About Old Central City.

Old Central City Days

Shops 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. Central City now operates as a viable part of Huntington known as Old Central City, featuring niche stores specializing in antiques.

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! For a map to Old Central City, click here.

Visit the many attractions in and around Old Central City:

Antique, Collectables and Crafts
Camden Park
Central City Exhibition at Cabell West Library
Gazebo - Miscellaneous attractions during the year
Heritage Farm Museum and Village
Taylor's Auto Collection
The Radio Museum
The Railroad Museum

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.

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.

For information or brochures call 1-800-CALL-WVA (1-800-225-5982) or write.