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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.
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.
IDNO:
040715
Title:
Sky Line of Wheeling, W. Va.
Description:
Postcard photograph, see original postcard for correspondence.
IDNO:
040716
Title:
Bridgeport and Island, Wheeling, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1907
Description:
Postcard photograph, see original postcard for correspondence.
IDNO:
041364
Title:
Boy with West Virginia Wagon, Wheeling, W. Va.
Date:
Undated
Description:
"Wheeling", West Virginia
IDNO:
041366
Title:
River Front and Wharf, Wheeling, W. Va.
Date:
Undated
IDNO:
041370
Title:
Steel Bridge by Moonlight, Wheeling, W. Va.
Date:
1912
IDNO:
041377
Title:
Penn Depot, Wheeling, W. Va.
Date:
1924
IDNO:
041386
Title:
Geo. R. Taylor Co. Ribbons and Glove Depts., Wheeling, W. Va.
Date:
Undated
IDNO:
041388
Title:
Grand Central Hotel, Wheeling, W. Va.
Date:
Undated
IDNO:
041389
Title:
McLure House, Wheeling, W. Va.
Date:
1907
IDNO:
041390
Title:
Woodsdale Mansion, Wheeling, W. Va.
Date:
1907
IDNO:
041391
Title:
Old Ladies Home in Woodsdale, Wheeling, W. Va.
Date:
Undated
IDNO:
041394
Title:
Dollar Savings and Trust Co., Market St., Wheeling, W. Va.
Date:
1916
IDNO:
041398
Title:
Market St. By Electric Light, Wheeling, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1907
IDNO:
041407
Title:
National Highway Through Valley Grove, East of Wheeling, W. Va.
Date:
Undated
IDNO:
041408
Title:
City Building and Jail By Moonlight, Wheeling, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1917
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."
IDNO:
041411
Title:
Old City Building, Wheeling, W. Va.
Date:
Undated
IDNO:
041412
Title:
Chemical Fire Engine Horses, Wheeling, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1906
IDNO:
041414
Title:
Soldiers and Sailors Monument, Wheeling, W. Va.
Date:
Undated
IDNO:
041415
Title:
North Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1917
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."
IDNO:
041423
Title:
Virginia Theatre, Wheeling, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1915
Description:
"The Popular Playhouse"
IDNO:
041424
Title:
Stage Setting, Virginia Theatre, Wheeling, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1908
IDNO:
041425
Title:
Curtain and Orchestra Pit, Virginia Theatre, Wheeling, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1908
IDNO:
041426
Title:
Victoria Theatre, Wheeling, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1912
IDNO:
041427
Title:
National Bank of West Virginia, Wheeling, W. Va.
Date:
Undated
IDNO:
041428
Title:
City Bank of Wheeling, Wheeling, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1909
IDNO:
041432
Title:
Citizens Mutual Trust Co., Wheeling, W. Va.
Date:
Undated
Description:
Caption on postcard reads: "Citizens Mutual Trust Company, Wheeling, W. Va., is located in the heart of the business district at 1126-28 Market Street. Both the exterior and the interior of the building is regarded as exceptionally beautiful. A helpful, convenient banking service is offered by the rapidly growing institution."
IDNO:
041433
Title:
Hotel Windsor, Wheeling, W. Va.
Date:
Undated
IDNO:
041434
Title:
Scottish Rite Cathedral, Wheeling, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1909
IDNO:
041445
Title:
Stock Buildings, W. Va. State Fair Park, Wheeling, W. Va.
Date:
Undated
IDNO:
041447
Title:
Linsley Military Academy, Wheeling, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1940
IDNO:
041448
Title:
Linsly Institute Cadets, Wheeling, W. Va.
Date:
Undated
IDNO:
041450
Title:
Store Clerk With Mail Pouch Chewing Tobacco, Wheeling, W. Va.
Date:
Undated
Description:
Caption on postcard reads: "premium products were very popular with Mail pouch. Pictured here is a store clerk with a table radio."
IDNO:
041451
Title:
Students Advertising Mail Pouch Chewing Tobacco on College Campus, Wheeling, W. Va.
Date:
ca.1900-1910
Description:
Caption on postcard reads: "This is a one of a kind postcard from the early 1900's. It appears to be on a college campus."
IDNO:
041454
Title:
Advertising For Mail Pouch Tobacco, Wheeling, W. Va.
Date:
Undated
Description:
Caption on postcard reads: "Turn of the century. In those days, tobacco products were most likely pure tobacco."
IDNO:
041455
Title:
Mail Pouch Tobacco Factory, Wheeling, W. Va.
Date:
Undated
IDNO:
041456
Title:
Virginia Apartments, Wheeling, W. Va.
Date:
Undated
IDNO:
041458
Title:
City Water Works, Wheeling, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1909
IDNO:
041460
Title:
Old Log House, Wheeling, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910
IDNO:
041461
Title:
Riley Law Building, Wheeling, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1927
IDNO:
041462
Title:
Court Theatre, Wheeling, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1905
IDNO:
041463
Title:
Historical Monument Place, Wheeling, W. Va.
Date:
Undated
Description:
Caption on postcard reads: "Monument Place is an old land mark built in 1776 and was visited by Lafayette, Henry Clay, Washington and many other notables in the olden days. It has been restored and will be kept by the Osiris Temple of Shriners of Wheeling, W. Va.."
IDNO:
041465
Title:
Steel Mills, Wheeling, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1914
IDNO:
041467
Title:
Stamm Hotel, Wheeling, W. Va.
Date:
Undated
IDNO:
041468
Title:
Tourist Home, Wheeling, W. Va.
Date:
Undated
Description:
Caption on postcard reads: "2092 National Highway, Elm Grove, Wheeling, W. Va., on Route 40. Recommended by Automobile Owners Association of America."