

Very Cool! I was a docent up at Columbia SHP so I would drive through Oakdale almost every weekend. Never really stopped to look around, now I'm really wanting to drive out there and just walk around

The Lewis' are my family ❤ I'm the one that did the research and found that Melinda wasn't buried there and gave Annie her name back after 154 years. It was an amazing journey to find them and learn their story. Thank you so much for featuring them, made me tear up.... Trisha Starkweather ❤

Growing up there provided insight to your video but your research enhanced it so much. Thanks.

I went to school and played baseball with Joe Rudy's kids in Baker City Oregon. He was a very nice guy and so are his kids.

Love in the inlaid photos of then/now. I wonder how many rodeo contestants made their way to Cheyenne for Frontier Days after having rode in Oakdale throughout the years. What a cool place to grow up!

Jeff that clip of Joe Rudi catching that ball against the wall is classic ! i am going look at this again Jeff made my day . Buddy

Loved the video of the town I was born and raised in. I now call Columbia CA home but my ties to Oakdale remain strong.

Jeff, I just want to say Thank you. That's a lot of work. Lining up the old with the new. I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate it. That was my favorite part of this video. I know you have to do your due diligence to bring such Top Quality Videos to your Viewers. I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate it ❤ thank you & God Bless. Safe Travels.

Another great episode Jeff, ty!

As always great historic knowledge probably forgotten if not retold by people like you. Thank You!

I love the video when you show the past and the present of the cities. Thanks for sharing.

Awesome Job!!! love the old picture overlays and history!!! Keep it up!!

Must say your videos are very well done, not my part of the country but made interesting to keep me riveted. Like the then & now pics. Enjoy your channel greatly, best to you and Sarah.....keep em coming.

Wow so many changes!!! Thanks!

Another great video. I graduated Oakdale High in '73. Pecchenino was my dentist also. I still have two crowns that he did for me in '76.

Thanks so much, Jeff. That was very interesting. I love the older vs the newer photos. Happy Easter. 🌞💛

Terrific episode. Thank you!

Great job Jeff! Very informative. Love seeing those old pictures and how Oakdale has changed.

What a difference the before and after pictures of Oakdale.Great video!

Thanks for the tour. Love them all!

Thanks Jeff always enjoy seeing comparison photos of what an area looked in the past.

OHS class of 84 thanks for the videos from home

Bravo, Jeff!!! Great episode... the then-and-now pics were fabulous!!!

I really enjoyed this episode, Jeff! I liked the Then & Now photos you did.

The last season of The Big Valley was 1969 so he wasn't doing it in 1971. In 1971 he was on Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law.

Lotsa respect for the work you do. TY, Jeff!

Good job as always. Makes me homesick.

I loved the photo comparisons!

Man...nailed it again..a new dimension of viewing,very nice...

Outstanding historical review. Thank you for posting.

Thanks Jeff, enjoy all your episodes!

Absolutely loved this video. Thank you

Another great video. Always appreciate your historical research and the past and present pictures are amazing. I know this takes a lot of time and energy. Many thanks.

Great video, Jeff! Crazy to see how much has changed in this little town, most of it in recent history. Thanks for sharing!

GREAT video! I loved the picture comparison, and the history of the folks in the cemetery too. Thanks for the hard work on this, you did a great job!!

I had a friend that lived on Horseshoe Rd. Always liked visiting and escaping from LA!

Aw man, one of The Best videos. I really enjoyed the then and nows

Exelente video i love old places and the history learning little bit of the past thanks ❤❤❤

Really Enjoyed this video Jeff

Great video, Jeff. I love the then & now photos. Happy Easter to you and Sarah.

What an awesome history lesson from Oakdale, thanks so much. Happy Easter.

Another awesome video! Thanks

Great video... Always bringing light to the forgotten. Enjoyed the overlaying of the photos. Thank you for sharing, take care Jeff. 🇺🇲

Love the before and now pictures. Great video again!

Another fantastic video Jeff, celebrating your teenage years hometown history. Just loved the overlaying of the past and present location photos, very well done! Happy Easter to you and Sarah.