Marshall University - Chief Justice Yearbook (Huntington, WV)

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Some professors required students to visit the Cabell County Courthouse, established in 1901. Huntington landmarks are popular A tram station, an art museum, an imposing stone btildirg and a park can all be numbered among the Huntington landmarks that nearly every Marshall student recognized. Ritter Park was probably cne of the city's most popular attractions. A log cabin and a stone arch were special park lardmarks in addition to the typical attractions nested in the wooded acreage. The Cabin of Buford Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution was built on the grounds in 19?2 Another landmark within the park's boundaries was the Memorial Arch. The stone a'ch. which was erected by the Cabell County War Memorial Association. W3S dedicated on Nov. 11. 192 . It is Isted m the Historic Preservation Unit of the Register of National Historic Places. For a different type of entertainment, some sudents visited the historical Heritage Station in downtown Huntington. Heritagp Station, the old Baltimore and Ohio railroad station which housed shops, historic attractions and a restaurant complere with Victorian decor, was popular with city residents and students alike. One of the attractions located in this historical section of Huntington was the Bank of Huntington building which was robbed by Jessee James ard his gang only two months after it was chartered in 1875. The building was moved to the historical plaza from its original location nearby Another attraction, especially familiar to the art-loving student—was the Huntington Galleries. The Galleries, located on 50 acres of land m the hills above the city, opened its doors to the public in 1952. Additions were made to the facilities in 1970 and 1976 to complete the present galleries, workshops and grounds. Students who visited the stores and restaurants of dovntwon Huntington saw other city landmarks including cty. county and federal government buddings. One particular landmark known to most students was the Cabell County Courthouse A downtown square purchased by the coumy in 1892. led the development of the Cabell County Courthouse. It was not until Dec. 4. 1901. that the facitility was completed to house the courthouse which was a familiar sight to many Marshall students. Landmarks—27

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WkXWfc Heritage Village housos historical attractions and shops, but most students enjoy it for Its fine restaurant. The Memorial Arch in Ritter Park Is a historical piece in the Register of National Historic Places. Top, Heritago Village portrays the theme of railroad history. 26—Landmarks

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A ”Tac«y Tourist party at Spanky s, sponsored by Sigma Sigma Sigma, gave students a chance to dress up and get down. A few blocks off campus. Snaks Fifth Avenue offered a popular setting for food and drinks. Students top clientele for local pubs STUDENTS were the mam clientele for local oars. These bars offeree different kinds of right time entertainment, in search of the students' favor. If students had their dancing shoes on. they probably headed cowrtown to Spankys (later renamed Manhattan) or The Cld Library Restaurant. These also were popular on Wednesday tor ladies night which offered 2-for-1 specials on drinks. Closer to campus were the longtime favorites Varsity. Bobbies' Univers ty Lounge and Jakes They were joined by the re opening of The Double Dribble in its same location anc 28—Bars