Today in Wheeling History: April 27—Time capsules from the Ohio Valley Medical Center (OVMC) were ceremonially opened at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church (2024).
On April 27, 2024, two historic time capsules from the Ohio Valley Medical Center (OVMC) were opened during a public ceremony at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Wheeling, West Virginia. These capsules, one dating back to 1912 and the other to 1980, were discovered in the cornerstones of the former OVMC campus buildings during demolition. The contents provided a fascinating glimpse into the hospital's history and its connection to the community.
The 1912 capsule contained items such as photographs, documents, and memorabilia from the early days of the hospital, including records of its founding by ten women from St. Matthew’s Church. It also included medical tools and artifacts that showcased the practices of the time. The 1980 capsule featured more modern items, such as hospital newsletters, photographs, and equipment reflecting advancements in healthcare. Both capsules highlighted the evolution of medical care and the hospital's role in the Ohio Valley.
The event included a blessing of the capsule contents, a history presentation, and music. Attendees were invited to view the artifacts and take bricks from the demolished hospital buildings as keepsakes, celebrating OVMC's legacy. The artifacts from both time capsules are now stored at the Ohio County Public Library, ensuring they are preserved for future generations to explore and learn from Wheeling’s rich medical history.
To learn more: Ohio County Public Library Archives, Wheeling WV (https://tinyurl.com/5n946etr); WTRF (https://tinyurl.com/bdfmxfxs), WTRF - Time Capsules (https://tinyurl.com/2n4pm9fn), YouTube (https://tinyurl.com/5n6w3rs6), Wheeling Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register (https://tinyurl.com/y892s7py)
Photo caption and credit: A Tribute to Wheeling’s Legacy: A recent exhibit at the Ohio County Public Library Celebrated OVGH-OVMC and Centre Foundry’s 300 Years of History. Featuring time capsule artifacts from 1912 and 1980, plus century-old iron casting patterns, photos, and documents—this display honored two institutions that shaped the community. (Ohio County Public Library Archives, Wheeling WV)
On April 27, 2024, two historic time capsules from the Ohio Valley Medical Center (OVMC) were opened during a public ceremony at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Wheeling, West Virginia. These capsules, one dating back to 1912 and the other to 1980, were discovered in the cornerstones of the former OVMC campus buildings during demolition. The contents provided a fascinating glimpse into the hospital's history and its connection to the community.
The 1912 capsule contained items such as photographs, documents, and memorabilia from the early days of the hospital, including records of its founding by ten women from St. Matthew’s Church. It also included medical tools and artifacts that showcased the practices of the time. The 1980 capsule featured more modern items, such as hospital newsletters, photographs, and equipment reflecting advancements in healthcare. Both capsules highlighted the evolution of medical care and the hospital's role in the Ohio Valley.
The event included a blessing of the capsule contents, a history presentation, and music. Attendees were invited to view the artifacts and take bricks from the demolished hospital buildings as keepsakes, celebrating OVMC's legacy. The artifacts from both time capsules are now stored at the Ohio County Public Library, ensuring they are preserved for future generations to explore and learn from Wheeling’s rich medical history.
To learn more: Ohio County Public Library Archives, Wheeling WV (https://tinyurl.com/5n946etr); WTRF (https://tinyurl.com/bdfmxfxs), WTRF - Time Capsules (https://tinyurl.com/2n4pm9fn), YouTube (https://tinyurl.com/5n6w3rs6), Wheeling Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register (https://tinyurl.com/y892s7py)
Photo caption and credit: A Tribute to Wheeling’s Legacy: A recent exhibit at the Ohio County Public Library Celebrated OVGH-OVMC and Centre Foundry’s 300 Years of History. Featuring time capsule artifacts from 1912 and 1980, plus century-old iron casting patterns, photos, and documents—this display honored two institutions that shaped the community. (Ohio County Public Library Archives, Wheeling WV)
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