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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.

Established 1882. Dedicated May 23, 1926. Caption on back of postcard reads: "You are cordially invited to visit our Mortuary when in Wheeling, and let us show you through the most complete institution of its kind in existence. Located on Eoff Street at 15th Street."

49. Bertschy Memorial Mortuary, Wheeling, W. Va.

50. Bright Daylight Suit Room, Geo. R. Taylor Co., Wheeling, W. Va.

Caption on back of postcard reads: "1126-1128-1130 Main Street, Wheeling, W. Va.. Everything For Housekeeping."

51. H.C. Franzheim Co. New Building, Wheeling, W. Va.

52. Interior of Chas. N. Hancher's Jewelry Store, Wheeling, W. Va.

Caption on postcard reads: "C.A. Westmyer, 29 Twelfth Street, Wheeling, W. Va. Jeweler and Optician."

53. Interior of the Leading Jewelry Store, Wheeling, W. Va.

(From postcard collection legacy system.)

54. Thomson M.E. Church, Wheeling, W. Va.

55. St. Johns German Lutheran Church, Wheeling, W. Va.

56. First Baptist Church, Wheeling, W. Va.

57. Stone Church, Elm Grove, Wheeling, W. Va.

View from Chapline Street hill behind the Ohio Valley General Hospital.

58. Elevated View of Wheeling, W. Va.

View from Chapline Street hill behind the Ohio Valley General Hospital.

59. Elevated View of Wheeling, W. Va.

The caption describes the scene as "Market Street on a typical Saturday morning. The present Market House stands on the same site. Note the man coming down the street carrying two barrels also the beer wagon in the center."

60. Market Street, Wheeling, W. Va.

The church was established in 1849.

61. North Street Methodist Church, Wheeling, Ohio County, W. Va.

The church was established in 1785 within a year after Methodism had come formally to America.

62. Short Creek Methodist Church, Wheeling, Ohio County, W. Va.

The church was established in 1856 by a small group of the city's leading businessmen.

63. St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Wheeling, Ohio County, W. Va.

The church was established in 1785 by a group of the city's leading businessmen.

64. St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Wheeling, Ohio County, W. Va.

The organization was established in 1819.

65. St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, Wheeling, Ohio County, W. Va.

The church was established in 1849 in the industrial part of town once known as Ritchietown. There were no paved streets or walks and kerosene lamps were used for lighting. The church was 14 years old when West Virginia became a state.

66. Wesley Methodist Church, Wheeling, Ohio County, W. Va.

The Church began in 1827 by Associated Reformed Presbyterians from Short Creek, W. Va. and was officially organized in 1833. The first church building is still erect on the west side of Market Street and the second is below the corner of Ninth Street.

67. The United Presbyterian Church, Wheeling, Ohio County, W. Va.