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Charleston History Through Postcards


Kanawha Hotel

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The Kanawha Hotel was located at the corner of Summers and Virginia streets. This photograph shows a fire-proof addition under construction. John F. Kennedy held his victory celebration in the hotel after the 1960 primary. The hotel later became home to the Charleston Job Corps and was torn down in 2003.


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