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Central City is the historical name of the West 14th Street neighborhood of Huntington. It was a separate city from 1893 to 1909, when it was annexed by Huntington. After beginning as several farms, Central City grew into a manufacturing center due to the availability of raw materials, transportation facilities, and low-cost fuel. Manufacturers included a bung or stopper factory, a chain factory, and the Art Glass Company. Central City was known for its glass, bricks, and the Fesenmeier Brewery. Today, Central City is a popular historical district with its antique shops, a farmer's market, museums, specialty shops, and houses dating back to the 19th century. An annual Old Central City Days held in July since 1991 has featured a marble tournament, flea market, parade, historical tours, and fireworks. West 14th Street, the heart of the district, was the main business street in Central City.

— Authored by Larry Sonis

Sources

Gorczyca, Beth. "Central City Days." Huntington Herald-Dispatch, June 12, 2000.

"The Heart of Central City in History." Pamphlet. Cabell-Huntington Convention & Visitors Bureau, 2001.

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Sonis, Larry. "Central City." e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia. 19 February 2024. Web. Accessed: 24 December 2024.

19 Feb 2024