Charleston Home & Living

Charleston FEBRUARY 2022

Home & Living

WEEKEND TRAVELER FAYETTEVILLE, WV

LOOKING BACK

AT MAPLE TERRACE APPARTMENTS Cover photo by Michael Bell

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TMS Publishing Dan Lanham 304-345-0654 dan@livingwestvirginia.com Contributing Writers Leslie Bonham Happening Around Town P6 M. Lynne Squires Looking Back: at Maple Terrance Apartments P10 Melody Pittman Weekend Traveler Fayetteville, WV PP16-17 Publisher Dan Lanham Creative Director Lincoln Banry Photographer Michael Bell

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Looking Back

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Happening Around Town

Just when it looked like life was returning to a new “normal” and we were getting closer to the end of the coronavirus pandemic, a new mutation formed and gave us Omicron! Everything scheduled at this point is subject to change. Mountain Stage’s performance this month is to be at “full capacity”, with everyone wearing masks. While there are many musical performances, the sports world seems to have come to a screeching halt in Charleston for February. Before heading out to any event, it is best to check and see what, if any, last minute restrictions have had to be put in place.

The Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center (CC&CC) is the venue for the “Morgan Wallen Dangerous Tour” on the 4th. Named by New Yorker magazine as “the most wanted man in country”, Wallen has had 4 consecutive #1 hits and over 7 BILLION on-demand streams.

“The Righteous Brothers” and “The Marshall Tucker Band with Dave Mason” are two more internationally well-known bands performing in Charleston this month.

“Trolls LIVE!” comes to town with 4 performances. Bring the kids to see Poppy, Branch, and their friends come to life on stage in their very first li e tour.

Charleston Light Opera Guild Theater will be the venue for “Paradise Park A Musical”, based on the cult classic film based in West Virginia.

Adapted for the stage by Daniel Boyd, the show features a new

musical written by Larry Groce.

The “West Virginia Juried Exhibition”, which has been held at the Culture Center since Nov. 14, 2021, wraps up on Feb. 19. This extremely interesting and eclectic show includes 110 works of art, including painting, drawing, mixed media, craft, photography, digital art, sculpture, and print. Twenty-fi e counties are represented in the exhibition.

The Winter Blues Farmers Market has become a very popular event during the cold winter months. At the CC&CC, entry is FREE to the public. From 1-5pm, on the 25th, thousands of shoppers converge to shop a diverse selection of agricultural products.

In upcoming news, the newly renovated main branch of the Kanawha County Public Library is to be completed in early May, with the grand reopening scheduled for May 10. This is exciting news for the entire county!

As we continue to forge through the second year of a global pandemic, we realize just how lucky we are here in Charleston. Enjoying the beauty of the river and mountains, watching the transformation of winter heading into spring, it just doesn’t get any better!

Happy February!

Feb. 4:

Feb. 4-6, 11-13:

Feb. 5:

Feb. 12-13:

“Morgan Wallen”, 7:30pm, CC&CC, cost: varies

“Paradise Park A Musical”, 7:30pm, Charleston Light Opera Guild Theater, cost: TBA

“Carnaval 2022: Avant Garden”, 6pm, Clay Center, cost: TBA

“Trolls LIVE!”, times vary, Municipal Auditorium, cost: varies

Feb. 12:

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Feb. 15:

Feb. 16:

“WVSO Reflections”, 7:30pm, Clay Center, cost: varies

“Concerts at St. John’s, Valentine for Beethoven”, 4pm, St. John’s Episcopal Church, cost: FREE

“The Righteous Brothers”, 7:30pm, Clay Center, cost: varies

“The Simon & Garfunkel Story”, 7:30pm, Clay Center, cost: varies

Feb. 19:

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Feb. 25:

“Harmonies of the Heart Gala”, 6:30pm, Embassy Suites Hotel, cost: varies

“Mountain Stage”, featuring The Steel Wheels, Scott Cook, Tammy Rogers and Thomm Jutz”, 7pm, WV Culture Center, cost: $30

“Y.O.U.’s Sleeping Beauty, the Awakening Performance”, 7pm, cost: $15

“Winter Blues Farmers Market”, 1pm, CC&CC, cost: FREE

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Feb. 27:

“YWCA Women of Achievement” luncheon, 1:30pm, CC&CC, cost: $100

“The Marshall Tucker Band with Dave Mason”, 7:30pm, Municipal Auditorium, cost: varies

“WVSO Blockbuster Broadway!”

7:30pm, Clay Center, cost: varies

“Postmodern Jukebox”, 7pm, Clay Center, cost: varies

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DUKE JORDAN REALTOR®

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A member of the franchise system of BHH Affiliates, LLC- Mike Callaghan-Broker of Record 1337 Virginia Street East, Charleston, WV 25301 304.346.0300

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MAT CURREY BROKER

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1415 QUARRIER STREET, CHARLESTON

1421 QUARRIER STREET, CHARLESTON

CHARLESTON HISTORIC DISTRICT Massive 4 unit with 4 garage or storage areas in alley. 3 one bed units with a large 2 story 2-bedroom unit ready for you to rent. Contact Mat Currey for more information or showing 304-419-4438

CHARLESTON HISTORIC DISTRICT 3 bed 2 bath with East end charm. Larger than it seems with wrought iron fence and 2 car garage. Hardwood floors large kitchen partial basement fenced back yard. Contact Mat Currey for more information or showing 304-419-4438

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3206 KANAWHA TERRACE

THIS LOT consists of 2 parcels and is marketed as commercial contact Bill Currey 304-419-4417 for access or questions.

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Looking Back

By: M. Lynne Squires

...at maple terrace apartments

Charleston’s East End is peppered with apartment buildings and row houses built over 100 years ago. They were erected to accommodate the rapidly growing housing needs after the State Capitol was moved from Wheeling to Charleston. The previously gradual slow-growing city of Charleston became a hub for industrialization, government, and business. The East End, with its close proximity to downtown, the Capitol, schools, and hospitals, responded with the construction of homes and apartments that were home to many of Charleston’s most prominent residents.

By 1912, plans were underway for a new hospital in the East End. In response, a group of prominent city residents drew up plans to develop a tract of land to meet the demand for new housing. In 1913, the new 45-bed McMillan Hospital opened at the corner of Lee and Morris streets. Over a dozen local individuals agreed on a plan for multi-family housing that would also include green space in front of each unit. Maple Terrace was constructed in 1914, and the adjacent three-story, 12-unit apartment building, Walton Apartments, was built in 1924. Two other apartment buildings, Fairfax Hall and Madison Hall were also constructed nearby but were later demolished.

The row of 2 and 1/2 story brick townhouses is located between Lee Street and Quarrier Street, situated in a north/ south orientation. Maple Terrace was originally built in the heart of the growing residential area. But as the downtown commercial district spread east, the complex now sits at the western edge of the East End neighborhood.

units had brick front porches and brick chimneys. Brick corbeling is one of the most noticeable exterior detailing. The floor plans of Maple Terrace also reflect Colonial Revival design with an asymmetric layout and entry hall with main rooms to one side. Built with differing sizes and configurations, there are efficiency, one, two, and three-bedroom units. Unlike many other apartments and attached housing units built in the same era, Maple Terrace units have full basements. Several design features such as the brick building faces, the bow windows, and other exterior trim features were echoed in nearby buildings constructed after Maple Terrace.

A similar neighboring apartment complex was Arlington Court. It originally consisted of two 1 and 1/2 story 9-apartment buildings. Located a block east, it was very similar to Maple Terrace’s layout and design. Maple Terrace, built the year after Arlington Court, added upgraded design elements, but both complexes were of the same north/south orientation, with their north end unit facing Lee Street.

Other housing units sprang up around the same time. Tudor Court was constructed on Quarrier Walk, a walkway between Virginia and Quarrier streets in the 1500 block. The nearby Argonne Apartments and many others are still standing today.

Multi-family residential apartments like Maple Court and others represent a movement set in motion to alleviate the era’s housing shortage in the East End neighborhood.

Maple Terrace was designed in the Colonial Revival style. The units had slate-shingled roofs with gabled dormers. The concrete foundation was scored to resemble cut stonework, and the

Email your responses about the Maple Terrace Apartments or requests for locations you’d like Looking Back to visit to thewriter@mlynne.com.

Squires’ book Looking Back at Charleston is a compilation of 24 essays and color photos from her column and is available on Amazon. Visit www.mlynne.com.

Next month, Looking Back travels a few miles west to Institute to visit the West Virginia School for the Colored Deaf and Blind.

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Janet Amores 304-444-8653 SALESPERSON

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180 40th St, Nitro $147,500 - 3BR. 2BA. Nice 3-bedroom, 2 bathroom home with Master bedroom, bathrooms & laundry on main floo .

201 Cyrus Point, Charleston $360,000 - 5BR. 4.5BA. Stunning and updated 2-story home located in the desirable South Hills area of Charleston!

209 Ariel Heights, Charleston $435,000 - 5BR. 4BR. 2HBA. Situated on a large corner lot in Woodbridge’s Briarwood Estates, this true classic is located only minutes from Downtown & CAMC.

16656 Daniel Boone Pky $183,000 - 3BR. 2BA. This home is fully remodeled in 2021. Open floor plan, S acious living room/dining room combination.

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53 Lively Rd, S Charleston $49,500 - Gorgeous 3+ Acre lot in the desirable Chestnut Ridge Subdivision. Close to Southridge Shopping Centers and in the G.W. School District.

410 Ruffner ve, Charleston $50,000 - 3BR. 2BA. INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY! 2-story home located on the Historical East End of Charleston w/endless opportunities! Do not miss out on this amazing deal!

101 Circle Dr, Charleston $265,000 - 4BR. 3BA. Centrally located in Cross Lanes, this ranch style home offers alot for the money. Currently used as a residence but has excellent commercial potential!

5130 MacCorkle Ave, Chas $599,000 - Investment opportunity! Endless opportunity here! Interior offers 2-full bathrooms, washer and dryer hookups, and kitchen.

97 Cascade Brook Rd, Alum Ck $199,900 - 3BR. 2BA. Beautiful home sitting on 3.71 acres conveniently located in Alum Creek and is minutes from the Southridge Shopping Center!

518 Everest Ave, Saint Albans $175,000 - 3BR. 1.5BA Beautiful ranch style home sitting on a flat lot in the heart of Saint Albans!

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1911 Pine Manor, Charleston $210,000 - Charming ranch styled farmhouse sitting on a whopping 12 acres!

839 Mathews Ave, Charleston $125,900 - 3BR. 1.5BA. Beautiful 2-story home in close proximity to Downtown Charleston!

0 Olympus Rd, Charleston $17,500 - Great location and a recently cleared lot! Beautiful piece of buildable land, very central, ample opportunity abounds!

17-18 Clover Patch Acres $18,000 - Premium 2.29 Acre lot sitting in the Sissonville Area of Charleston! Lots are located in the Clover Patch Acres subdivision and are prime for development.

2421 Main St, Hurricane $235,000 - 4BR. 2BA. RARE AND BREATHTAKING ranch styled home located in the desirable City of Hurricane.

131 Winners Cir, Hurricane $199,000 - 3BR. 2BA. Beautiful 3-level split home in the desirable City of Hurricane sitting on .55 acres of land!

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MONTGOMERY. Well kept 4-unit building presents so many possibilities. Student housing, air bnb or needing to downsize, living in one unit while renting the other three. Priced to sell, this tremendous investment won’t be on the market long. $89,900.

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Gated country estate with 98+ acres of ATV & horseback riding trails, pasture & forest views. The home boasts a gourmet kitchen, game room, wine cellar, and grand movie theater with concession stand. 5 bedrooms, 4 full and 2 half baths, this home will fit any sized family! Outside, the huge patio boasts an outside kitchen with built in grills for summer entertaining! To maintain the property, there is an additional oversized 2 car garage and shop.

One Of A Kind Front Of The Hill Charm! Magnificent Quality Throughout.

Open Floor Plan, Totally Updated, High Ceilings, And Professionally Landscaped. 6 Bedrooms 4 Full Baths. Excellent Private Sun Porch And Flat Yard Space Make This A Rare Find

Beautiful home situated on large, private oasis in desired Front-Of-TheHill, South Hills neighborhood. This updated home includes City and Capital Views from throughout the house, patio areas and extensive landscaped outdoor areas. House offers 5 beds, 4 full baths and 2 half baths. Updated throughout with hardwood flooring and beautiful wood moldings. Finished lower level and 3rd floor with bedroom and full bath.

Gated 17-ac property in prestigious South Hills neighborhood offers privacy and lovely woodland views, yet the convenience of being minutes from downtown, shopping, & airport. Large flat yard, indoor swimming pool, hiking trails, and plenty of room for horses, hunting, or other outdoor pursuits. Well constructed 6BR, 5.5BA brick home built in 2003 featuring a gourmet kitchen with subzero, miele, & Bosch appliances, walls of windows, 3 FP, home theater. 100+ acres of adjacent land avail.

This Beautiful East End home is currently being used as a Law Office but is very much a magnificent residence as well! This home boasts 7 beds, 5 full baths & 1 half bath with over 7000sqft of living space. Sits on a corner lot & is surrounded by an amazing array of trees & shrubs which are all enclosed by Wrought Iron fencing to include the huge parking area in the rear. Home was built in 1899 & the craftsmanship still shine through!

Own, Live, or Work in a piece of West Virginia History today!

2 Bd 2 Ba Loft/Condo next to Appalachian Power Park. This home boasts exposed original brick walls, beautiful hardwood & tile flooring, extensive crown molding, & 9+ Ft ceilings throughout. Chef’s kitchen w/ SS appliances, marble counters and center isle for food prep & dining. Ample closet space w/ custom built ins. W/D incld. Bldg has secure access w gated parking & coded entry to foyer & the one car garage. Common areas incl the main entry and Roof Top patio overlooking the Ball Park.

Gorgeous home with oversized two car garage, first floor Master suite, beautiful granite countertops, private screened porch, beautifully landscaped yard and extra lot! This spectacular and immaculate home comes with a huge list of updates and upgrades such as a new roof in 2013, new downstairs heating and cooling in 2012, whole house generator in 2020 and much more. This home is a must see! Call for your private showing today!

Charming and immaculate best describes this lovely Kanawha City home. Offering 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, this home comes with a 1 car detached garage and carport, fenced yard, and tons of beautiful landscaping! Inside boasts beautiful hardwoods and many updates throughout. Seller is providing a 1 year Home Warranty.

4 Bedroom 2 Bath Ranch Style home in convenient South Charleston location. Open living and Dining rooms w/ Fireplace. Hardwood floors throughout. Updated HVAC and newer roof. Lower level rec. Peaceful outdoor sitting areas. Close to shops, schools, and interstate access.

Beautiful Victorian Condo in Historic East End! Immaculate and beautifully restored, this home features a great open floor plan, pocket doors, marble fireplaces, charming hardwood floors, open kitchen/dining area, and lower level rec room. this 3 story condo is completely move in ready and conveniently located to downtown, medical facilities, dining and shopping.

Affordable convenient living! 1 BD, Terrace Park East 1st floor condo, just 2 blocks from the Capitol Complex on Kanawha Blvd. W/D in the unit for your convenience & you can walk out the patio door to the huge common area & pool. The HOA fee is $284.34/mo & covers basic cable TV, Water, & Trash. Other amenities include parking, common rm for large gatherings, laundry facilities, & huge pool & common area.

Carefree living at it’s best! Enjoy the condo life in this beautiful 3 bed, 3 bath condo in downtown Charleston! Walk to downtown and the eateries on Capitol St as well as the river and the activities there. beautiful common areas, gated parking and beautiful river views are just a few of the amenities available when you live here! The HOA fee covers the following: Water, Sewer, Electric, trash removal and building insurance.

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We’re continually on the hunt for opportunities to add richness to our lives. In the time of the road trip revival, we are proud to feature a monthly section featuring destinations within driving distance of Charleston that make for a great getaway. We feel that our worldly and devoted readers will find these places int resting.

Fayetteville, WV

Weeke By: Melody Pittman

Photo by Melody Pittman.

Fayetteville is one of the best areas for outdoor attractions in the Mountain State and has a famous food scene and local community theater.

Here are some things you might want to see and do on your weekend getaway to this Appalachian Mountain town.

Photo by Melody Pittman.

WHAT TO DO IN FAYETTEVILLE The one-of-a-kind city of Fayetteville is home to West Virginia’s only national park. Pop into the New River Gorge Canyon Rim Visitors Center to learn about the region and one of the world’s longest steel-arch bridges, the New River Gorge Bridge, 876 feet above the waters of the New River. The bridge itself is 3030 feet long, and you can take a guided bridge walk from the catwalk 25 feet below. The tour company dubs this a “panoramic three-hour adventure.” Walking down to the observation deck from Canyon Rim affords stellar unobstructed views and photo-ops.

Fayetteville is known for its adrenaline-rush adventures—most notably, whitewater rafting.

Book a guided rafting trip on the Upper and Lower New River (one of the oldest rivers in the world) and the nearby Gauley River (the most challenging rapids) from Ace Adventure or Adventures on the Gorge (premier whitewater rafting resort in the

Photo by Melody Pittman.

country) from May to November.

If fishing or a fun float trip down the New RIver are on your agenda, Pro River Outfitters can put together trips with several options that include food, drinks, and equipment. For more New River Gorge Bridge adventures, visit Fayetteville on October 15th for Bridge Day, one of West Virginia’s most exciting festivals.

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Breakfast is the most important meal. Luckily, Fayetteville has a Tudor’s Biscuit World, a West Virginia icon, with homemade biscuit sandwiches that melt in your mouth. Ron, Dottie, Duke, Mickey, Mary B—popular biscuit sandwich names—the gang’s all here. Bob Evans is another option, with yummy biscuits, gravy, and omelet creations.

Traveler

Tempting culinary bites await you in Fayetteville.

Currently rebuilding from a fire, Secret Sandwich Society is known for top-notch gourmet sandwiches and salads. The Eleanor is my favorite, but the pimento cheese smothered fries will make your eyes roll back in your head.

log homes around the spring-fed mountain lake are highly popular. You can find options as rugged or upscale as you want to be in this town.

Photo by Melody Pittman.

The Historic Morris Harvey Bed and Breakfast would be a romantic option for staying in Fayetteville, offering a gourmet breakfast, charming details, clawfoot tubs, free WiFi, and a fabulous home-cooked breakfast. Lafayette Flats, boutique lodging in the heart of historic downtown Fayetteville, has me intrigued. The artwork and stylish decor are really exceptional.

Photo by Melody Pittman.

Other popular activities in Fayetteville include seeing a show at the Historic Fayetteville Theatre listening to live music, or indulging in a spa treatment.

Photo by Melody Pittman.

Cathedral Cafe has been a mainstay in Fayetteville for years and an exceptional eatery for paninis, quesadillas, and coffee drinks.

The city’s terrain makes mountain biking another thrilling adventure. If you don’t have your own bike, you can rent one from Arrowhead Bike Farm. You can take part in a bike clinic and have lunch while you are there. And, if rock climbing interests you, head to Beauty Mountain.

Photo by Melody Pittman.

Photo by Melody Pittman.

Photo by Melody Pittman.

WHERE TO EAT IN FAYETTEVILLE

Downtown Fayetteville is home to the original Pies and Pints, a pizza joint franchised around the country with plentiful tap beer options. The Steak and Mushroom pizza is scrumptious, but get this…you can split the pizza between two gourmet creations. Pizza Skins and Pork & Pepper Nachos with a chipotle crema are two pleasing appetizers to start your dining experience off right.

Smokey’s on the Gorge is a place for a special meal with one-of-a-kind scenery. Try the Smoked Gumbo Dip with crostini or the filet mignon tournedos for your main course. Yummy!

West Virginia farm-raised trout is another recommended dinner selection at Smokey’s.

Photo by Melody Pittman.

Fayetteville is also home to zip-lining and aerial adventures for those wanting to sightsee from the treetop level. Fishing, mountain biking, climbing, rappelling, and hiking are other favorite pastimes enjoyed in Fayetteville.

WHERE TO STAY IN FAYETTEVILLE Photo by Melody Pittman.

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You’ll find unique accommodations in Fayetteville, so that might be an appealing option for something outside of the box. At Ace Adventure Resort, cabins, chalets, cottages, and

Photo by Melody Pittman.

Article by Melody Pittman of www.whereverimayroamblog.com

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AT T E N T I O N Registered Nurses and Licensed Social Workers

We are seeking Contract RN’s and or Licensed Social Worker’s to perform Prenatal and Infant home visits throughout the state of WV. The program we administer to is a Medicaid program called Right From The Start, where our services are FREE and support mothers, their new babies and their families by helping create a safe, nurturing home. Extremely competitive pay rates. Perfect Candidate would be someone who doesn’t need benefits and is looking for part/full time work.

Previous Case Management, Labor/delivery, Pediatric, or Mother/Baby experience preferred but not required.

Interested candidates should send RÉSUMÉ to: Right Start, LLC PO Box 5321 Charleston, WV 25361-0321 or email: dan@livingwestvirginia.com 18 CharlestonHomeandLiving.com | FEBRUARY 2022

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Dan Lanham, REALTOR®, SALESPERSON

304-546-7383 | dan@livingwestvirginia.com

$152,500

$129,500

718 Holly St.

PENDING

1001 Belmont St.

bedrooms, 2 full baths, NEW metal roof, bedrooms, 1 bath, completely ST. ALBANS - 3kitchen CHARLESTON - 3modeled (an addition on the house approxiwith new everything.

re-

mately 254SF.), baths, HVAC and more. This one won’t last long.

Everything is selling FAST! - Now Accepting New Listings!

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FIRE CREEK

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$130,000

$132,500

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Broker of record: Shane Radcliff 831 4th Avenue, Suite 100, Huntington, WV 25701

$175,000

107 FLINT RIDGE

$182,000

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