The historic Wheeling Workhouse, also known as the Wheeling Hill Bastile, is scheduled to be abandoned on July 1, following a decision made by the council. The aged structure, which has served as a detention facility for countless individuals including troublemakers, inebriated individuals, and fighters, has reached the end of its usefulness. Its origins are shrouded in mystery, with some speculating that it was originally Noah's Ark that became a pen for Native Americans before becoming a workhouse. Going forward, the county will assume responsibility for housing the city's prisoners at a cost of 60 cents per day, resulting in significant savings for the municipality. (https://rb.gy/y3p79)
Today in Wheeling History: July 27—For the first time in its 147 year existence there was not a prisoner in the Wheeling Workhouse and the City authorities voted to formally abandon the building (1919).
The historic Wheeling Workhouse, also known as the Wheeling Hill Bastile, is scheduled to be abandoned on July 1, following a decision made by the council. The aged structure, which has served as a detention facility for countless individuals including troublemakers, inebriated individuals, and fighters, has reached the end of its usefulness. Its origins are shrouded in mystery, with some speculating that it was originally Noah's Ark that became a pen for Native Americans before becoming a workhouse. Going forward, the county will assume responsibility for housing the city's prisoners at a cost of 60 cents per day, resulting in significant savings for the municipality. (https://rb.gy/y3p79)
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Today in Wheeling History: July 26--Governor Pierpont addressed a meeting in Wheeling in response to President Lincoln’s call for more troops (1862). (https://rb.gy/8l12e) (https://rb.gy/sh0yr)
Today in Wheeling History: July 25--A large mass of earth and timber collapsed into the excavation for the south abutment of the new Main Street Stone Bridge, causing significant damage and delaying the project (1891).
A mishap occurred at the construction site of the new stone bridge, resulting in the collapse of timber supports for the south abutment. The incident, which occurred around 12:20 PM, caused significant damage and set the project back by approximately two weeks. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, although there were several close calls. The contractors had been preparing to commence the stone work, but the weakened timber supports gave way, causing a mass of earth, rocks, and timber to fill up the excavation. The incident resulted in a loss of several thousand dollars and necessitated clearing the debris before resuming excavation. The contractors planned to reinforce the remaining embankment and proceed with caution to prevent further slips. (https://rb.gy/4jily) (https://rb.gy/p43v3) (https://rb.gy/rdkym) Today in Wheeling History: July 25--John Carlile delivered a speech at the Atheneum in Wheeling on the question of statehood (1862). (https://rb.gy/am9ul) (https://rb.gy/nyutj) (https://rb.gy/0gpej)
Today in Wheeling History: July 24--General George B. McClellan, summoned to Washington by President Abraham Lincoln after his campaign's success in western Virginia and the Union's loss at the Battle of Bull Run, made a stop in Wheeling, where he received a serenade in front of the McLure House (1861). (https://tinyurl.com/2yb9vttm) (https://tinyurl.com/488b7hrd) (https://tinyurl.com/mpd3ans)
Today in Wheeling History: July 23--Five hundred workers at the Wheeling Can Company went on strike demanding better wages and working conditions (1915). (https://rb.gy/i7nkq) (https://shorturl.at/HJQ68)
Today in Wheeling History: July 22--John Wesley ‘‘Jack’’ Glasscock was born in Wheeling. Glasscock played baseball bare-handed and became one of game’s premier shortstops in the 19th century (1859). (https://rb.gy/l5yh1) (https://rb.gy/8zp84) (https://rb.gy/fijrq)
Today in Wheeling History: July 21--During a baseball match between the Wheeling Stogies and the Springfield (Ohio) Chicks, Umpire McNally ejected three players from the Chicks team (1933). The Chicks' Manager, Jake Pitler, along with Catcher Rowland and Pitcher "Chesty" McDonald, were forced to leave the field for the remainder of the game at Wheeling's Fulton Park due to a disputed decision at home plate in the fourth inning. Pitler was fined $10, while Rowland received a $5 penalty. Wheeling dominated the game, securing a victory with a score of 14 to 2, and accumulated a total of 15 base hits.
The 1933 Stogies had a successful season and won a pennant with a roster that featured six future major league players. Among them were notable batters John Aloysius "Buddy" Hackett and Jimmy Hitchcock, as well as talented pitchers Kemp Wicker and Joe Vitelli. Today in Wheeling History: July 20—Archibald Buchanan “Arch” McGinnis and his son, John Conrad McGinnis, both residents of Elm Grove and employees of Wheeling Stamping Company, were granted U.S. Patent 2,684,168 for their invention of “Threaded or like caps or cap-like covers secured by rotation with integral sealing means” (1954). (https://rb.gy/89uk8) (https://rb.gy/kav9u) (https://rb.gy/414z6) (https://rb.gy/kig3z)
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Mike MinderMike Minder was born and raised in Wheeling, West Virginia. He is the author of Wheeling's Gambling History to 1976. Archives
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