Huntington Arcade Explained

Huntington Arcade
Building Type:Arcade
Address:900 4th Ave
Location Town:Huntington, West Virginia
Location Country:United States

The Huntington Arcade is a historic shopping arcade located in Huntington, West Virginia, United States. The building is part of the Downtown Huntington Historic District.[1]

History

In 1925 the Huntington Arcade, originally called the Ritter Arcade, opened to the public as a shopping mall in the growing downtown of Huntington, West Virginia.[2]

In the 1980s downtown Huntington struggled with the competition of the newly constructed Huntington Mall, which resulted in the vacancy of most tenants within the Huntington Arcade.[3] Years later, developer Dennis Johnson purchased the arcade and invested $2.5 million into turning it into a condominium complex, which opened in 2014.[4]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: [{{NRHP url|id=86000309}} National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form for Downtown Huntington Historic District ]. . July 23, 2024.
  2. Web site: The Huntington Arcade, originally called the Ritter Arcade, in downtown Huntington, West Virginia. July 23, 2024 . Library of Congress.
  3. News: Top Story: Huntington Mall has affected entire region . January 15, 2009 . July 23, 2024 . The Herald-Dispatch.
  4. Web site: Huntington Arcade. July 23, 2024 . Cabell County Doors to the Past.