Gallery: Do you remember? -- Feb. 28, 2012

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The old C&O passenger station in the 900 block of 7th Avenue was built in 1912-1913. The building is now occupied by CSX Transportation. The Collis P. Huntington statue in front is the work of internationally known sculptor Gutzon Borglum, who is best know as the creator of the colossal heads of the four presidents carved in the face of Mount Rushmore in the Black Hills of South Dakota. The statue was dedicated Oct. 23, 1924, while a crowd of more than 7,000 looked on as it was unveiled and presented to the city and the C&O Railway. The statue was given by the late Mrs. H.E. (Arabella) Huntington, who was Collis Huntington's second wife and his widow, who herself died just six weeks prior to the dedication. In May 1977, the statue was moved to a new home in Heritage Village in downtown to stand near a vintage steam locomotive, a coal tender and a refurbished Pullman car. In the fall of 1999, the statue was again moved to stand in front of the CSX building on 7th Avenue.

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The old C&O passenger station in the 900 block of 7th Avenue was built in 1912-1913. The building is now occupied by CSX Transportation. The Collis P. Huntington statue in front is the work of internationally known sculptor Gutzon Borglum, who is best know as the creator of the colossal heads of the four presidents carved in the face of Mount Rushmore in the Black Hills of South Dakota. The statue was dedicated Oct. 23, 1924, while a crowd of more than 7,000 looked on as it was unveiled and presented to the city and the C&O Railway. The statue was given by the late Mrs. H.E. (Arabella) Huntington, who was Collis Huntington's second wife and his widow, who herself died just six weeks prior to the dedication. In May 1977, the statue was moved to a new home in Heritage Village in downtown to stand near a vintage steam locomotive, a coal tender and a refurbished Pullman car. In the fall of 1999, the statue was again moved to stand in front of the CSX building on 7th Avenue.

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The old A&P Grocery Store at 1444 Madison Ave. is now J&L Supply Company.

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The old A&P Grocery Store at 1444 Madison Ave. is now J&L Supply Company.

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Star Furniture Co. at 839 4th Ave., is now occupied by Hibachi Japanese Steakhouse.

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Star Furniture Co. at 839 4th Ave., is now occupied by Hibachi Japanese Steakhouse.

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Saveway Supermarket was in the S curve on Route 60 in Westmoreland. Fruth Pharmacy now occupies the space. "When the building was a furniture store, it also sold appliances, including TV sets in early days of TV viewing," said Ralph Turner. "I remember watching 'Dick Tracy' on TV when it was sponsored by the furniture/apartment store in that building. I believe it showed on Saturday mornings, and I looked forward to watching it each week." Danny Clarke recalls the Saveway store was owned by Lee Walters. "I started working there while a junior at Vinson High, helping to tar the roof and stock it before it opened in 1954," he said. "It was one of the first supermarkets to stay open after 5 p.m. (it stayed open until 11 p.m., and attracted business from as far away as Catlettsburg, Ky.) I worked there until I graduated high school in 1955.

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Saveway Supermarket was in the S curve on Route 60 in Westmoreland. Fruth Pharmacy now occupies the space. "When the building was a furniture store, it also sold appliances, including TV sets in early days of TV viewing," said Ralph Turner. "I remember watching 'Dick Tracy' on TV when it was sponsored by the furniture/apartment store in that building. I believe it showed on Saturday mornings, and I looked forward to watching it each week." Danny Clarke recalls the Saveway store was owned by Lee Walters. "I started working there while a junior at Vinson High, helping to tar the roof and stock it before it opened in 1954," he said. "It was one of the first supermarkets to stay open after 5 p.m. (it stayed open until 11 p.m., and attracted business from as far away as Catlettsburg, Ky.) I worked there until I graduated high school in 1955.

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First Huntington National Bank at 4th Avenue and 10th Street. The Herald-Dispatch reports that the merger of the Huntington National Bank and the First National Bank, forming the First Huntington National Bank, became effective at noon July 12, 1924. The paper said the new institution would open its doors on the following Monday in the current First National headquarters (this building), with assets approximating $20 million and total deposits in excess of $12 million, making it the largest bank in West Virginia.

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First Huntington National Bank at 4th Avenue and 10th Street. The Herald-Dispatch reports that the merger of the Huntington National Bank and the First National Bank, forming the First Huntington National Bank, became effective at noon July 12, 1924. The paper said the new institution would open its doors on the following Monday in the current First National headquarters (this building), with assets approximating $20 million and total deposits in excess of $12 million, making it the largest bank in West Virginia.

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First Huntington National Bank at 4th Avenue and 10th Street. The Herald-Dispatch reports that the merger of the Huntington National Bank and the First National Bank, forming the First Huntington National Bank, became effective at noon July 12, 1924. The paper said the new institution would open its doors on the following Monday in the current First National headquarters (this building), with assets approximating $20 million and total deposits in excess of $12 million, making it the largest bank in West Virginia.

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Robert Plybon, head cutter, works on auto seat covers at The Peoples Co., 712 Buffington St., Guyandotte. This photo was published Feb. 19, 1955. The Peoples Co. manufactured tents, maintenance shelters, automotive seat covers and more. It landed several contracts to make defense materials and equipment for the government. The business began in 1915 when Evart M. Peoples moved from Columbus, Ohio, to Huntington and organized the Huntington Tent & Awning Co. It first occupied the second floor of a building at 3rd Avenue and 20th Street. In 1920, the company moved to larger quarters at 3rd Avenue and 18th Street and in 1941 moved to the Buffington Street building. It was incorporated as the Peoples Co. in 1946 with Charles W. Peoples as president, Evart M. Peoples as vice president and Edward M. Peoples as secretary and treasurer. The Huntington Tent & Awning Co. remained a separate business. After Peoples died in 1960, Henry G. Proctor Jr. bought the company and merged with American Awning Co. When his father retired in the 1980s, Tom Proctor took over the business. Huntington Awning and Patio Shop closed Feb. 18, 2012, after 97 years in business.

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Enslow Park Presbyterian Church at 1338 Enslow Blvd., in Huntington.

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Huntington Trust and Savings Bank at 419 9th St. It later housed Keen Jewelers. Commodore Holdings LLC bought the building around 2006 with the intention of offering retail space on the ground floor and residential condos on the second and third floors.

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Huntington Trust and Savings Bank at 419 9th St. It later housed Keen Jewelers. Commodore Holdings LLC bought the building around 2006 with the intention of offering retail space on the ground floor and residential condos on the second and third floors.

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Huntington Trust and Savings Bank at 419 9th St. It later housed Keen Jewelers. Commodore Holdings LLC bought the building around 2006 with the intention of offering retail space on the ground floor and residential condos on the second and third floors.

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Huntington Trust and Savings Bank at 419 9th St. It later housed Keen Jewelers. Commodore Holdings LLC bought the building around 2006 with the intention of offering retail space on the ground floor and residential condos on the second and third floors.

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Turner's Shoe Box at 420 9th St. To the left is Milady and Honaker Inc.

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Turner's Shoe Box at 420 9th St. To the left is Milady and Honaker Inc.