By Jack Houvouras & Katherine Pyles
HQ 78 | SUMMER 2012
Every city in America has its own charms, its own personality, its own pace and rhythm. Huntington is no different. In the following pages of this photo essay, Huntington Quarterly’s photographers have captured a typical day in the life of our community. It’s our hope that the images bring a smile to your face and a sense of home to your heart. From the sun rising over the Ohio River to a lunch gathering at Jim’s to a date night at Pullman Square, these are just some of the activities that take place over the course of a 24-hour period in our hometown. They are what make Huntington such a special place to live, work and play.
6:27 AM The sun rises gradually on the Ohio River.
7:18 AM Old Village Roaster owner Vicky Cooper serves up fresh coffee to downtown employees on their way to work.
7:58 AM High school students at St. Joseph Central Catholic High School catch up before classes begin.
9:32 AM As the stock market opens, Smith Barney broker Jefferey H. Biederman Jr. evaluates and discusses the morning’s stocks.
10:11 AM Attending doctor Todd Gress, MD, makes his rounds with residents at the Marshall University School of Medicine.
11:16 AM Morning shopper Danielle Chapman stops in to C. F. Reuschlein’s to visit with manager John Paul and admire the new diamond collection.
12:09 PM Long-time friends stop in to Jim’s Steak & Spaghetti House for good conversation and a quick bite to eat.
1:12 PM Journalism students at Marshall University get to work on the next edition of student newspaper The Parthenon.
2:04 PM Renee and Chris Ratcliff walk their dogs Lizzy and Uli at Ritter Park.
3:18 PM Football practice at Marshall gets underway.
4:11 PM Local children discover the fun of friendly competition at the YMCA Kennedy Center soccer fields.
5:21 PM Friends unwind during Happy Hour at Marshall Herd of Fame Café.
5:59 PM WSAZ evening anchor Tim Irr prepares to go live for the 6 p.m. newscast.
7:12 PM Rebecca and Joe Randolph enjoy a quiet dinner at Savannah’s Restaurant.
8:47 PM A couple cozies up to watch the sunset at Harris Riverfront Park.
9:03 PM Huntingtonians of all ages relax on lawn chairs as the sun sets around the popular Pullman Square Concert Series.
10:17 PM Liz and Michael Estep wrap up a movie date at Marquee Cinemas.
12:02 AM Attorney Audy Perry burns the midnight oil at the law firm of Huddleston Bolen.
12:52 AM A beautiful baby girl is born at Cabell Huntington Hospital.
1:02 AM Officer Jamie Lee of the Huntington Police Department prepares to patrol the streets of downtown.
2:21 AM Copies of The Herald-Dispatch are printed and prepared for delivery.
3:13 AM A night-shift nurse brings a smile to a patient at Cabell Huntington Hospital.
4:01 AM Marshall students Joe Barbara and Amanda Godbey pull an all-nighter at the Drinko Library.
5:20 AM Paula Vega decorates a fresh batch of pink lemonade cupcakes in preparation for a busy day at Paula Vega Cakes.
