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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.

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.

Postcard photograph, see original postcard for correspondence.

3. Sky Line of Wheeling, W. Va.

Postcard photograph, see original postcard for correspondence.

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

"Wheeling", West Virginia

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

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

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

8. Penn Depot, Wheeling, W. Va.

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

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

11. McLure House, Wheeling, W. Va.

12. Woodsdale Mansion, Wheeling, W. Va.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

"The Popular Playhouse"

24. Virginia Theatre, Wheeling, W. Va.

25. Stage Setting, Virginia Theatre, Wheeling, W. Va.

26. Curtain and Orchestra Pit, Virginia Theatre, Wheeling, W. Va.

27. Victoria Theatre, Wheeling, W. Va.

28. National Bank of West Virginia, Wheeling, W. Va.

29. City Bank of Wheeling, Wheeling, W. Va.

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."

30. Citizens Mutual Trust Co., Wheeling, W. Va.

31. Hotel Windsor, Wheeling, W. Va.

32. Scottish Rite Cathedral, Wheeling, W. Va.

33. Stock Buildings, W. Va. State Fair Park, Wheeling, W. Va.

34. Linsley Military Academy, Wheeling, W. Va.

35. Linsly Institute Cadets, Wheeling, W. Va.

Caption on postcard reads: "premium products were very popular with Mail pouch. Pictured here is a store clerk with a table radio."

36. Store Clerk With Mail Pouch Chewing Tobacco, Wheeling, W. Va.

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."

37. Students Advertising Mail Pouch Chewing Tobacco on College Campus, Wheeling, W. Va.

Caption on postcard reads: "Turn of the century. In those days, tobacco products were most likely pure tobacco."

38. Advertising For Mail Pouch Tobacco, Wheeling, W. Va.

39. Mail Pouch Tobacco Factory, Wheeling, W. Va.

40. Virginia Apartments, Wheeling, W. Va.

41. City Water Works, Wheeling, W. Va.

42. Old Log House, Wheeling, W. Va.

43. Riley Law Building, Wheeling, W. Va.

44. Court Theatre, Wheeling, W. Va.

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.."

45. Historical Monument Place, Wheeling, W. Va.

46. Steel Mills, Wheeling, W. Va.

47. Stamm Hotel, Wheeling, W. Va.

Caption on postcard reads: "2092 National Highway, Elm Grove, Wheeling, W. Va., on Route 40. Recommended by Automobile Owners Association of America."

48. Tourist Home, Wheeling, W. Va.