The Cabell-Wayne Historical Society Vertical Files consist of a variety of topics related to the Huntington, Ohio, and Kentucky regions of the United States. The collection covers the time period from the 1880s to the time of the Cabell-Wayne Historical Society's closure in 1974. The boxes were arranged in alphabetical order based on topic.
The bulk of the vertical file collection relates to activities, events, buildings, and personalities of the Cabell County, West Virginia tri-state area of southwestern West Virginia, southeastern Ohio, and eastern Kentucky. The collection includes material related to the Civil War, railroads and transportation in West Virginia, the first banks in the city of Huntington, bank robberies, church directories, court records of West Virginia and Kentucky, parks, hospitals, census records, genealogy records, obituaries, and many miscellaneous topics. These topics are presented as advertisements, stories, ads, newspaper clippings, journals, letters, pamphlets, and books. The bulk of the collection consists of newspaper clippings, many of which are in very fragile condition.
The collection of photographs relates to the people, places and events that surrounded Cabell and Wayne counties in West Virginia. The bulk of the collection relates to the families that have lived in the region, such as the Buffingtons. The rest of the collection includes significant events, including political campaigns, soldiers from various wars, parades, and different buildings at different times. Specific items of interest are a picture of General Robert E. Lee at White Sulfur Springs, WV in 1869, The American Red Cross Canteen at the C & O Railroad during WWI, Theodore Roosevelt's 1912 Bullmoose party campaign stop at the Cabell County Courthouse, and Wendell Wilke's 1940 presidential campaign stop in Huntington. Another portion of the collection is dedicated to the floods that have occurred over time, with the bulk of that dedicated to the 1937 flood.
The digitized items here do not represent the entirety of the Cabell-Wayne Historical Society Collection. To view what other materials are in this collection but not yet digitized and available online, search the guide to the Cabell-Wayne Historical Society Collection.
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Moskins Clothing Store, Huntington, Wva,1937 Flood
Merrill Hastings
Moskins Clothing Store, Huntington, Wva, 1937 Flood, b&w The devestating 1937 Flood prompted the Corps of Engineers to build the Huntington flood wall.
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Nobil's Shoes & Ma Del Studio, Huntington, Wva,1937 Flood
Merrill Hastings
Nobil's Shoes & Ma Del Studio, Huntington, Wva, 1937 Flood, b&w Scott Stores 5 & 10 Store. The devestating 1937 Flood prompted the Corps of Engineers to build the Huntington flood wall.
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N&W railroad bridge at Kenova, WVa,, 1937 Flood
Merrill Hastings
Aerial view: N&W railroad bridge at Kenova, WVa, 1937 Flood, b&w This photo difficult to identify. The devestating 1937 Flood prompted the Corps of Engineers to build the Huntington flood wall.
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O.A. Wise Jewelry Store, Huntington, Wva,1937 Flood
Merrill Hastings
O.A. Wise Jewelry Store, Huntington, Wva, 1937 Flood, b&w The devestating 1937 Flood prompted the Corps of Engineers to build the Huntington flood wall.
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Ohio River Mart, Huntington, Wva,1937 Flood
Merrill Hastings
Ohio River Mart, Huntington, Wva, 1937 Flood, b&w The devestating 1937 Flood prompted the Corps of Engineers to build the Huntington flood wall.
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OK Used Cars, Uptown Chevrolet, Huntington, Wva,1937 Flood
Merrill Hastings
OK Used Cars, Uptown Chevrolet, Huntington, Wva, 1937 Flood, b&w Amsbury-Johnson Store just out of sight, left of image. The devestating 1937 Flood prompted the Corps of Engineers to build the Huntington flood wall.
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Orpheum Theatre & Elks Club Bldg. Huntington, Wva,1937 Flood
Merrill Hastings
Orpheum Theatre & Elks Club Bldg, Huntington, Wva, 1937 Flood, b&w These were on 4th Ave. Appears to be 4th Ave, looking east. The devestating 1937 Flood prompted the Corps of Engineers to build the Huntington flood wall.
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Palace Theater, Huntington, Wva,1937 Flood
Merrill Hastings
Palace Theater, Huntington, Wva, 1937 Flood, b&w Rogers Jewelers is on the corner toward the river. The devestating 1937 Flood prompted the Corps of Engineers to build the Huntington flood wall.
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Pulskamp Furniture Co., Huntington, Wva,1937 Flood
Merrill Hastings
Pulskamp Furniture Co., Huntington, Wva, 1937 Flood, b&w The devestating 1937 Flood prompted the Corps of Engineers to build the Huntington flood wall.
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Roxy Theater, Sportsman Grill, Huntington, Wva,1937 Flood
Merrill Hastings
Roxy Theater, Sportsman Grill, Huntington, Wva, 1937 Flood, b&w The Roxy Theater was at 1037 4th Avenue. The devestating 1937 Flood prompted the Corps of Engineers to build the Huntington flood wall.
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Scott Stores 5 & 10, Huntington, Wva,1937 Flood
Merrill Hastings
Scott Stores 5 & 10, Huntington, Wva, 1937 Flood, b&w Scott Stores 5 & 10 Store. The devestating 1937 Flood prompted the Corps of Engineers to build the Huntington flood wall.
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Silver's 5 & 10, J. C. Penney,Huntington,WVa,1937 Flood
Merrill Hastings
Silver's 5 & 10, J. C. Penney, Huntington,WVa, 1937 Flood, b&w The devestating 1937 Flood prompted the Corps of Engineers to build the Huntington flood wall.
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Smoot Advertising building, Huntington, Wva,1937 Flood
Merrill Hastings
Smoot Advertising building, Huntington, Wva, 1937 Flood, b&w The devestating 1937 Flood prompted the Corps of Engineers to build the Huntington flood wall.
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Spic n' Span Cleaners, Huntington, Wva,1937 Flood
Merrill Hastings
Spic n' Span Cleaners, Huntington, Wva, 1937 Flood, b&w The devestating 1937 Flood prompted the Corps of Engineers to build the Huntington flood wall.
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S. S. Kresge Co. 5-10-25 Store, Huntington, Wva,1937 Flood
Merrill Hastings
S. S. Kresge Co. 5-10-25 Store, Huntington, Wva, 1937 Flood, b&w This store was on 3rd Avenue. The devestating 1937 Flood prompted the Corps of Engineers to build the Huntington flood wall.
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Star Furniture Co., and Boggess Drug Store, Huntington, Wva,1937 Flood
Merrill Hastings
Star Furniture Co., and Boggess Drug Store, Huntington, Wva, 1937 Flood, b&w The devestating 1937 Flood prompted the Corps of Engineers to build the Huntington flood wall.
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Star Furniture Co., Huntington, Wva,1937 Flood
Merrill Hastings
Star Furniture Co., Huntington, Wva, 1937 Flood, b&w The devestating 1937 Flood prompted the Corps of Engineers to build the Huntington flood wall.
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The Betty Gay Store, Huntington,WVa,, 1937 Flood
Merrill Hastings
The Betty Gay Store, Huntington,WVa, 1937 Flood, b&w The devestating 1937 Flood prompted the Corps of Engineers to build the Huntington flood wall.
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The Workingman's Store,Huntington,WVa,1937 Flood
Merrill Hastings
The Workingman's Store, Huntington,WVa, 1937 Flood, b&w The devestating 1937 Flood prompted the Corps of Engineers to build the Huntington flood wall.
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Unidentified gas station, East end of Huntington, Wva,1937 Flood
Merrill Hastings
Unidentified gas station, East end of Huntington, Wva, 1937 Flood, b&w The devestating 1937 Flood prompted the Corps of Engineers to build the Huntington flood wall.
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U.S. Coast Guard boat transporting people, Huntington, Wva,1937 Flood
Merrill Hastings
U.S. Coast Guard boat transporting people, Huntington, Wva, 1937 Flood, b&w Showing Biederman Dodge & Plymouth Sales. The devestating 1937 Flood prompted the Corps of Engineers to build the Huntington flood wall.
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Van Zandt Supply Co., Huntington, Wva,1937 Flood
Merrill Hastings
Van Zandt Supply Co., Huntington, Wva, 1937 Flood, b&w Showing Van Zandtg Supply Co. The devestating 1937 Flood prompted the Corps of Engineers to build the Huntington flood wall.
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Wild Drug Store, Victor's Hat Shop, Gov. Cabell Hotel, Huntington,WV, 1937 Flood
Merrill Hastings
Wild Drug Store, Victor's Hat Shop, Governor Cabell Hotel, Huntington,WVa, 1937 Flood, b&w The devestating 1937 Flood prompted the Corps of Engineers to build the Huntington flood wall.
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Symphony, Marshall College & Univ., March 1936
Symphony, Marshall College & Univ., March 1936,25x16.5cm
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Guyandotte club.
Guyandotte club. 1 photograph : b&w ; 13 x 18 cm. on 20 x 26cm. Title from photograph. Located at 4th ave. and 11th st. "Many wives of members gave receptions there. . . Photo owned by CB Enslow."
