Capitol Street Continued

Moving along now to the decades of the 50s, 60s, 70s

Capitol Street, Charleston WV

Capitol Street between Virginia & Quarrier.


Capitol Street, Charleston WV

Across the street from the photo above in the late 60s. The only business left today in this photo is the Peanut Shop,  which ironically opened it's doors on the day I was born. ( 1950 )  It's obviously winter,  and some demonstration appears to be happening at what is now the Public Library.  I'm guessing it was something put-on by the Charleston Fire Dept.


Capitol Street, Charleston WV
This next block North shows the area of the Fleetwood Hotel in the 70s, now a parking lot.



Capitol Street, Charleston, WV

Capitol at Quarrier Street


Capitol Street, Charleston WV

McCrory's is now the Adelphia Sports Bar


Capitol Street, Charleston WV

Capitol at Fife Street, now Brawley Walkway


Capitol Street, Charleston WV

The dark brick building shown here is now Taylor Books


Capitol Street, Charleston WV

Capitol Street looking North from  Quarrier Street.


Capitol Street, Charleston WV

Capitol Street looking South from Smith Street

Photos courtesy of personal collection, City of Charleston,  David Marshall

COPYRIGHT

Back