The Most Incredible Coal Company Store You'll Ever See: Itmann, West Virginia

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You Gotta See The Most Incredible Coal Company Store: Itmann, West Virginia In Wyoming County
Once part of the mighty Pocahontas Fuel Company, Itmann was built to last. John F. Kennedy even paid the area a visit while running for president. The massive company store is an architectural marvel that has to be seen.
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@terrikennedy2004 2 жыл бұрын

Growing up, I lived behind that company store. My grandmother worked on the “dry goods” side..the women’s side. My grandaddy worked in the mines. I have so many fond memories of the company store. The school bus would drop us off at the foot of the path. I’d go check in with my grandmother, get a can of chicken noodle soup, then hop the wall behind the store and go up the path to the house. Also spent a lot of time playing on the elevator. The post office was at the other end of the breezeway before the homeless shelter was put in. So sad to see the current condition of this building.

@realappalachia 2 жыл бұрын

We both loved reading this comment so much! We love the memories these places hold. Thank you so much for sharing. I almost felt like I was there back in that time. We just loved it here. - Melody

@heatherfulmore3412 10 ай бұрын

The company store was the only store in that neighborhood? At least it had high quality goods.

@roberthicks5704 2 жыл бұрын

Hey again Shane and Melody. These videos make me want to come to West Virginia so bad. I know that I told you in an earlier message that I live in North Mississippi and had no ideas that towns like these existed. I continue to be amazed at the beautiful buildings and scenery that y'all show and tell in detail the history of the towns. I can't begin to imagine how busy these places were back in the day. Thanks for what you do guys. Please continue to educate us on a very important part of our country's history.

@realappalachia 2 жыл бұрын

thanks so much for the kind words, Robert, we are really happy that they register with you. We appreciate you taking the time to write the comment.

@chubbawubba9801 2 жыл бұрын

I sure wish all contractors and builders, used the same craftsmanship and just pride as our fore fathers did. Great architecture for what they needed and well built. Thanks

@kareinacook523 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the video. Brought back a lot of great memories. The two gentlemen that you talked with are my uncles. I lived behind the company store fir 22 years. My brother still lives in the house we grew up in. I can remember going to the company store after school and getting candy and a coke. Again, thanks for the video of my little hometown. ❤️

@realappalachia 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your memories with us. Allen and Ray are some fine fellas so you come from a good family, meeting them was a highlight of our trip.

@dirtydan2007 2 жыл бұрын

My grandmother worked there when it was a homeless shelter in the 90's. I remember exploring this building when I was younger and had a blast. I'd love to explore it again.

@ladyk6829 Жыл бұрын

They're having a haunted house in it this year for Halloween!

@judya.shroads8245 2 жыл бұрын

You have shown me more of West Virginia than I will ever get to see. I was born, raised and live here, in this lovely state. Thank you. BLESSINGS

@realappalachia 2 жыл бұрын

That is quite a compliment, thank you so much

@randomvintagefilm273 2 жыл бұрын

I LOVE it when you find some ol' timers to talk too 😊

@realappalachia 2 жыл бұрын

We do too

@SaraGomez-iu8oo Жыл бұрын

One of my favorite places on earth. My dad is a West Virginia native, he grew up on Bud Mountain. My aunt lived on 2nd Hill St and I spent loads of time at the Company Store growing up. Picking up the mail, getting some candy and running around the grounds. It is such a beautiful building, even in its state of semi-arrested decay. I live in California now, but I still love visiting the store and roaming around the grounds. It always brings back happy memories of my childhood. Thanks for the awesome video!!

@LKH-mm2ls Жыл бұрын

Awww does this make me home sick. I grew up a mile or so from there. Went by that ole co store many many times on my way to Mullens. It is so sad seeing it the shape it’s in now. I was in there a few times as a lil kid, before it closed. Even now the rare times I get back Don there, I drive slow as I go by ..the structure it’s indeed a beauty 💕 Glad you all went there and looked around. Thanks for this vid.

@johnbaumgartner7731 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this. My wife and I watched it and her and her family used to live up above the Company Store back when it was still open. She has fond memories of the place and used to roller skate around on the Bridge portion between the two sections. Sad to see it in it's current condition.

@kevinneal3488 Жыл бұрын

My grandfather lived across the street. Wiley Bowling was a Forman in the mines. I use to play on the steps of that store... Thanks for the memories..

@Julie-ms9ss 2 жыл бұрын

Wow 😮. You guys knocked it out of the park on this one. What a neat building. I’m glad you found some local guys who remembered a lot about the place. It’s like having tour guides. That would have taken such a lot of work to build it ! There have got to be spirits still there. Melody, did you get any eerie feelings anyplace in there ? Great job, guys .AND melody, your shirt is so cute. 💕

@jameswithrow3666 2 жыл бұрын

Good job love watching nice video

@realappalachia 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Julie!! It was definitely eerie in spots. Especially the left side of the building that was used as a homeless shelter later on. It was a lot colder on that side and I got a very weird picture! Those gentlemen spoke of a scary picture someone got on the right side too though! They definitely were a great asset to this trip and video!! Thank you so much again!! - Melody

@StonesAndSand Жыл бұрын

Thank you for bringing us along with you on the wonderful adventure.

@smartass6071 2 жыл бұрын

When I drive I have always wondered about all the old buildings and what they were and who lived there and what they did for a living. Old houses and building all have a story. Love your channel. Thank you for showing old towns and building. So much history.

@realappalachia 2 жыл бұрын

we talk about some of those things while we are driving home...thank you

@dlmullins9054 2 жыл бұрын

I really like this one. The building was amazing. I hope it is restored and made into a museum or something. Thanks!

@realappalachia 2 жыл бұрын

We sure hope so too, thank you!

@user-tq5pc1jg8q 4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for this video. It brought back a lot of childhood memories. I went to first grade in the school you passed by. It accommodated first through sixth grade. After the sixth grade students went to Mullens. I had my immunizations by the company doctor in the office across the street from the company store, so many years ago.

@realappalachia 4 ай бұрын

So glad you enjoyed seeing it!

@chrisalexander5900 2 жыл бұрын

The history of this. The stories that with never be told. The people,families,Daly life,hard working people that lived with very little and relying on the company houses and company stores. CWA

@judypierce7028 2 жыл бұрын

WOW! I am so proud that you visited the same area that John F. Kennedy visited way back in the 1960s. I believe he had a photograph made wearing a coal miner's helmet that appeared on the cover of Life magazine. He was running for State Treasurer at the time. Itmann is quite an interesting place in WV. Please know that Wyoming County is the LEAST populated section of WV. It is a literal wilderness. Pocahontas County is also a literal wilderness. I am so proud that a couple would be so interested in the historic sites in WV. Most people that I have met while living in VA and TN believe WVirginians are ignorant for the most part. Thank you both ever so much for taking interest in such a beautiful state with very loving people. Although I live in Kentucky now due to a teaching position, my heart will always remain in WV. You may wonder how I know to much about WV. My ancestors were early settlers in what is now Dunbar where I was born and raised. I taught in Kanawha County Schools and was a county reading specialist in Monongahela County (Morgantown). In the 1980s I was the State Program Coordinator for Reading/Language Arts and Social Studies; therefore, I traveled the entire State of WV. So, in my travels I drove up such hollers as Cigarette and many other thirdary roads. Again, thank you for your interest in WV. Please keep up with the wonderful job that you are doing educating people about WV.

@realappalachia 2 жыл бұрын

I didn't realize Wyoming County was so lightly populated but there's some beautiful land there. In our travels, it seems like people are pretty much the same everywhere - good and bad, just depending on where you look for them. We have met some wonderful and unforgettable people in West Virginia, really makes our trip to talk with these folks. We accidentally drove through Dunbar a few months back and were totally unprepared but it looked like a good place to be from. Thank you as always, Judy.

@judypierce7028 2 жыл бұрын

@@realappalachia Thank you. I love you both for what you are doing.

@judypierce7028 2 жыл бұрын

Sometimes I believe my brain has gone south for the winter. I reread my comment on John F. Kennedy and did not complete what I was trying to share. In addition, I gave you some incorrect information. JF Kennedy did visit Itman along with a few other coal mining towns when he was running for President of the United States. His photograph was taken for the local newspapers, not Life Magazine. He returned to Charleston, WV on June 20, 1963 as the guest speaker at the 100th birthday of the State. Now, John D. Rockefeller came to WV about 1965-66 and also visited several coal mining towns. He did have his picture taken wearing a coal miner's helmet for Life Magazine. I am so sorry for the misinformation, but sometimes my fingers work before my brain.

@debbieepperly3821 2 жыл бұрын

That was AWESOME! I love old buildings & getting to see inside them! You two are amazingly brave & those two gentlemen were precious! Loved this! Stay safe & blessings from VA!

@realappalachia 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, thank you so much

@sandy89107 2 жыл бұрын

What a gorgeous stone building and I liked the breezeway with all the benches. That area must have had a lot of socializing there ☺️

@lisaj3522 2 жыл бұрын

My mother and her sister would roller skate in that area in the late 40s

@Jesse-kd2jf 2 жыл бұрын

I sat many many times on those benches.

@trixier6505 2 жыл бұрын

Good to see the town and the remains of the company store. I can just imagine the excitement at Christmas with kids gazing longingly at all the toys. I would have been a child back then. Thank you.

@realappalachia 2 жыл бұрын

i bet those would have made for some great memories

@ogamhunter 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Shane and Melody, for making a video of this building. It is a huge part in our WV. History and for our little county. My prayers is that this gets out there, to where someone might see it and have an idea on saving this beautiful building. It would make a great hotel, for the Hatfield and MCoy Trails! God Bless, (Glen).

@realappalachia 2 жыл бұрын

it would be amazing if someone would come and save this jewel of a building

@heatherfulmore3412 10 ай бұрын

They should turn part of it into a museum. I don't really like spooky buildings. The creeking doors are nerve-wracking. I can understand why it's not a homeless shelter anymore.

@frankbullit90 26 күн бұрын

One of your best videos ! A big fan of you guys and what you do. The interview and conversations you had with the locals made this an outstanding experience. Itmann is on my list to explore and thank you both for turning me into a fan of old Coal mining and railroad towns of Virginia and West Virginia

@realappalachia 25 күн бұрын

Thanks so much, we were really happy they agreed to be on camera. They were great guys. Itmann and that whole Wyoming County area is full of great things to see.

@deirdrepasko9965 2 жыл бұрын

I would have explored every inch of that place. That's a nice little town, I loved it. Those gentlemen were so sweet too, for talking with you. My heart dropped though when the taller one got tears in his eyes when he was saw what the place looks like now. Great video, thank you!

@realappalachia 2 жыл бұрын

Glass you enjoyed it, Deirdre, it was one of our favorite stops so far

@Linda-gi8pr 2 жыл бұрын

Omgosh !!!!!! HOW BEAUTIFUL !!! SOMEONE SAVE THIS MASTERPIECE !!!! I think you need to talk/interview the locals more often !

@realappalachia 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, we love meeting locals as often as possible.

@robinhaupt9119 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoy all your visits but this one was really cool. Thank you Shane and Melody!

@realappalachia 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, we got a little something extra out of this one too

@robinhaupt9119 2 жыл бұрын

@@realappalachia I'm watching the whole thing again to make sure I saw all the cool stuff. Thank you!

@wythetrumpet6419 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful video! I remember going in this store as a kid with my Dad! The stone craftsman were incredible! Thank you for the great video!

@realappalachia 2 жыл бұрын

I bet it was an amazing place to see in its day

@FixIt1975 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool. That building deserves to be saved

@deancampbell3553 2 жыл бұрын

Boy do I remember that place we drove by that place every weekend going to Lamar to be with my grandparents Thank you guys and Shane you looking good so go ahead and keep your beard after showing me the old company store.. but seriously I like to kid around. Thank both of you for all these places you bring back to Mind.I was 8 years old the 1st and only time I was in that building..thank you ❤❤ both

@realappalachia 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Dean

@flu4pdmt 2 жыл бұрын

This was an excellent video. Terri Kennedy, who made a previous comment, is my sister and I can agree about the fond memories this place has with me. Like she said, our grandmother worked in Dry Goods. There’s a term you never hear anymore. Like Allen was saying about Christmas, it was awesome to see it with all the toys up on the shelf to the right when you walked inside. The part about women going to NYC I didn’t know; that was very interesting. It’s a massive piece of architecture for sure and so sad to see what is has become. Sadly, the amount of money that it would take to bring it back to life would be mind boggling. The breezeway between the two buildings is where I learned to roller skate. Such an awesome video as you touched parts of the buildings I’ve never seen before. Along with the post office, I can remember being told there was also a doctors office. It truly was it’s own contained city. Keep up the good work :-).

@realappalachia 2 жыл бұрын

How funny, I heard someone say "dry goods" the other day and it struck me how long it had been since someone called it that. I am so glad you enjoyed it and it makes my day to read a comment with memories like those, looks like a fantastic place to learn to roller skate...as long as you don't go over the ledge lol. Thanks so much!

@dispLock Жыл бұрын

Amazing store! Thanks for sharing.

@johnhumphries6116 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the video!!!

@realappalachia 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, John

@johnhumphries6116 2 жыл бұрын

@@realappalachia Your Welcome.

@MrLuke1951 2 жыл бұрын

I love the old places you guys go

@lazarusmesserian8186 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! You knocked it out of the park with this episode. What a magnificent structure. Those old company stores were the lifeblood of the coal camps back in the old days. The husband of my 6th grade teacher ran a company store for Island Creek back in the good times. The husband of my Sunday School teacher ran one for Collier Coal and my wife's dad later was in charge of the Red Jacket company store. As I recall, they all had quality merchandise. I do remember those 10 cent movies.

@realappalachia 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Lazarus, we love those company stores - so many warm memories inside of them

@paulcole9042 2 жыл бұрын

So cool! Love it. Thanks so much!

@bmask4731 Жыл бұрын

Stumbled across this bldg today, and grew up in nearby county. Approx an hour and a half away. Have traveled all around it, on both ends, but never came all the way through until today. Hidden beauty. Found this video researching the bldg. I knew from the front of the bldg it had to be a company store originally. Especially for this area. Thx for sharing the info.

@realappalachia Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed, it is truly a marvel

@TexasGalOnTheHill 2 жыл бұрын

That was so cool. The two old guys made it even more enjoyable with their stories. I'm a new subscriber now!

@realappalachia 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, those fellas were great

@rcook1973 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool video. Thanks for doing this. I grew up behind the store up in one of the coal camp houses. It is still home Eve though I have been away for 25 years. My dad is Allen that you talked to with Ray. My parents still live up on the hill behind the store where I grew up. I can remember going to the store frequently as a kid. It was always a treat to go get a snack in the store. The grass area beside of the store was where we always played football with all the kids from the area. It is such a beautiful building. It would be nice if it could be fixed up and used for something. Thanks again for producing this video.

@realappalachia 2 жыл бұрын

love hearing from folks who know these areas so well, thanks for sharing your memories. Meeting Allen and Ray were one of the highlights of the trip for us, they were super helpful and generous with their time and information - we couldn't have done it justice without them.

@beverlyproudfoot583 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Almost Heaven 👍🤗

@realappalachia 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@ellensedge1898 Жыл бұрын

Great great and thanks!!!

@lisahope4582 2 жыл бұрын

LOVED THIS so much!!! Tytyty!!!!

@randykey5700 2 жыл бұрын

Man y’all have been cranking out the videos!! We been off to Pa. on a buying trip for the store, we’ve been busy last week, I did finally get a chance to watch all the ones we missed last week and before! As always we enjoyed the video’s keep up the great work! The building in this one was great!

@realappalachia 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like y'all have been going as hard as we have, we love staying busy. Yes, this old company store is a sight to behold.

@daveperryman291 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing building. So much history lost. Thanks.

@realappalachia 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@carlloar3619 2 жыл бұрын

That was really great that those local gentleman. Stop and told u and us about the store

@realappalachia 2 жыл бұрын

Those fellas were a couple of great guys we were fortunate

@michaelgarrity6090 2 жыл бұрын

That building in its day would have been something to see. Sad to say, the building looks to already be in an advance state of decay, no doubt due to the failure of the roof. It's probably well beyond the point of it ever being financially viable to restore it, just like the hotel was in that recent video. As always, it's great that you all visit such places and video them before they are gone. It is sad such once grand places already have gone away and what is left of them are bound for demolition or collapse. Be safe out there ya'all.

@realappalachia 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, so many of the buildings we've seen have already disappeared. It is heartbreaking but understandable given the economic reality of trying to fix them up

@heatherfulmore3412 10 ай бұрын

The plaster is falling out of the ceiling.

@heatherfulmore3412 10 ай бұрын

Yes the building is falling apart.

@1Dougloid 2 жыл бұрын

What I get from your videos that stands out is an incredible sense of loss and grieving for a world that seems to have passed, and the social flotsam that is left. I lived in rural New York state up by the Canadian border and the mill, mining and timber industries are largely gone. The only growth industry is prisons. Now I live in Iowa, and if you've got time to read one book this year it would be "We Have All Gone Away" by Curtis Harnack.

@stevenhiter916 Жыл бұрын

Drove thru there yesterday,didn't know what I was looking at, thanks for the video!

@stevenhiter916 Жыл бұрын

It has a for sale sign on it

@danielarmstrong9219 2 жыл бұрын

I owe my soul to the company store! Thanks for sharing!

@realappalachia 2 жыл бұрын

always loved that song

@kevingoodwyn3884 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video thank you guys. It would take a lot of money to restore that building.

@realappalachia 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, yes, it would cost a fortune to fix it up

@TheRealBuckFiden 2 жыл бұрын

Splendid as always!

@realappalachia 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@pambroderick4275 2 жыл бұрын

I love this video, Shane and Melody! Most of my relatives grew up in Wyoming county, so I’m sure a lot of them have been here when it was a bustling place. The two gentlemen were great! I’ve seen another video of the Store, but yours is the best! And Shane, I loved your comment about Barney and Gomer in the haunted house. LOL! One of my favorite episodes. Thanks for all y’all do!! 😀❤️😀

@realappalachia 2 жыл бұрын

That is awesome! Thank you, Pam. When in doubt, I usually reach for a good ol Andy Griffith Show reference lol

@samcook1545 2 жыл бұрын

SO glad you’re finally made it there! I have a vague memory of going in that store maybe in the late 60s. Other than that I’ve always wanted to explore.Thank you!

@realappalachia 2 жыл бұрын

So cool! glad you liked it

@marybethwilson4804 4 ай бұрын

So interesting....thanks so much!

@realappalachia 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@MamaCountry 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you guys for going to my hometown!!!! I was born and raised in Mullens and have followed you guys for awhile. I can remember (barely) being in the company store when I was a kid and my dad worked for the mines in Itmann. It is really cool to see someone love to see areas that most people would call areas that time forgot. But it will always be home to me and my Uncle still lives in Itmann. Oh and fun fact…. In the beginning of the video the old white building across the street where y’all are pulling out used to be the old UMWA Union hall for the miners. My uncle was president for along time. 😀. Love your videos. Y’all are awesome!!!♥️♥️

@realappalachia 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind comments and sharing the memories! We loved our visit to both Mullens and Itmann and can’t wait to get back again! - Melody

@AnnC.... 2 жыл бұрын

It's a shame to let a beautiful stone building go to waste, Love your video, Thank you

@realappalachia 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Ann

@mikalpechota770 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. It’s cool you guys visit old places like that so we can learn about history as well. Heading down to WV in June this year. Can’t wait. Take care from MI.

@realappalachia 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. Hope you have safe travels.

@keithchapmanii2406 2 жыл бұрын

Neat video!!! I have drove by that building hundreds of times, always wondered what it used to be.

@realappalachia 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! I’m sure a lot of people have wondered. It definitely has an impressive past! - Melody

@seasonandsprout2213 2 жыл бұрын

thank you so much for sharin this with us shane and melody. what beautiful architecture. my hometown in mannington, wv, has a gym with very similar rock.

@realappalachia 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, thank you!

@erniehowerton7461 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video,brought back lots of memories.My precious Dad and myself worked in the mines at Itman #1 with the taller of the two gentlemen.We always called him Cookie,a fine man.Several coal mining brothers live or lived around this store.Cookie ran a continuous miner underground.

@realappalachia 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comment, great to hear from someone who worked in the mines there

@lisaj3522 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this video. My mom is from Itman. Lived there 1949 to 1952. She remembers the store. She lived with her family in one of the company houses. My grandfather worked for pocahontas fuel company at the mines. He worked there 40 years. My grandfather is James whitson My mom is 80 now her name is Drema Whitson Powell. She told me in the basement part the school held 3rd grade there in 1950

@realappalachia 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all that information, that was great.

@MilesOhToole Жыл бұрын

Guys, I just discovered your channel and love it. I grew up in Wyoming County, not far from Itmann. Recently, my wife and I visited this company store and I only stepped inside for a moment to take a few pictures. I'm so glad to have taken the entire tour with you guys. I can't wait for more exploration and I'm so glad to find younger people than me that are so enthusiastic about historical landmarks. I haven't had the time to look through all of your videos but are you aware of the ancient rock carvings in Wyoming County? On second thought, maybe we shouldn't be talking about that, since it might trigger a mass influx of people who would ruin the place...

@DonsATVAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

great video ! Love seeing these places. We are coming to WV to ride the Hatfield McCoy trails in April for our first time coming from Ontario Canada and love the history in this part of the US .

@realappalachia 2 жыл бұрын

hope you have safe travels, really glad you enjoy the videos.

@terryrose6208 2 жыл бұрын

If you have time and are so inclined, come to McDowell county and visit Wilmore Hollow for the ATV trails, a few rental cabins and nine official camp sites with amenities. You can ride all day on the trails. These are new facilities that are to be opened in April. A diamond in the rough.

@davidbell9130 2 жыл бұрын

thats pretty cool old buildings

@mikeanderson7165 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love it my favorite yet ❤️❤️❤️❤️💯you guys Rock

@realappalachia 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Mike!!

@danalynch8889 2 жыл бұрын

I've seen a video of the store before but the two gentlemen really added to the video.

@realappalachia 2 жыл бұрын

We loved talking to them too

@stevecarte9330 2 жыл бұрын

The marble facing is very interesting. I'm totally into your podcast. Melody is delightful. That's the first time I've used that word. And probably the last. Lol. I can't help but comment on her southern WV accent. I love it. Refreshing. I know I'm getting old when delightful and refreshing are part of my vocabulary. I have to add a comment about swinging bridges. I remember the ones here in the Elk River vicinity. particularly one on Little Sandy and one on Blue Creek we had to cross to gain access to the lower part of the family farm. Also one on Williams River. They always scared the hell out of me. You were completely at the mercy of them being safe enough to cross and your own stability and balance.

@realappalachia 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah when I was a dumb kid I just hopped right across those bridges but not in a million years these days lol. Thank you

@rebeccakleitz3177 2 жыл бұрын

OMG, you got to go in BOTH of my two favorite places on my trip out to Maryland to visit my daughter and her family--The Wyoming Hotel and now the Itmann Co. Store. Thank you once again for easing my curiosity so that I don't feel such an urge to stop and try to go in them myself! LOL.

@realappalachia 2 жыл бұрын

Rebecca, that's awesome that we took care of them both for you. I know that feeling of overwhelming curiosity so I sympathize lol

@robertradcliff3254 2 жыл бұрын

My dad's house has the same stonework , beautiful stonework .

@ladyk6829 Жыл бұрын

They are making this into a haunted house or something for Halloween this year. Thank you for sharing our amazing county and history with the world.

@realappalachia Жыл бұрын

oh wow, i bet that will be amazing

@frozenbits48 2 жыл бұрын

When I was a kid in Hawaii, 1959 to 1962 we would go to the movies in Lahaina for 15 cents. It was Samari movies in Japanese, and my friends Tanaguchi and Shimokowa would translate for me. Good times long gone.

@alanwilliamson9350 2 жыл бұрын

Thats a cool looking ole place. 👍

@tonimactavish9937 2 жыл бұрын

Abandoned buildings are so fascinating but there is always a sense of sadness.

@realappalachia 2 жыл бұрын

So very true

@darrylturpin37 Жыл бұрын

My Grandfather worked there. He was in the group of miners photographed with JFK for Life magazine. I plan on visiting the area this Fall.

@realappalachia Жыл бұрын

That is an iconic photo. Hope you have a safe trip, it is a a sight to see in person.

@mathewhephill8686 2 жыл бұрын

Thsnk you.

@stovepipe1015 2 жыл бұрын

That's an impressive camera, the way it brightened up those dark rooms.

@realappalachia 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, we've been happy with it.

@michaelkoon8371 2 жыл бұрын

This place is beauitful guys love watchin you in your travels a cross wv be careful and be safe mike from west virginia

@realappalachia 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Mike

@johnreed8336 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your latest KZfaq video. Really interesting and entertaining . Had something extra with your two local old timers . Kinda filled in a few gaps so you knew what the camera was looking at . I am sure at some point in time someone will restore the building to its former prime , it would be a great shame if it's lost to history as it has so much attached to it . Looking forward to the next one!!

@realappalachia 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, we hope and pray that someone fixes it up

@ogamhunter 2 жыл бұрын

Noticed your name John Reed, Did you teach mine electricity at the Wyom. County Voc. School?

@johnreed8336 2 жыл бұрын

Nope , sorry that wasn't me I afraid. I worked as Pharmacy technician for 36 years . I think the name John Reed seems to be very common certainly in England !

@beachbum9869 2 жыл бұрын

Hey guys. Another great video. Yay. You out did yourselves this time! There is one way and only one way you can top this. Do a tour of that company store at midnight. 👻👻👻👻 Wouldn't that be great. Have fun, stay safe and stay healthy.

@realappalachia 2 жыл бұрын

That would be great, we'll have to do that...in our next lifetime cause there ain't no way we'd do that now lol. Thanks so much!

@dancrofford927 2 жыл бұрын

Almost 29k subscribers, wooooooooooo, that was beautifully historically awesome

@realappalachia 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, that deserves a big wooooo

@bdpbdp9988 2 жыл бұрын

Videos like this they really need to be made

@realappalachia 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@kathleenburnett3539 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing

@rhondalane6749 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been waiting on this one!

@talldude5841 2 жыл бұрын

I would have loved to watch the stone masons cut the stone to make it fit like a glove. Great show you two.

@realappalachia 2 жыл бұрын

man, that would have been something to see

@morgan3105 2 жыл бұрын

Believe it or not, my mom was born in that building, on Mothers Day 1943

@realappalachia 2 жыл бұрын

Now THAT is a story, how awesome

@thomastommy1192 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video many thumbs up. This must-have truly been a happing place back in the day. There used to be a town in WV that had a Prison and a big Pots and Pans factory. A neighbor of mine used to go there and buy truckloads of pots & pans and sell them. Does anyone know what the name of that town was? I was a young kid. I don't remember the name of the town. I will look forward to your next video. Thank you for sharing them. Stay well & safe out there guys.

@realappalachia 2 жыл бұрын

I hope someone knows that town, it would be great to hear about. Thanks so much.

@Jesse-kd2jf 2 жыл бұрын

The very first building shown is the union hall. I have an old meeting notice that was posted on the door.

@tammyphillips9835 2 жыл бұрын

Have you visited the Company Store in Page, Wv. The building is still there and there is a store inside. My Mother told me the floor and size of the store and the front still looks like it did when it was the Company Store. She use to work there as a cashmere after she graduated from high school.

@realappalachia 2 жыл бұрын

We havent visited there yet but it sounds right up our alley

@Jesse-kd2jf 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like All the mailboxes were removed when remodeled for the shelter.

@rachelc.5463 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful these two men could give you a history lesson about this building. It's a shame that it's not being put to use. You should take a drive through Matoaka, West Virginia. It's a ghost town once the high school was gone the town went downhill.

@realappalachia 2 жыл бұрын

Funny you should mention Matoakaz we did a video there that should be out in the next week or so. Hated to see what the fire had done to the downtown.

@pambroderick4275 2 жыл бұрын

@@realappalachia I’ll be eager to see the Matoaka video! My brother-in-law grew up there. I’ll have to share it with him. 😀

@realappalachia 2 жыл бұрын

@@pambroderick4275 it took us three trips through to get the camera to work but now I am glad we put in the effort lol

@heatherfulmore3412 10 ай бұрын

A very old town but so interesting

@bruinsfan8278 2 жыл бұрын

Next Halloween Shane, you and Melody should spend the night in their !!!

@realappalachia 2 жыл бұрын

I think we'll pass lol

@livincountry 17 күн бұрын

My husband works at the Itmann #5 mine

@walterlangston4484 2 жыл бұрын

if I win the lotto will have to buy and restore it live just a hour from here

@realappalachia 2 жыл бұрын

We would love to see it restored!! I bet that’d be an awesome house besides the electric bill! Haha! - Melody

@robertcummings892 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Where was the mine in reference to the town

@realappalachia 2 жыл бұрын

Just down the road, pretty much in walking distance

@1209carolyn Ай бұрын

I would love to see the building restored,d but I doubt it ever happens. I was in it a few times as a child and was amazed at how big it was and how pretty. It is a shame that the company didn't sell it or donate it as a point of interest in Wyoming County.

@realappalachia Ай бұрын

So true

@danielarmstrong9219 2 жыл бұрын

It also looks like a good place for a ghost hunt!

@realappalachia 2 жыл бұрын

it had an eerie vibe, for sure

@2771jojo 2 жыл бұрын

Think about many communities were built by house kits shipped by trains in the first half of the twentieth century. You could order those kits from a Sears Catalog!

@realappalachia 2 жыл бұрын

I bet it was a sight to see them making it through the mountains on those trains

@rickv9251 2 жыл бұрын

I bet there some hidden doors going to tunnels back inside that mountain.

@fredsimmons2793 2 жыл бұрын

I lived in Maine a few miles off the Canadian border in a small town, and in the winter there was so much snow I would walk the railroad tracks way out in the woods cause it was kept clear, and one day noticed a stone monument just off in the woods all by itself.It seems they had brought Italians over to build the railroad tracks.There was a lot of explosives involved,and to make a long story half long , whileusring dynamite Mabey twelve fellas were blown to kingdom come and they put them all in a common grave.The headstone was quite spare in it's information!

@realappalachia 2 жыл бұрын

That's a sad story, we just never know what can happen in this ol world