Abandoned Store Left in 1963 | Everything is Still Inside | Time Capsule | Destination Adventure | May 6, 2021
Posted on 06/01/2021 5:21:34 AM PDT by SunkenCiv
I have been so lucky to explore some extraordinary places in my lifetime, but few even come close to this one. This is the 153 Mile Store, and it has sat perfectly preserved - full of unsold merchandise - since the day it closed in 1963. I grew up just down the road from this location, so I was always aware of it, but it was so much more than I ever expected. Its rare that you get to see old artifacts in good condition, but this store is FULL of artifacts in literally brand new condition. This store opened in 1900 and ran until 1963, when the owner died in the store behind the counter. Shortly after that, the doors were closed and locked and it has sat just the same ever since. The calendar behind the counter is still on the month and year that she died in the store. The store is located on a working ranch, so it has been kept in remarkable condition from the current owners of the ranch, but there has not been intention to open the store for public sale since the day that it closed.
I am really honored to have the chance to make this video for my community, my city and for the family members that have been involved in this amazing piece of history and story. People have always said that I am an old soul, and I would have to agree. I thoroughly enjoyed interviewing and chatting with some folks about a story that came and left, years before my parents were even born.
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Abandoned Store Left in 1963 | Everything is Still Inside | Time Capsule | Destination Adventure | May 6, 2021
If we're from a similar demographic, you'll notice a bunch of familiar things. :^)
Was there a newsstand with mint copies of Marvel comics from 1963?
The Twinkies are still good!
The cigarettes are stale, though. Any booze would still be drinkable.
Very cool! Thanks for posting it, SunkenCiv...:)
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Luckily for it that it was not located in a black urban setting. That place would have been ransacked years ago
That is so cool. Thanks!
My pleasure.
What state?
Wonderful stuff and people. Thanks!!
By looking at the various items, I concluded it is in Canada.
The real convincer came when there was a photo of Queen Elizabeth.
There were cowboys so I guess Alberta some where
He mentions “Soda Creek”. That is in BC.
British Columbia, Canada. Gold Rush-era general store from 1914 offered to Williams Lake | Building is filled with a 'massive amount' of artifacts, enough to rival Barkerville, current owner says | Radio West | CBC News | Posted: Dec 17, 2015
It’s clearly been well-maintained, which is a tribute to the family that owns the property.
a relic of his childhood in British Columbia.
The 153 Mile Store was built by Italian settler Louis Crosina in 1914 and is located just outside of Williams Lake, on 153 Mile Ranch.
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