Southside OKC Memories….revisited

[FRISKY]

What Southside OKC memories can you share? Don't be bashful, post'em up!

Anyone remember the public swimming pools? Elmwood, Taylor Park, Woodson...

How about the Slot Car Tracks from the '60s? There was one at SW 59th and Penn, but I can't remember the name.

[gen70]

I used to go to trap shoots with my Dad and brother at 3100 S.W. 119th just a little W. of May. I think at the time (60's) it was called the Antioch Ballroom, the bldg. is still there unless it has very recently been torn down. Does anyone know anything about it past or present? On Google street view it is the same bldg. I remember, only painted a light blue with the address , phone # and V/169 painted across the S. side of it.

[Bobby821]

Why was the original thread closed? Do we need to move the southside memories thread to another forum? If so I have an open forum if you guys want to move this topic there so it is less cluttering on OKC talk PM me if anyone is interested in moving the Southside Memories.

[gen70]

Why was the original thread closed? Do we need to move the southside memories thread to another forum? If so I have an open forum if you guys want to move this topic there so it is less cluttering on OKC talk PM me if anyone is interested in moving the Southside Memories.

I would be up for that.

[Martin]

why was the original thread closed?

there were some problems in the original thread that necessitated its closure. it was also getting pretty long... better to start a new thread.

do we need to move the southside memories thread to another forum?

nope. you're welcome to post about nostalgia on okctalk. in fact, we're planning on introducing a new 'nostalgia' section sometime in the near future. the thread was not closed as a means of discouragement.

-M

[OKCWINO]

A few memories in no particular order. Taylor pool(lived there). Skate a rama, the big slide, cruising 59th st, racing my car south from 89th & may because it was secluded, anti busing rally at the big field on 74th & penn,kips big boy, a & w, fox & horn, mchenrys,dodsons cafeteria, buchanans grocery,park terrace theatre, tg & y etc, unlocked doors and good times!

[gen70]

Yeah....You probably wrecked that car too, didn't ya? Ha..Ha..

[OKCWINO]

yeah....you probably wrecked that car too, didn't ya? Ha..ha..

i did total a cor on 59th st.

[gen70]

Yeah... I remember...Nice yellow Nova.

[Generals64]

I used to go to trap shoots with my Dad and brother at 3100 S.W. 119th just a little W. of May. I think at the time (60's) it was called the Antioch Ballroom, the bldg. is still there unless it has very recently been torn down. Does anyone know anything about it past or present? On Google street view it is the same bldg. I remember, only painted a light blue with the address , phone # and V/169 painted across the S. side of it.

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that building is now a Verterans Foreign War post. They have Dances on Saturday nights etc.....Nice place...

[Matt]

in fact, we're planning on introducing a new 'nostalgia' section sometime in the near future.

Thank God. All these "memories" threads are cluttering up the rest of the board.

[gen70]

Hey 64....I guess we got a fresh start here, but hope old thread doesn't disappear for reference purposes.

[gen70]

Thank God. All these "memories" threads are cluttering up the rest of the board.

I don't get the cluttering up thing , just go to or start thread you want.

[Matt]

I don't get the cluttering up thing , just go to or start thread you want.

Yeah, it's just a minor annoyance of mine (well, not just mine, apparently, or else they wouldn't be planning on opening up another section for them, you know?). Sounds like it won't be for too much longer, though.

[Bobby821]

Hello All Southsiders, If you are interested in moving to a new forum, Please send me a PM so I know who all is interested or not. This is in no way due to anything with OKC Talk. Just an open invitation to the southsiders or anyone who would like to have a fresh start or spread our wings a little more.

Thanks

[gen70]

Old satellite view of Old Grant High:

[Prunepicker]

How about the Slot Car Tracks from the '60s? There was one at SW 59th and
Penn, but I can't remember the name.

I remember the one on SW 59th but not the name. There was a sign that
said HOBBY After I saved for and bought a Cox "La Cucaracha" the place
closed. I was heart broken. The other slot car tracks closed about the same
time.

There was on in Capitol Hill where Coney Island is, now.

[southgirl]

What amazing stories,this is a nice thread.

[Rickster]

Hey, found everyone. Great. I thought I had lost you guys forever.

Hey Prune, I just saw your reply to my pm when I found this page. Is everyone back?

[Generals64]

Hey, found everyone. Great. I thought I had lost you guys forever.

Hey Prune, I just saw your reply to my pm when I found this page. Is everyone back?

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Think so.....
You know, there is someone by the name of Matt that is giving the thread a hard time...Quit opening it up if you don't want to read this. We were at 2000 plus replies and 35,000 views....Still enjoy this but, what's the deal??? the moderators shut it down without discussion????It seems that something was going right for this whole thing and if you look at the views just today (first day) you'll be surprised.....

[Prunepicker]

Hello All Southsiders, If you are interested in moving to a new forum, Please
send me a PM so I know who all is interested or not.

This is the new forum. But thanks anyway.

[Prunepicker]

... the moderators shut it down without discussion?

There's an explanation here.

[Generals64]

There's an explanation here.

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I think I understand but, the other thread was being view by so many others...people that wouldn't post if they had to. The other thread had acquired quite a few threads and a couple of Whacko's big deal....But, I'll go along with you guys as the fact memories being our history is correct....

[grantgeneral78]

couple of wackos hahahahaha

[village idiot]

I not sure if I should post memories about the southside or about the southside memories thread?