City of South Charleston, WV
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Mayor Frank Mullens would like to welcome you to the facebook page of the City of South Charleston, WV. Here you will find the latest information on events and happenings in South Charleston.
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In 1977, South Charleston High School won its first West Virginia State baseball championship. Shown here is the team with their Coach Jim Fout. Go Black Eagles! #SomeplaceSpecial100
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Central Elementary School was built on the corner of C Street and Fifth Avenue in 1912. The school expanded over time, but eventually closed in the late 1960’s. Shown here in its early years are Central Elementary School students and their principal J.W. Lively. #SomeplaceSpecial100
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The family owned business, Salamies’, opened in 1919 as a general merchandise store, before expanding into apparel around 1927. The clothing store, shown here, operated on Seventh Avenue before it moved to D Street in 1966. #SomeplaceSpecial100
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Do you know where the LaBelle Theatre got its name? Constructed in 1939, it was named after the owner, Walter B. Urling’s daughter and mother, who were both named Isabelle. This picture shows the large crowd that came to see the movie “Gone with the Wind.” If you haven’t been to the LaBelle lately, you need to check out the recently renovated theatre! #SomeplaceSpecial100
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It is hard to imagine South Charleston without MacCorkle Avenue, but here is a picture of workers during the construction of MacCorkle Avenue near G Street. #SomeplaceSpecial100
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In 1947, Rock Lake Presbyterian Church began on Village Drive as a mission chapel of the South Charleston First Presbyterian Church. In 1949, named for the lake nearby, Rock Lake Presbyterian was officially organized as a church and the present sanctuary building was built ten years later. #SomeplaceSpecial100
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This photo, taken in 1917, shows Governor William A. MacCorkle at the Naval Ordnance and Armor Plant Dedication. The Ordnance Plant was built during the World War to supply armor plates for the Navy. #SomeplaceSpecial100
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Start your engines! Just kidding, these cars don’t need engines. The Soap Box Derby Track was completed in Little Creek Park in 1969 and to this day remains one of the country’s premier track sites. The Kanawha Valley Soap Box Derby will run its 48th Annual Local Championship Race on June 3, 2017. #SomeplaceSpecial100
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Know anyone that attended the Zogg O’Dell Elementary School? It was built in 1927 on Kanawha Turnpike at Tremont and Quincy Streets. The school closed in 1968 due to the construction of Interstate 64. #SomeplaceSpecial100
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Craving a hot dog? How about a famous Spring Hill Pastry hot dog! Spring Hill Pastry was opened in 1948 by Jim and Marie Williams on Chestnut Street. Since 1993, Robin Williams has owned the bakery still at its same location. #SomeplaceSpecial100
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Did you know that the South Charleston Public Library first started in 1943 in the old recreation building on Third Avenue? The current library was opened in 1969 (with an expansion added in 1977, shown here under construction). Today, the library is known for its great children and adult programming, including its summer reading activities which begin this Saturday. #SomeplaceSpecial100
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The family owned business, Ken’s Auto Service, on Chestnut Street has been servicing vehicles since 1968. Its owner, Ken Samples, is a proud U.S. Army veteran having worked on special weapons systems during the Cold War. He served as Parade Marshal for the South Charleston Annual Armed Forces Day Parade in 2014. Join us this Saturday for the 58th Annual Herbert J. Thomas Memorial Armed Forces Day Parade. #SomeplaceSpecial100
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