Oakdale's Historic Graves & Then/Now Photo Comparison

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Published 2024-03-31
Jeff visits the Oakdale Citizen's Cemetery and interesting historical graves in Oakdale, California, the "Cowboy Capital of the World."

Among those he will highlight are the kin of Oakland A's baseball legend Joe Rudi, the Cottles who settled Oakdale in the beginning, Charles Tulloch who was founder of the Knights Ferry mill, the Dorseys who were related to Caleb Dorsey and some of the folks who met unfortunate deaths.

The video also includes a chilling Then & Now comparison of how this quaint town has changed over the century and more.

All Comments (21)
  • @BruceMBeals
    The transitions from the old buildings to the new buildings were fabulous.
  • Joe Rudi, "the most underrated player in baseball" was my favorite player. Thanks for sharing!
  • @Oyares5360
    I love the way you overlap the old photos over the new to see how much has changed. Great video and Happy Easter 😊
  • @gregboyden564
    Thanks Jeff for exposing the lives of ordinary folks forgotten for the ages. Glad you call out our vets that paid the ultimate price for their service.
  • @AB-ye7bw
    Excellent episode! Love the juxtaposition of the vintage photos of the past vs now. Great use of subtle music. Very well done.
  • @joekeiser6221
    Wow that was great. Love the old pics. I use too work at oak valley hospital and knew dr. Favour. He was a really good man and a pleasure too work with. God bless him. Thanks jeff.
  • @ravensbrood3544
    Great Vlog Jeff, l was born in Oakdale in The Oakdale Municipal Hospital on Laurel st way back when. A lot of nostalgia hit me while watching it. Thanks..😊
  • A.W. Mc Donald was one of my relatives. He died before the Stude family came to Oakdale from Nebraska. When his wife died the family went back and brought his remains to Oakdale and returned him next to his wife. Thanks for featuring him.
  • I LOVE those shots of then and now. Sadly reminds me of picturesque buildings that were already old in my youth, but they contributed a cozy feeling of homeliness—and now gone, replaced by functional, practical, soulless boxes.
  • @jilliannesig1979
    My Nana & Papa are both buried in this cemetery. Loved the pictures of seeing what Oakdale used to look like.
  • @richs6205
    Wonderful history of Oakdale which I’ve driven through for years going to the Sierra mountains. Loved the way you inserted old pictures into current photos in the town.
  • @jakedavila538
    I really enjoy this channel. Every Sunday this is my window into the past. Thank you so much, Jeff.
  • @suzanneochs1543
    LOVED today's walk back in time in Oakdale CA. How awesome to see before and after photo's of how things look today ! My ex husband and I would always stop in Oakdale on our way to Yosemite for a bite and to feel the vibe of the town and people. Miss those days ! Thank you Jeff and Sarah for another wonderful history lesson. Happy Easter !
  • @halhunter1974
    Fully enjoyed the video Jeff. My mom is buried in Oakdale Citizen and the wife and I have our plots waiting on us. The overlays in the video of the younger years of Oakdale were truly enjoyed. Been a resident here since 1974. As with all your videos excellent job putting it together sir. Thank you.
  • @stevestreet2825
    The time You two put in on these Episodes, Breathtaking, Thank You
  • @dotell3359
    I think the old building where simple but had so much class. Jeff! I learn so much from you and you do a fantastic job. Thank you and happy Easter.
  • @zcam1969
    Happy Easter. i remember Joe Rudi catching that baseball in 1972 .i tried to reenact it in my back yard . thanks for the memories Joe
  • Happy Easter King Jeffery. Looking forward to another History hunters video. Greetings from Glasgow.
  • @cenvalleysteel
    Another great video. My Mom, Rema Rudene Brier, is buried in the newer section on the East side. We stop buy often to visit and leave flowers. Loved the before and after shots. The shots around the tower at the brought back a few memories. I used to ride the bus from Livermore to Oakdale to stay with my Grandfather. Got dropped off and picked up a few times at the stop. My Uncle worked for awhile at the Standard station, I think it was a Chevron station by then. I can remember getting gas there when in town.
  • @bartgoins1782
    Another great history lesson, Jeff. It was great to see some of the old historic buildings remain, but sad to see that so many of the beautiful ones were no more. As always, Jeff, thank you for the history lesson.