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.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
