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“Da Vinci Inventions” exhibit, Clay Center, admission: $9, $7.50

maybe the WV Hunting & Fishing Show is more your style. Also at the CCCC, exhibitors and vendors will be on hand to help you find the best equipment and deals, whether you are planning a local hunt or an exotic excursion. The Harlem Globetrotters celebrate 92 iconic years of basketball artistry, comedy, and one-of-a-kind family entertainment as they return to the CCCC this month. The WWE Live also comes to town in January. John Cena, Seth Rollins, and Dean Ambrose are among the celebrity wrestlers featured. Probably the most highly anticipated event for locals is the annual Charleston Restaurant Week. Local restaurants develop creative menus as a way to showcase their specialties. This event was born out of the WV water crisis in 2014. Restaurants were closed for nearly two weeks during to the contamination. Local residents and businesses came together to focus on rebooting the restaurants affected by the catastrophe. It was a huge success and is a “don’t miss” event for most Charlestonians. With Charleston’s new mayor, Amy Goodwin, about to take office and the CCCC remodel complete, there is an air of excitement with new beginnings! Happy New Year!!!

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Looking Back

By: M. Lynne Squires

...at Watt Powell Park

Watt Powell Park was named for its primary benefactor, pro baseball player Watt Powell. Powell, a Hot Springs, Virginia native lived in Charleston and served on the Charleston City Council, as well as heading the Division of State Parks. The first ballpark was Kanawha Park, built in 1917, and funded by Powell and Charles A. Beers, a local businessman. The wooden stadium, erected on the corner of 35th Street and MacCorkle Avenue seated 3,500 people. The stadium was damaged by fire in 1939. But after hosting games for 27 years, the structure was totally destroyed by fire in 1944. A government bond, along with a generous contribution from Watt Powell enabled the construction of a new steel and concrete ballpark on the site of the old Kanawha Park. The new stadium held 4,474 fans. Known for its scenic setting, the outfield was framed by a ridge of hills. The stadium was known as a ‘pitchers field’ because of the depth of center field at 420 feet. Left field was 340 feet and right field was 330 feet deep. The outfield walls were 12 feet high along the entire perimeter of the outfield, which was higher than most other stadiums walls. The depth of the field and the height of the walls denied many a hitter of an out of the park homer. The right field elevation was above the height of the wall behind the stadium and many fans sat in lawn chairs along the adjacent railroad tracks to watch the games. In addition to minor league baseball, Watt Powell Park also hosted college games, high school tournaments, and community softball events. Over the years, the park was home to several minor-league franchises: • Charleston Senators 1948 – 1951, Class A Central League Cincinnati Reds farm team • Charleston Senators 1952- 1955, AAA affiliate of the Chicago White Sox • Charleston Senators 1956-1959, AAA affiliate of the Detroit Tigers • Charleston Senators 1960, farm team for the Washington Senators Squires’ new book Look Back at Charleston is a compilation of 24 essays and color photos from her column. A great holiday gift, it’s available on Amazon. Visit www.mlynne.com.

• San Juan Marlins 1961, AAA affiliate of St. Louis Cardinals (relocated after losing their stadium to a hurricane) • Charleston Indians 1962 -1964, AA Eastern League • No Baseball club 1965-1970 • Charleston Charlies 1971-1983, AAA International League, Pittsburg Pirates affiliate; league champions in 1973 and 1977 • Charleston Charlies 1978-1979, Houston Astros affiliate • Charleston Charlies 1980, Texas Rangers affiliate • Charleston Charlies 1981-1983, parent club Cleveland Indians • No baseball club 1984-1986 • Charleston Wheelers 1987-1989, Chicago Cubs affiliate • Charleston Wheelers 1990-1994, parent club Cincinnati Reds; won South Atlantic League title in 1990 • Charleston Alley Cats 1995-2003, affiliate of Kansas City Royals and Toronto Blue Jays • West Virginia Power 2004 to present Several players of note at Watt Powell Park were Chad Fox, Trevor Hoffman, Pokey Reese, Brett Tomko and Dan Wilson, and Mike Mendoza. Watt Powell Park closed in 2005 after the construction of the Alley Cats new home, Power Park, in downtown Charleston. Renamed the West Virginia Power, they continue the tradition of baseball in Charleston. Watt Powell Park was sold to The University of Charleston, who in turn sold two-thirds of the property to Charleston Area Medical Center. The old stadium was demolished in the latter part of 2005. CAMC constructed a cancer center on the site which opened in 2015. Watt Powell, a true lover of baseball, first as a player then as a benefactor, passed away on November 6, 1948, a few months prior to the inaugural game. He never saw a game played in the stadium that would carry his name. Looking Back remembers the Hotel Kanawha next month.

Email your responses about at Watt Powell Park, or requests for locations you’d like Looking Back to visit to thewriter@mlynne.com.

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Driving 3 hours 15 minutes Northwest of Charleston brings you to Cincinnati, Ohio. Sitting on the banks of the Ohio River, Cincinnati is a fun-filled big city that offers professional sporting events, great shopping, good food, and a majorly cool street art scene. The uni ue neighborhoods of Cincinnati are a big draw, separating the city’s awesome finds by imaginary lines and impressive scenery.

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If you are in town during baseball or football season, it would be only ﬁtting to take in a Cincinnati Reds pro baseball or Cincinnati Bengals pro football game. The Reds, the oldest professional baseball team in the US, are 5 time World Series champs and play at the reat American Ball Park March through September. Cincinnati’s football team, the Browns, play at Paul Brown Stadium August through December.

The American Sign Museum is a neonﬁlled wonderland. Walk down memory lane and see some iconic signs that you grew up with, or ones you didn’t, depending on your age. On display are an authentic Mail Pouch Tobacco barn sign, Speedee McDonald’s, Sputnik, Colonel Sanders KFC sign, plus much

Lastly, visit President William Howard Taft ’s birthplace and childhood home during your visit to Cincinnati. This National Historic Site, occupied in a 2-story reek revival building, commemorates the only American President to serve as Chief Justice of the United States.

Seeing the Shoney’s Big Boy at the American Sign Museum was a blast from the past for this Charleston native. Photo by Melody Pittman.

more. My favorite treasure is the ﬁberglass Big Boy, especially endearing since Alex Schoenbaum, Sboney’s restaurant founder,

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The Findlay Market is the oldest in the state of Ohio and gets over a million visitors per year. Photo by Melody Pittman.

century architecture. Use the website at Art Works Cincinnati to ﬁnd a map for strolling the street murals around town. Look for Migration of Tradition, The olden Muse, Ice Cream Daydream, The Singing Mural, Armstrong, and Fresh Harvest, a few more popular pieces.

Make sure to get your National Park Passport stamped when visiting the William Howard Taft National Site. Photo by Melody Pittman.

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This is Fiona, the viral social media star of the Cincinnati Zoo and hippo world. Photo by Melody Pittman.

The world’s most famous hippo, Fiona, can be found at the Cincinnati oo and Botanical arden. Fiona was born January 24, 2017, six weeks early, and the world has been watching (and loving ) her ever since. Other noteworthy exhibits at the Cincinnati oo include the World of Insects, elephant reserve, bonobos, meerkats, and painted dog valley. The zoo and botanical gardens are a National Historic Landmark and the country’s second oldest zoo. A world-class selection of art is on display at the Cincinnati Art Museum, circa 1886, spanning six centuries of artwork. Peruse 67,000 pieces of art in this stunning architectural gem, originally referred to as The Art Palace of the West . See masterpieces by Monet, Van ogh, and Botticelli, as well as local artists in this spectacular setting that has complimentary parking and admission. Pop in the Findlay Market for Ohio’s oldest farmer’s market selling seasonal items, produce, meat, owers, and gifts. It is located in the popular Over-the-Rhine neighborhood where you will also ﬁnd great street art, a Biergarten, and stunning 19th-

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WHERE TO EAT IN CINCINNATI Enjoy a breakfast of champions at Taste of Belgium, featuring mouth-watering wa e combinations such as the S’more, Ricotta Cream, and Chicken Wa e . The crepes and galettes are desirable, as well, such as the Original alette with ham, gruy re, and a runny egg yolk. Also offered are premium coffee and an arsenal of baked goods. Select your favorite coffee or tea drink from Coffee Emporium in both Over-the-Rhine or East Hyde Park locations, serving sandwiches, uiche, salads, and pastries. A visit to Cincinnati would not be complete without indulging in Cincinnati chili, an American regional classic made of a sweet Mediterranean-spiced meat combination. ou can find delicious varieties at Skyline Chili, old Star Chili, or Camp Washington Chili, serving it up since 1940. Choose from the yummy cheese coneys (hotdogs) or a 3-way (chili, spaghetti, cheese), 4-way (add beans), or 5-way (add onions).

The meat and cheese boards at Moerlein Lager House come with grilled beer bread, spicy mustard, apple kraut, and pickles, plus your choice of 2 meats and 2 cheeses. Photo by Melody Pittman.

Charleston folks will recognize their beloved Pies Pints around town, as well.

WHERE TO STAY IN CINCINNATI Indulge in a stay at the landmark French Art Deco Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza, a member of the Historic Hotels of America group. The Netherland Plaza oﬀer 561 rooms, an indoor pool, shopping arcade, and Hilton Hotel’s 1 best-selling restaurant and 5-diamond eatery (The Orchid at Palm Court) in their 40,000 s . ft. hotel. The Netherland Plaza is located in the heart of downtown and within walking distance of many attractions. The sophisticated 21C Museum Hotel Cincinnati and the Hyatt Regency Cincinnati are two other great choices for accommodations.

CINCINNATI, A FORCE TO BE RECKONED WITH While Cincinnati is a smaller in geography big city , it has about anything you could want. From top-notch sports to trendy or classic activities, you can ﬁnd them all in Cincinnati, a culturally diverse city that continues to grow and evolve.

Yummy chili cheese coney dogs from Camp Washington Chili. Photo by Melody Pittman.

Another tasty dining spot is Moerlein Lager House, a world-class working microbrewery in the heart of Cincinnati. They oﬀer exceptional food and over 80 beers in their 19th century beer garden. Try the phenomenal Short-Rib Poutine or the meat cheese boards to start with and the S uash Wellington or erman Sausage Platter for your main course.

his wall reﬂects he aces of omelessness in incinnati and is one of the more thought-provoking murals. Photo by Melody Pittman.

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