Comments by "Uncle Dave" (@UncaDave) on "Charleston, West Virginia: This City Is Dying" video.

  1. In the 1970’s while a teacher, I was a custodian there on weekends, at that most beautiful capitol, mopping the floors. It is truly a stunning building with much history.
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  2. You did a pretty good job on the capitol and the cultural center. Thanks!
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  3. Also, for you Charleston fans, Memorial Day weekend I think is set for the Vandallia Music Frstival at the Capitol. It’s a great time!
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  4.  @jeffl9956 I live in Pocahontas County, only 45-60 minutes away from Lewisburg depending how you drive. It’s truly a beautiful county with good schools and super people. Lots of recreational activities too. We were never a coal county so have been spared the ups and downs of that economy. We are mostly timber, trucking and recreation. I used to live in Charleston. To test the economy of an area find a big Uhaul dealer. Ask about the ratio of vehicles coming in vs. out. In Charleston it is heavily outgoing.
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  5. Back in the early 1970’s while I was a poor teacher, my second job was as a custodian here at that very beautiful Capital. Another fellow and I mopped that whole building including the wings every weekend and cleaned out the big fountain too. Was a good job at the time. I can see they are still taking very good care of it. It was designed by the famous architect, Cass Gilbert, who did several state capitols. Also the Cultural Center where the museum is, is really nice. They have a big festival there every year called the Vandalia Festival with crafts and old timey entertainment. My younger son works at the Cultural Center and really loves his job. People there are great!
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