Thursday, May 17, 2018

Throwback Thursday

or saying goodbye to spring.  This old video of an azalea tour in West Jackson popped up on Youtube.  Enjoy.




Brandon Avenue is a block from Provine High School.

11 comments:

Anonymous said...

'Why we can't have nice things anymore'. Take a drive down this street now...

Louis LeFleur said...

Wow. Can't say I ever remember seeing a street/neighborhood where so many of the houses had metal awnings over doors and windows. Surprisingly, a LOT of them are still up and the street/houses actually looks pretty good according to Google Earth. This street runs between Robinson Road and St. Charles, just a couple blocks or so east of Provine High.

Clarification: The street/houses look pretty good, but the yards for the most part are no where near as nice as in 1959.

Anonymous said...

12:17 you can't drive down this street anymore. The potholes will swallow your car.

Anonymous said...

My grandparents lived on Mt. Vernon Ave. from the 40's until their deaths in 1960 and 1970. Their yard was always loaded with beautiful azaleas. My grandfather was awarded Yard of the Month several times as well as Prettiest Yard in the City. During that time most all of the residents of the area worked hard to keep their yards looking very nice. It sure is nice to see this film of a time when Jackson still had many beautiful areas.

Speaking of the metal awnings, my grandparents had them. In the days when air conditioning was rare the awnings allowed one to keep their windows open during periods of rain to provide cross ventilation. They also shaded the windows from direct sunlight.

Thanks for something positive about Jackson, even if it was 60 years ago!

Anonymous said...

Notice there is no cars parked up in the yard. Not any trash anywhere on the street or in the yards. Lawns cut. Look at the street. Not a single pothole anywhere.
Where did Jackson go wrong?

Louis LeFleur said...

P.S. I failed to mention that the Google Earth pix were from 2014. Yeah, I know a lot can happen in 3-4 years, especially to Jackson streets!

Anonymous said...

KF,

Thank you for posting this video!

It reminds us of a very different time in society. One of respect, self reliance, decency and civic pride.

Fun to watch!

Anonymous said...

The photos bring back good memories from the 1960's. Back when the zoo was thriving and growing, public parks were safe, Western Plaza was a place to go for shopping and food (mostly Shoney's), and there was an outdoor drive-in movie theater nearby. Later came nearby Metro Center which spawned numerous restaurants and other commercial businesses along HWs 18 and 80, most of which are now gone as per JJ's Matchbook Mondays.

What happened?

Anonymous said...

All these questions about what happened? Everybody left soon after integration. And those that stayed died out. And the houses got old. Same thing that will happen in Ridgeland and Pearl and Byram. Dump the little starter houses on people with little financial means and watch how long they last.

Anonymous said...

Right next to Arbor Vista. Arbor Vista and Pecan Blvd were pretty swanky digs back around that time.

Nashville horse man said...

Where did Jackson go wrong? Really folks are so naive as to ask that? I grew up 1959-72 on Springfield circle behind Mynelle Gardens. I attended French elementary, Hardy Jr High the year of forced busing 69-70 then later Jackson Prep when we moved northeast after the projects came in off White Rock rd/ Country Club drive in fall 1972
My granddaddy’s home and property became the Reformed Theological Seminary after his death in the mid 60s. My maternal grandmother was on Eisenhower now a wasteland and later Lexington. Part of the areas bordering the old Fyke land near St Mary’s was pretty swank by West jackson measures.

It’s all gone now. Most of West and south Jackson will become like Eisenhower drive eventually

Walking Dead looking yet everyone pretends not to know why

My ancestors were right to fear the future. And I was a hopeless youthful liberal too stupid to realize it

It’s just sad, it’s sure not how well meaning folks like my dad or grandpa or Pete Freirson hoped it would



Recent Comments

Search Jackson Jambalaya

Subscribe to JJ's Youtube channel

Archives

Trollfest '09

Trollfest '07 was such a success that Jackson Jambalaya will once again host Trollfest '09. Catch this great event which will leave NE Jackson & Fondren in flames. Othor Cain and his band, The Black Power Structure headline the night while Sonjay Poontang returns for an encore performance. Former Frank Melton bodyguard Marcus Wright makes his premier appearance at Trollfest singing "I'm a Sweet Transvestite" from "The Rocky Horror Picture Show." Kamikaze will sing his new hit, “How I sold out to da Man.” Robbie Bell again performs: “Mamas, don't let your babies grow up to be Bells” and “Any friend of Ed Peters is a friend of mine”. After the show, Ms. Bell will autograph copies of her mug shot photos. In a salute to “Dancing with the Stars”, Ms. Bell and Hinds County District Attorney Robert Smith will dance the Wango Tango.

Wrestling returns, except this time it will be a Battle Royal with Othor Cain, Ben Allen, Kim Wade, Haley Fisackerly, Alan Lange, and “Big Cat” Donna Ladd all in the ring at the same time. The Battle Royal will be in a steel cage, no time limit, no referee, and the losers must leave town. Marshand Crisler will be the honorary referee (as it gives him a title without actually having to do anything).


Meet KIM Waaaaaade at the Entergy Tent. For five pesos, Kim will sell you a chance to win a deed to a crack house on Ridgeway Street stuffed in the Howard Industries pinata. Don't worry if the pinata is beaten to shreds, as Mr. Wade has Jose, Emmanuel, and Carlos, all illegal immigrants, available as replacements for the it. Upon leaving the Entergy tent, fig leaves will be available in case Entergy literally takes everything you have as part of its Trollfest ticket price adjustment charge.

Donna Ladd of The Jackson Free Press will give several classes on learning how to write. Smearing, writing without factchecking, and reporting only one side of a story will be covered. A donation to pay their taxes will be accepted and she will be signing copies of their former federal tax liens. Ms. Ladd will give a dramatic reading of her two award-winning essays (They received The Jackson Free Press "Best Of" awards.) "Why everything is always about me" and "Why I cover murders better than anyone else in Jackson".

In the spirit of helping those who are less fortunate, Trollfest '09 adopts a cause for which a portion of the proceeds and donations will be donated: Keeping Frank Melton in his home. The “Keep Frank Melton From Being Homeless” booth will sell chances for five dollars to pin the tail on the jackass. John Reeves has graciously volunteered to be the jackass for this honorable excursion into saving Frank's ass. What's an ass between two friends after all? If Mr. Reeves is unable to um, perform, Speaker Billy McCoy has also volunteered as when the word “jackass” was mentioned he immediately ran as fast as he could to sign up.


In order to help clean up the legal profession, Adam Kilgore of the Mississippi Bar will be giving away free, round-trip plane tickets to the North Pole where they keep their bar complaint forms (which are NOT available online). If you don't want to go to the North Pole, you can enjoy Brant Brantley's (of the Mississippi Commission on Judicial Performance) free guided tours of the quicksand field over by High Street where all complaints against judges disappear. If for some reason you are unable to control yourself, never fear; Judge Houston Patton will operate his jail where no lawyers are needed or allowed as you just sit there for minutes... hours.... months...years until he decides he is tired of you sitting in his jail. Do not think Judge Patton is a bad judge however as he plans to serve free Mad Dog 20/20 to all inmates.

Trollfest '09 is a pet-friendly event as well. Feel free to bring your dog with you and do not worry if your pet gets hungry, as employees of the Jackson Zoo will be on hand to provide some of their animals as food when it gets to be feeding time for your little loved one.

Relax at the Fox News Tent. Since there are only three blonde reporters in Jackson (being blonde is a requirement for working at Fox News), Megan and Kathryn from WAPT and Wendy from WLBT will be on loan to Fox. To gain admittance to the VIP section, bring either your Republican Party ID card or a Rebel Flag. Bringing both and a torn-up Obama yard sign will entitle you to free drinks served by Megan, Wendy, and Kathryn. Get your tickets now. Since this is an event for trolls, no ID is required. Just bring the hate. Bring the family, Trollfest '09 is for EVERYONE!!!

This is definitely a Beaver production.


Note: Security provided by INS.

Trollfest '07

Jackson Jambalaya is the home of Trollfest '07. Catch this great event which promises to leave NE Jackson & Fondren in flames. Sonjay Poontang and his band headline the night with a special steel cage, no time limit "loser must leave town" bout between Alan Lange and "Big Cat"Donna Ladd following afterwards. Kamikaze will perform his new song F*** Bush, he's still a _____. Did I mention there was no referee? Dr. Heddy Matthias and Lori Gregory will face off in the undercard dueling with dangling participles and other um, devices. Robbie Bell will perform Her two latest songs: My Best Friends are in the Media and Mama's, Don't Let Your Babies Grow up to be George Bell. Sid Salter of The Clarion-Ledger will host "Pin the Tail on the Trial Lawyer", sponsored by State Farm.

There will be a hugging booth where in exchange for your young son, Frank Melton will give you a loooong hug. Trollfest will have a dunking booth where Muhammed the terrorist will curse you to Allah as you try to hit a target that will drop him into a vat of pig grease. However, in the true spirit of Separate But Equal, Don Imus and someone from NE Jackson will also sit in the dunking booth for an equal amount of time. Tom Head will give a reading for two hours on why he can't figure out who the hell he is. Cliff Cargill will give lessons with his .80 caliber desert eagle, using Frank Melton photos as targets. Tackleberry will be on hand for an autograph session. KIM Waaaaaade will be passing out free titles and deeds to crackhouses formerly owned by The Wood Street Players.

If you get tired come relax at the Fox News Tent. To gain admittance to the VIP section, bring either your Republican Party ID card or a Rebel Flag. Bringing both will entitle you to free drinks.Get your tickets now. Since this is an event for trolls, no ID is required, just bring the hate. Bring the family, Trollfest '07 is for EVERYONE!!!

This is definitely a Beaver production.

Note: Security provided by INS
.