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History: Henry Schmulbach- The Fate of an American Dream – Part 2

Explorers still can tell how grand the mansion once was at Roney's Point.

March 29, 2025

History: Henry Schmulbach – Once The East Coast’s Wealthiest Man – Part 1

The man was a child when he first started doing business in the city of Wheeling.

March 28, 2025

Wheeling’s 12th Street Garage – A Photo Series

The facility initially opened 103 years ago.

March 26, 2025

Mysteries Surrounding Lost Souls Along National Road in Ohio County

Progress in the area caused a lot of confusion, too.

February 1, 2025

As Legend Has It … The Ohio River Claims a ‘Superior Beer Man’

And no one knows why.

January 31, 2025

Memories of … Those Summetime Park Dances

And these dances were the place to be.

January 25, 2025

Tales of Wheeling’s Millionaire Brewmaster

He was a popular man so the stories - true or not - are most interesting.

December 27, 2024

Gone Forever – Bill’s Hamburger

Bill’s Hamburger Grill was located in the historic Zinn Building at the corner of 1001 Main Street.

December 7, 2024

Our History: Wheeling’s Parade Past

The city of Wheeling is down to one parade, but should there be more?

November 25, 2024

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