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1. Herald-Press Building, 7 N.
Jefferson St.
Purchased in 1963 by James C. Quayle, the late father of former Vice President,
Dan Quayle, the Huntington Herald Press is Huntington County's only daily
newspaper. Dan
Quayle worked here in the summers of 1967 & 1968, returning in 1974 as general
manager. Quayle held this position until he won the Fourth District seat in Congress
in 1976, then served as associate publisher until 1980. Also, on the second floor of
the building are offices used by the Quayles for their law firm from 1974-1976.
2. Huntington County Courthouse, Jefferson St.
On the steps of this 85-year-old Courthouse, Vice President George Bush and Senator Dan
Quayle opened their campaign for the White House with a rally on August 19,1988. A
historical plaque, provided by The Dan Quayle Commemorative Foundation, Inc., marks the
site. A rally was also held on August 22, 1992, for President George Bush and Vice
President Dan Quayle.
3. Republican Headquarters, W. State St.
4. Nick's Kitchen, 506 N. Jefferson St.
(Corner of Jefferson St. and Washington St.)
The "unofficial headquarters" for Vice President Dan Quayle in Huntington, this
popular restaurant has been serving customers since 1908. Mr. Quayle makes a point
of visiting Nick's whenever he returns to Huntington. Specialties of the house are
Nick's famous tenderloin and the "Quayle Burger".
5. Vice President Dan Quayle's
childhood home, 1317 Polk St.
The Vice President's family lived here from 1948 until 1955, when the Quayles moved to Arizona. The home is now owned by Mr. and Mrs. Keith S. Kaiser.
6. The HUB (Huntington Union Building) at Huntington
College, Lake Street.
Dan Quayle began his campaign for the House (1976) and Senate (1980) from the second floor
of this building. As a congressman and a senator, Quayle served on Huntington
College's Board of Trustees (1979-89). Prior to his political career, Quayle taught
a course in business law at Huntington College.
7. General Slack Park - Former Crestview Middle School, 929 Guilford St.
(Also formerly Huntington High School)
Having arrived from Scottsdale, Arizona, as a junior, Dan Quayle became a member of the
varsity golf team and graduated in 1965.
8. First Presbyterian Church, 50 E.
Tipton St.
The Quayle family worshipped at this church, and the Vice President and his siblings
attended Bible school here in the early 1950's.
9. Huntington City-Township Public Library,
200 W. Market St.
(Corner of Poplar St. and Market)
The Indiana Room houses an extensive collection of newspapers and magazine articles,
books, and documents pertaining to Dan Quayle.
10. The Quayle Center and Museum, 815 Warren St.
The Center houses permanent and changing exhibits, a large-screen video presentation, and
a gift shop. The Dan Quayle Commemorative Foundation, housed in this building,
develops educational programming, conferences, and special events. |