Central City

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Author: Lola Roush Miller ISBN: 9781439617267
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Inc. Publication: April 12, 2006
Imprint: Arcadia Publishing Language: English
Author: Lola Roush Miller
ISBN: 9781439617267
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Inc.
Publication: April 12, 2006
Imprint: Arcadia Publishing
Language: English
In 1893, a few businessmen purchased some land just west of Huntington, West Virginia, to develop a new community. Eventually, Central City�as it was called�bustled with industry, thriving on the five major factories that became the nucleus of the small city. Because of the booming job market, the community grew: families settled; homes, schools, and churches were built; and a government was established. When Central City was annexed into Huntington in 1909, the old industrial town all but disappeared, losing its own identity and rich history. Luckily, Central City�s heritage was saved in the late 1980s, when a reunion for early families was organized and funds were allocated by the City of Huntington for the community�s rebirth. Today Old Central City is touted as the Antique Capital of West Virginia and hosts Old Central City Days annually to commemorate the vibrant heritage of this almost-lost West Virginia town.
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In 1893, a few businessmen purchased some land just west of Huntington, West Virginia, to develop a new community. Eventually, Central City�as it was called�bustled with industry, thriving on the five major factories that became the nucleus of the small city. Because of the booming job market, the community grew: families settled; homes, schools, and churches were built; and a government was established. When Central City was annexed into Huntington in 1909, the old industrial town all but disappeared, losing its own identity and rich history. Luckily, Central City�s heritage was saved in the late 1980s, when a reunion for early families was organized and funds were allocated by the City of Huntington for the community�s rebirth. Today Old Central City is touted as the Antique Capital of West Virginia and hosts Old Central City Days annually to commemorate the vibrant heritage of this almost-lost West Virginia town.

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