Fourth Street Methodist Church, Wheeling, Ohio County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church began and grew with the frontier settlement of Wheeling, W. Va. In the spring of 1785, three years after the last battle of the Revolutionary War was fought at Fort Henry, the congregation was established and proceeded without any official building until 1818.
The United Presbyterian Church, Wheeling, Ohio County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
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.
Wesley Methodist Church, Wheeling, Ohio County, W. Va.
Date:
1963/04
Description:
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.
Mount Olivet Methodist Church, Wheeling, Marshall County, W. Va.
Date:
1959/07
Description:
The church was first organized on Mozart Road in the early 1850s. The church was built on Old Fairmont Pike between 1855 and 1857. The current building was built in 1959.
Lt. Col. Thomas H. Eddy of the United States Army Addressing the Employees of the Wheeling Plant of the Wheeling Corrugating Co., Wheeling, W. Va.
Date:
1942
Description:
Photo taken during the Army-Navy Award presentation inside of the Capitol Theatre in Wheeling, West Virginia. The presentation was broadcast on over 127 radio stations of NBC's Blue Network, including the Wheeling Steelmakers radio program. The Wheeling Steelmakers radio broadcast was moved to the Capitol Theatre in Wheeling, West Virginia in 1939 as production became more polished and more and more listeners tuned in.
Lt. Commander Charles M. Royal, Who Represented the U.S. Navy, Addressing the Employees Prior to the Presentation of the Army-Navy 'E' Pins, Wheeling, W. Va.
Date:
1942
Description:
Photo taken during the Army-Navy Award presentation inside of the Capitol Theatre in Wheeling, West Virginia. The presentation was broadcast on over 127 radio stations of NBC's Blue Network, including the Wheeling Steelmakers radio program. The Wheeling Steelmakers radio broadcast was moved to the Capitol Theatre in Wheeling, West Virginia in 1939 as production became more polished and more and more listeners tuned in.
Mr. M.E. Marsh, General Manager of the Wheeling Plant of Wheeling Corrugating Co., Officially Accepts the Army-Navy 'E' Award, Wheeling, W. Va.
Date:
1942
Description:
Photo taken during the Army-Navy Award presentation inside of the Capitol Theatre in Wheeling, West Virginia. The presentation was broadcast on over 127 radio stations of NBC's Blue Network, including the "It's Wheeling Steel" radio program. The "It's Wheeling Steel" radio broadcast was moved to the Capitol Theatre in Wheeling, West Virginia in 1939 as production became more polished and more and more listeners tuned in.
Color Guard of Wheeling Post No. 1 of the American Legion Raising the Pennant During Program, Wheeling, W. Va.
Date:
1942
Description:
Photo taken during the Army-Navy Award presentation inside of the Capitol Theatre in Wheeling, West Virginia. The presentation was broadcast on over 127 radio stations of NBC's Blue Network, including the "It's Wheeling Steel" radio program. The "It's Wheeling Steel" radio broadcast was moved to the Capitol Theatre in Wheeling, West Virginia in 1939 as production became more polished and more and more listeners tuned in.
Mr. Henry D. Clouse, President Local Union 248 U.S.W. of A, Delivering Acceptance Speech For the Employees of Wheeling Plant, Wheeling, W. Va.
Date:
1942
Description:
Photo taken during the Army-Navy Award presentation inside of the Capitol Theatre in Wheeling, West Virginia. The presentation was broadcast on over 127 radio stations of NBC's Blue Network, including the Wheeling Steelmakers radio program. The Wheeling Steelmakers radio broadcast was moved to the Capitol Theatre in Wheeling, West Virginia in 1939 as production became more polished and more and more listeners tuned in.
Employee Color Guards Form Outside Capitol Theatre Before Employee Parade is Formed to Return to Wheeling Factory, Wheeling, W. Va.
Date:
1942
Description:
Photo taken during the Army-Navy Award presentation inside of the Capitol Theatre in Wheeling, West Virginia. The presentation was broadcast on over 127 radio stations of NBC's Blue Network, including the Wheeling Steelmakers radio program. The Wheeling Steelmakers radio broadcast was moved to the Capitol Theatre in Wheeling, West Virginia in 1939 as production became more polished and more and more listeners tuned in.
Lt. Col. Thomas H. Eddy Presenting the Army Navy Production Award Pennant to the Wheeling Plant, Which Was Accepted by Mr. M.E. Marsh, General Manager, Wheeling, W. Va.
Date:
1942
Description:
Photo taken during the Army-Navy Award presentation inside of the Capitol Theatre in Wheeling, West Virginia. The presentation was broadcast on over 127 radio stations of NBC's Blue Network, including the "It's Wheeling Steel" radio program. The "It's Wheeling Steel" radio broadcast was moved to the Capitol Theatre in Wheeling, West Virginia in 1939 as production became more polished and more and more listeners tuned in.
Close Up of Lt. Col. Thomas H. Eddy, Presenting Pennant, and Mr. M.E. Marsh, Accepting, Wheeling, W. Va.
Date:
1942
Description:
Photo taken during the Army-Navy Award presentation inside of the Capitol Theatre in Wheeling, West Virginia. The presentation was broadcast on over 127 radio stations of NBC's Blue Network, including the "It's Wheeling Steel" radio program. The "It's Wheeling Steel" radio broadcast was moved to the Capitol Theatre in Wheeling, West Virginia in 1939 as production became more polished and more and more listeners tuned in.
Lt. Commander Charles M. Royal, Presenting Army-Naby 'E' Pines to Mr. M.E. Marsh, Mr. A.K. Monroe, Mr. Henry D. Clouse, and Mr. John R. Grundy, Wheeling, W. Va.
Date:
1942
Description:
Photo taken during the Army-Navy Award presentation inside of the Capitol Theatre in Wheeling, West Virginia. The presentation was broadcast on over 127 radio stations of NBC's Blue Network, including the Wheeling Steelmakers radio program. The Wheeling Steelmakers radio broadcast was moved to the Capitol Theatre in Wheeling, West Virginia in 1939 as production became more polished and more and more listeners tuned in.
Master of Ceremonies, Howard D. Matthews, Opening the Program Which Was Broadcast Over 127 Stations of the Blue Network, Wheeling, W. Va.
Date:
1942
Description:
Photo taken during the Army-Navy Award presentation inside of the Capitol Theatre in Wheeling, West Virginia. The presentation was broadcast on over 127 radio stations of NBC's Blue Network, including the "It's Wheeling Steel" radio program. The "It's Wheeling Steel" radio broadcast was moved to the Capitol Theatre in Wheeling, West Virginia in 1939 as production became more polished and more and more listeners tuned in.
Mugshot of Blackhand group member Tony Fiarenteona.The back of the photo reads:Department of PoliceThomas Leyland, ChiefWheeling, W. VaName - Tony FiarenteonaAlias -Crime - Black HanderAge - 31Born - ItalyTrade -Read - Write - Married -Height- 5ft 7inWeight - 160Hair - BlackEyes - Brown, CrossedBuilt - StoutFace -Complexion - Mid DarkOfficer - ClancyDate of Arrest - Oct 25-15, Bellaire ORemarks -
Photo postcard of a flooded street in Wheeling, W. Va. during a 1913 flood. Several boats float in the flooded part of the street while crowds gather on dry sections. Postcard is part of a souvenir book of 1913 flood images.
Photo postcard of unidentified homes during a 1913 flood. Two boats are visible floating on the flooded streets. Postcard is part of a souvenir book of 1913 flood images.
Photo postcard of several boats floating in an intersection in Wheeling, W. Va. during a 1913 flood. Postcard is part of a souvenir book of 1913 flood images.
Photo postcard of a flooded street during a 1913 flood in Wheeling, W. Va. At center, a group of people floats in a boat on the flooded street. Several signs and buildings are visible in the background, one of which is identified as the Y.M.C.A. Postcard is part of a souvenir book of 1913 flood images.
Photo postcard of the Wheeling waterfront during a flood. Several buildings and business signs are visible, including the Schmulbach building, Uneeda Biscuit, The Home Outfitting Co., Chew Mail Pouch Tobacco, and others. Postcard is part of a souvenir book of 1913 flood images.
