Hotel Frederick

Tri State Time Machine

In this episode of the Tri-State Time Machine, host Vanessa Hankins dives into the rich history of The Frederick building with guest Josh Garnes. From its construction in 1906 to its role as a central hub in Huntington, WV, The Frederick has seen it all.

Josh shares his personal experiences working in the building and some eerie ghost stories that will send shivers down your spine. They also discuss the famous people who stayed at The Frederick, including Richard Nixon and Liberace, and the iconic restaurants that once graced its halls.

Special thanks to:

• The Facebook group (3) Huntington WV You Grew Up In H-Town If... | Facebook for information and photos
• Frederick Hotel - Clio (theclio.com)
• My wonderful grandfather-in-law and family members for research
• My guest Josh Garnes

Memorable Moments

00:48 Josh Garnes worked in the Frederick

01:32 The Frederick building was built in 1906 in a neoclassical style

03:08 Take a wild guess at how much it cost in 1906 to build The Frederick building

05:14 The Frederick building had over 300 tons of iron and 4000 electric lights

08:13 The need for space in Huntington had grown so big that Frederick Miller built The Frederick

09:17 21 Club at the Frederick used to be Papa Catoni's Elephant Walk

14:02 The Elephant Walk later became Mings.

18:46 What is your favorite dish at 21 Club?

20:04 John Hankins owned the Frederick Hotel for 25 years

24:03 The hotel closed on July 30, 1973, and was converted to residential and business spaces

32:57 Erica says she heard a woman walking in high heels in her apartment

37:46 Let's talk about famous people who visited the Frederick

38:45 President Richard Nixon was here, stayed at this hotel, musician Liberace

42:09 The movie We Are Marshall came out in 2006

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