The LaPorte Chamber of Commerce showed this last year ... I got a copy and with permission post it here for your enjoyment. I think this was about 1948. I don't know anyone in it, but I do remember some of the places that are now gone - but are here in the video. If you can add any information about people or definitive dates - let me know.
@Wowee2012 Yeah- I am 42 and I can remember back when I could hit the gas from the "STOP SIGN" at Beltway 8 and Fairmont and floor it all the way to Sylvan Beach- NOW, we have probably a dozen Starbucks between here and there along with a bunch of other crap. This used to be kind of out in the country when I was little-
Rtfune 4 months ago
WOW- You can stil see remnants of this time period when you drive thru there.
Rtfune 4 months ago
I wish I could have seen La Porte like this, =) That old movie theater just looks abandoned now. In fact half of Main Street looks like that. I just wish I could see it.
allgood4u000 5 months ago
These images are precious memories. My dad is one of the kids standing in front of the old theatre. My parents, married over 50 years, were LaPorte High School sweethearts.☺) They're part of a LPHS alumni group that still get together for dinner/ events. Watching this footage is extremely bitter/sweet. Dad said that Calvin Bussy's the "spitten image" of his daddy Jake. "wowee2012", It's refreshing to see a young person with such a tender heart and a compassion for what's important. ♥
LaineBaileyACU 7 months ago
... This made me cry and I'm only 17 years old. I wish LaPorte was still like this. Now every patch of grass is being filled with concrete, just look at Fairmont :( it's crazy to actually see your own town back in its early years. It's kind of surreal.
Wowee2012 8 months ago
I really enjoyed this video - thank you so much! Downtown wasn't terribly different than shown in the early 70's!
threehorsez 9 months ago
@pegusus950 my pawpaw bought me a train from their o still have it to
lpbulldogs1 1 year ago
This is a good place ima junior at the high school
lpbulldogs1 1 year ago
I just graduated this year from La Porte and this place is home to all of us young and old forever. I will miss it dearly when I deploy to the Air Force. I can't believe this town was as awesome as it was then in this video, whoever posted this....it was a wild look back in time.
XxSchaefer55xX 1 year ago
@mailbox65 I havent been there since 1987....from your comment I believe I'm better off remembering it the way it was :( I've heard it said," you can never go back home"
utoobube 1 year ago