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        Hotel James Hatcher
        Hotel James Hatcher
        The Hatcher Hotel in Pikeville, built in 1931, contained 106 rooms, all equipped with ice-cold running water. It was erected at a cost of $250,000 and was managed by Hatcher himself. In its spacious lobby was a small museum displaying ox-yokes, ancient hand-made furniture, weapons of bygone days, a huge,
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        PIKEVILLE NATIONAL BANK
        PIKEVILLE NATIONAL BANK
        PIKEVILLE NATIONAL BANK-THE FIRST 79 YEARS October 9, 1930. Pike County News Pikeville National Bank, Main Street Front. From the Wellman Collection
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        THE DAY & NIGHT NATIONAL BANK OF PIKEVILLE
        THE DAY & NIGHT NATIONAL BANK OF PIKEVILLE
        The Day and Night Bank of Pikeville National  It is after dark. You have just gotten off of work and need to make a bank deposit in order to “beat” a check. However, there is one problem. It is past 4 p.m. and the bank is closed. Use: the automatic
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        Tavern Keepers and Ferry Boats of Pike County
        Tavern Keepers and Ferry Boats of Pike County
        An early traveler required taverns for overnight lodging, whether it was near the forest trail, up or down the Sandy River these taverns located in Pike County, and in the city of Pikeville, were always welcome pleasures. A place of safety and a place out of the cold. This was
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        PAPER FUNERAL HOME FANS
        PAPER FUNERAL HOME FANS
        Bessie Arnold Riddle / Pike County Clerk Paschal Fields Service Station Halls Cash Store
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        1st National Bank of Pikeville
        1st National Bank of Pikeville
        The History of The 1st National Bank of Pikeville 1st National Bank Lobby 1924 The First National Bank of Pikeville began business as a State Bank under the name of the Bank of Pikeville. At the first meeting of the Board of Directors, of September 20, 1888, A. J. Hatcher
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        Ben Ratliff Store
        Ben Ratliff Store
        Ben and Georgia Ratliff (above)
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        Citizens Bank of Pikeville
        Citizens Bank of Pikeville
        Main Street Branch Est. July 15, 1952. John M. Yost, Vice President and Cashier. South Mayo Branch. Elkhorn City Branch.
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        Baker Funeral Home
        Baker Funeral Home
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