This collection consists primarily of photographs compiled by the Huntington Parks and Recreation Department related to the Veteran's Memorial Field House in Huntington, West Virginia at the time of its demolition in 2012. Materials include photographs of events, social and sporting, at the Field House and other items including a short manuscript titled, “The Veterans Memorial Field House in Huntington, W. Va.: A History” by Stan Bumgardner as well as a program and tickets from the final game played at the Field House in 2012.
The digitized items here do not represent the entirety of the Huntington Parks and Recreation Photo Collection, 1950-2021. To view what other materials are in this collection but not yet digitized and available online, search the guide to the Huntington Parks and Recreation Photo Collection, 1950-2021.
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Roller Derby at Oakland,CA, Coliseum, July 4, 1971
Roller Derby at Oakland,CA, Coliseum, July 4, 1971, b&w. Caption on front: roller Derby, July 4, 1971. Attendance 34,418--Oakland coliseum Stadium.
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American country comedian Minnie Pearl, ca. 1970
American country comedian Minnie Pearl, ca. 1970 , b&w. American country comedian who appeared at the Grand Ole Opry for more than 50 years.
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Pianist, songwriter, band leader, Count Basie ca. 1960
Pianist, songwriter, band leader, Count Basie ca. 1960, b&w. American jazz pianist, organist, bandleader, and composer.
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Singer, songwriter Loretta Lynn, ca. 1960
Singer, songwriter Loretta Lynn, ca. 1960, b&w. American country music singer-songwriter.
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Characters from "Planet of the Apes" traveling with Hanneford Circus, 1967
Characters from "Planet of the Apes" traveling with Hanneford Circus, 1967, b&w. These characters traveled with the circus. The movie was released in 1968.
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Actor Lorne Greene at Memorial Field House, Aug 1963
John P. Killoran
Actor Lorne Greene at Memorial Field House, Aug 1963,b&w. Back reads: Lorne Greene, 24 Aug 1963 (stamp of John P. Killoran, Ft.Bragg, N.C.).
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Leland Arnold directs summer concert at Memorial Field House, ca. 1960
Leland Arnold directs summer concert at Memorial Field House, ca. 1960, b&w. Note attached: Leland Arnold, summer recreation program band director, conducts concert at Field House. Back reads: This was one of manyspecial activities.
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The Flying Comets, Ringling Bros Circus at Memorial Field House, Feb 1960
The Flying Comets, Ringling Bros Circus at Memorial Field House, Huntington,WVa, Feb.,1960, b&w. Folder captioned: Circus HUPCO photo stamp on back Caption attached to back: Grace Aloft, three members of the Flying Comets, Ringling stars ..in best traddition of great Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus appearing at Memorial Field House.
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The Gospel Singing Caravan:Le Fevres, Prophets,The Blue Ridge, Johnson Sisters
The Gospel Singing Caravan: Le Fevres, the Prophets, The Blue Ridge, Johnson Sisters, ca. 1960, b&w. Caption reads: The Gospel singing Caravan Chorus The Le Fevres The Porphets The Blue Ridge The Johnson sisters.
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Balancing act for the circus at Memorial Field House, Huntington,WVa, Feb.,1959
Balancing act for the circus at Memorial Field House, Huntington,WVa, Feb.,1959, b&w. Folder captioned: Circus HUPCO photo stamp on back.
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Ice skater Debbie Williams, Holiday on Ice, Memorial Field House, Oct. 19, 1959
Ice skater Debbie Williams, Holiday on Ice, Memorial Field House, Oct. 19, 1959, b&w. Note on back: Princess of the ice, Debbie Williams.
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Matt Tuck & his juggling act at Memorial Field House, Dec 1959
Matt Tuck & his juggling act at Memorial Field House, Dec 1959, b&w. Matt Tuck and his juggling act was part of a tour of several acts in late 1959. His act was called "a barrel of fun.".
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Training tigers for the circus at Memorial Field House, Huntington,WVa, Feb.,1959
Training tigers for the circus at Memorial Field House, Huntington,WVa, Feb.,1959, b&w. Folder captioned: Circus HUPCO photo stamp on back.
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Ice skater Barbara Garrison, at Memorial Field House, Oct 20, 1959
Tom Hamer
Ice skater Barbara Garrison, at Memorial Field House, Oct 20, 1959, b&w. Back reads: Barbara Garrison, Oct. 20, 1959.
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Evers & Dolorez (high-wire dance artists) Memorial Field House, Sept 1958
Evers & Dolorez (high-wire dance artists) Memorial Field House, Sept 1958, b&w. All the references online read "Evers & Dolores" They were a high wire dance act. HUPCO stamp on back.
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Oral Robert crusade, Memorial Field House, 1958
Brent Ball
Oral Robert crusade, Memorial Field House, Huntington,WVa, 1958, b&w. Caption on front reads: Oral roberts Crusade, 1958 Roberts was American Charismatic Christian televangelist, ordained in both the Pentecostal Holiness and United Methodist churches. one of the most well-known and controversial American religious leaders of the 20th century.
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Dumping gravel for parking lot, Memorial Field House, Huntington,WVa, Jan 1958
H. Eplion
Dumping gravel for parking lot, Memorial Field House, Huntington,WVa, Jan 1958, b&w. HUPCO stamp on back caption: a truckload..
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Recreation Dept. meeting, Memorial Field House, Huntington,WVa, June 14, 1958
H. Eplion
Recreation Dept. meeting, Memorial Field House, Huntington,WVa, June 14, 1958, b&w. Caption reads: 1958 Recreation Personnel Meeting 6/14/58 HUPCO stamp on back.
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Westmoreland wading pool repairs, Huntington,WVa, June 1957
Westmoreland wading pool repairs, Huntington,WVa, June 1957, b&w. Caption: Westmoreloand wading pool repairs, 1957 HUPCO stamp on back with date.
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Xavier University star basketball player, Corrny Freeman, Dec 1957
Xavier University star basketball player, Corrny Freeman, Dec 1957, b&w. Note on back reads: Corny Freeman-X.U.-forward HUPCO stamp on back.
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Teenage dance, Memorial Field House, Huntington,WVa, July 19, 1957
Jack Burnett
Teenage dance, Memorial Field House, Huntington,WVa, July 19, 1957, b&w. Back reads: Recreation HUPCO stamp on back.
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Teenage dance, Memorial Field House, Huntington,WVa, July 20, 1957
Jack Burnett
Teenage dance, Memorial Field House, Huntington,WVa, July 20, 1957, b&w. Back reads: Recreation-slow dancing HUPCO stamp on back.
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Teenage dance, Memorial Field House, Huntington,WVa, July 20, 1957
Jack Burnett
Teenage dance, Memorial Field House, Huntington,WVa, July 20, 1957, b&w. Back reads: Recreation HUPCO stamp on back.
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Cabell County Rec. Commission directors, Memorial Field House, Jun 14, 1957
H. Eplion
Cabell County Recreation Commission directors, Memorial Field House, Jun 14, 1957, b&w. Caption on back: Directors, and HUPco stamp dated June 14, 1957.
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U.S.Army Reserves Demonstration, Memorial Field House,1956
U.S.Army Reserves Demonstration, Memorial Field House, Huntington,WVa, Mar. 23, 1956, b&w. Caption reads: U.S. Army Reserves Demonstration, March 23, 1956.
