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Located at 16th and Chapline Streets, this structure was built ca. 1870 to entice the state government to move the capital back to Wheeling. It worked, but only for approximately ten years when the capital was once again shifted to Charleston. The building was subsequently used for city and county governments and torn down in 1950.

1. Old State Capitol & City-County Building, Wheeling, W. Va.

IDNO:
005557
Title:
Old State Capitol & City-County Building, Wheeling, W. Va.
Date:
1875
Description:
Located at 16th and Chapline Streets, this structure was built ca. 1870 to entice the state government to move the capital back to Wheeling. It worked, but only for approximately ten years when the capital was once again shifted to Charleston. The building was subsequently used for city and county governments and torn down in 1950.
Three people drowned in the accident that drew onlookers along the shore and on the suspension bridge.

2. Yacht Capsized on Ohio River, Wheeling, W. Va.

IDNO:
037937
Title:
Yacht Capsized on Ohio River, Wheeling, W. Va.
Date:
1889
Description:
Three people drowned in the accident that drew onlookers along the shore and on the suspension bridge.
Postcard photograph, see original postcard for correspondence.

3. Sky Line of Wheeling, W. Va.

IDNO:
040715
Title:
Sky Line of Wheeling, W. Va.
Description:
Postcard photograph, see original postcard for correspondence.
Postcard photograph, see original postcard for correspondence.

4. Bridgeport and Island, Wheeling, W. Va.

IDNO:
040716
Title:
Bridgeport and Island, Wheeling, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1907
Description:
Postcard photograph, see original postcard for correspondence.
"Wheeling", West Virginia

5. Boy with West Virginia Wagon, Wheeling, W. Va.

IDNO:
041364
Title:
Boy with West Virginia Wagon, Wheeling, W. Va.
Date:
Undated
Description:
"Wheeling", West Virginia

6. River Front and Wharf, Wheeling, W. Va.

IDNO:
041366
Title:
River Front and Wharf, Wheeling, W. Va.
Date:
Undated

7. Steel Bridge by Moonlight, Wheeling, W. Va.

IDNO:
041370
Title:
Steel Bridge by Moonlight, Wheeling, W. Va.
Date:
1912

8. Penn Depot, Wheeling, W. Va.

IDNO:
041377
Title:
Penn Depot, Wheeling, W. Va.
Date:
1924

9. Geo. R. Taylor Co. Ribbons and Glove Depts., Wheeling, W. Va.

IDNO:
041386
Title:
Geo. R. Taylor Co. Ribbons and Glove Depts., Wheeling, W. Va.
Date:
Undated

10. Grand Central Hotel, Wheeling, W. Va.

IDNO:
041388
Title:
Grand Central Hotel, Wheeling, W. Va.
Date:
Undated

11. McLure House, Wheeling, W. Va.

IDNO:
041389
Title:
McLure House, Wheeling, W. Va.
Date:
1907

12. Woodsdale Mansion, Wheeling, W. Va.

IDNO:
041390
Title:
Woodsdale Mansion, Wheeling, W. Va.
Date:
1907

13. Old Ladies Home in Woodsdale, Wheeling, W. Va.

IDNO:
041391
Title:
Old Ladies Home in Woodsdale, Wheeling, W. Va.
Date:
Undated

14. Dollar Savings and Trust Co., Market St., Wheeling, W. Va.

IDNO:
041394
Title:
Dollar Savings and Trust Co., Market St., Wheeling, W. Va.
Date:
1916

15. Market St. By Electric Light, Wheeling, W. Va.

IDNO:
041398
Title:
Market St. By Electric Light, Wheeling, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1907

16. National Highway Through Valley Grove, East of Wheeling, W. Va.

IDNO:
041407
Title:
National Highway Through Valley Grove, East of Wheeling, W. Va.
Date:
Undated

17. City Building and Jail By Moonlight, Wheeling, W. Va.

IDNO:
041408
Title:
City Building and Jail By Moonlight, Wheeling, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1917
Caption on postcard reads: "Built in 1839, torn down in 1904. Was located where Virginia Theatre now stands."

18. Old County Jail, Wheeling, W. Va.

IDNO:
041410
Title:
Old County Jail, Wheeling, W. Va.
Date:
Undated
Description:
Caption on postcard reads: "Built in 1839, torn down in 1904. Was located where Virginia Theatre now stands."

19. Old City Building, Wheeling, W. Va.

IDNO:
041411
Title:
Old City Building, Wheeling, W. Va.
Date:
Undated

20. Chemical Fire Engine Horses, Wheeling, W. Va.

IDNO:
041412
Title:
Chemical Fire Engine Horses, Wheeling, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1906

21. Soldiers and Sailors Monument, Wheeling, W. Va.

IDNO:
041414
Title:
Soldiers and Sailors Monument, Wheeling, W. Va.
Date:
Undated

22. North Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, W. Va.

IDNO:
041415
Title:
North Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1917
Caption on postcard reads: "Located in Downtown Wheeling, W. Va., this beautiful theatre features the top artists in Country Music each Saturday night. Broadcast over Radio Station WWVA, the world famous Radio Jamboree originated nearly 50 years ago. Symphony Orchestras, Broadway Plays and other entertainment events round out a full schedule."

23. Capitol Music Hall, Wheeling, W. Va.

IDNO:
041422
Title:
Capitol Music Hall, Wheeling, W. Va.
Date:
Undated
Description:
Caption on postcard reads: "Located in Downtown Wheeling, W. Va., this beautiful theatre features the top artists in Country Music each Saturday night. Broadcast over Radio Station WWVA, the world famous Radio Jamboree originated nearly 50 years ago. Symphony Orchestras, Broadway Plays and other entertainment events round out a full schedule."
"The Popular Playhouse"

24. Virginia Theatre, Wheeling, W. Va.

IDNO:
041423
Title:
Virginia Theatre, Wheeling, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1915
Description:
"The Popular Playhouse"