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Have fun & shop in
Old Central City.
Central City (1893-1909) was
a flourishing manufacturing town with several industries. It was
annexed in 1909 by the City of Huntington and referred to as Fourteenth
Street or West Huntington. Fourteenth Street
West is now the main business street. Today it
and the surrounding area is a viable part of Huntington and
known as Old Central City.
We feel you will enjoy shopping in Old Central City. We
have antique, specialty and gift shops, home
style cooking cafes, an Amish market, bed and breakfast, museums, a farmers market, arts and crafts,
and more. Old Central City is a fun place to
shop & visit! Take a
look.
Visit the many attractions in and around
Old
Central City:
 Old Central City is rich in history that still touches our modern day lives. An example of this is Heiner's Bakery, started
by Charles Heiner and his wife back in 1905. Today, Heiner's Bakery is one of the largest employers in the Tri-State and a leading bakery in the United States. When visiting Old Central City, plan to take a tour of Heiner's Bakery,
celebrating their Centennial Anniversary this year (2005).
 Historic homes also add to the excitement of nostalgia in Old Central City. Periodically organized tours are conducted to view these homes that date back more than 100 years. To really learn the history of Old Central City,
read Lola Roush Miller's fascinating history of Old Central City that she wrote
in 1993. That booklet is still available today. Ask for it at the West
Huntington Library.
 Nearby Old Central City is the
Heritage Farm Museum & Village. It too provides an enjoyable day of community life as it was in yesteryears. In contrast, today you can get married or enjoy a time with your family at The
Old Central City Gazebo. Many a concert has taken place here, leaving fond memories of holiday events and other special
occasions. Old Central City ... a proud past and a bright future ... preserved and flourishing for your enjoyment. Visit
 us often for an enjoyable time in Old Central City.
To rent the Gazebo, call (304)
544-4880 for information. (E-mail: Click
here.) Rent the Gazebo for...
For information or
brochures call 1-800-CALL-WVA (1-800-225-5982) or
write.
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