Author: James Thornton

‘Gone Forever’ – Where Army Tanks Were Made

I know of two locations, one at 98 Peninsula Street, and one in Warwood. I had many friends in my lifetime that worked for Blaw Knox and I have a few photos from the early days during a time when the company made Army tanks.

Gone Forever – Wheeling’s Long History with Greyhound

Just off the Market Street Bridge was the Greyhound Bus Terminal and it was the perfect example of the 1940’s-50’s architecture

Gone Forever – Nick’s Music Store

A historical piece on a former music store.

Gone Forever – Fulton Camera Shop

It was located in an area that was demolished for "progress."

Gone Forever – Coury Grocery Store

Every neighborhood once had one a “Ma-and-Pa” grocery store and there was one in my neighborhood.

‘Gone Forever’ – Oglebay’s Downtown Home

It is likely, too, that you thought the Wheeling Post Office on the corner of 12th and Chapline streets was in that location forever because that’s what it seems like.

Gone Forever – Webster School

A historical photo series on a former school.

Just a Corner in a Small Town – 16th and Market

This new series will highlight the past and present of the city of Wheeling.

Gone Forever – South Wheeling Bank

When I was a child walking to school every day (Saint Alphonsus School) I would pass this small bank. The bank was located on the...

Gone Forever – Mount de Chantal

A historical piece on a former all-girls school in Wheeling.

Gone Forever – Upper Market House

What it was and what it is now.

Gone Forever – A Razing Is in the Works

The city of Wheeling owns a very rich history.

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