A Period when Downtown Huntington was the city's Hub

In the 70's, downtown Huntington was clean and vibrant. There was a hustle and bustle down the city streets as people scrambled through the stores like a big outdoor mall. There were department stores like Anderson Newcomb, The Huntington Store, and The Bazaar. McCroy's and H.L. Green were variety stores.

(Editor's Note: Prior to the Mall and urban renewal, Downtown was a mecca and zenith of local attraction. For instance, Bradshaws, O.J. Morrison, and The Union were department stores. Women's Shops included Style Shop, Belles, Kurzman's, Smart Shop, Powder Puff, Wender's and others. Men's Shops included George H. Wright, Amsburys, Robert Kopp, and others. The five and dime variety stores also included W.T. Grant, Woolworth, and Kress. Although the Keith Albee,the area and Gary delt with used records as well. But as the phonograph went out of business, so did Sight N Sounds. Although Now Hear This has done a good job in keeping Marshall students in cds.

Dan's and Glen's Sporting Goods have thrived in Huntington for years. Back then, Pied Piper was a successful stereo and musical instrument outlet. Nick's News sat on the corner next to National Record Mart and across from the courthouse. Owned by the Tweel family, Nick's specialized in magazines and out of town newspapers. They also carried books and cards. There were fast food places like Burger King and Bowincals. Bailey's Cafteria offered a fresh assortment of home cooked foods. Chili Willi's was just starting out in the building that used to