North Wheeling Historic District, Wheeling

Name: North Wheeling Historic District
Address: Wheeling, United States

#30 among attractions in Wheeling

Neighbourhood, Victorian architecture, Italianate architecture, Greek Revival architecture

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North Wheeling Historic District is a national historic district located at Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia. The district encompasses 134 contributing buildings and one contributing object in a 2 1/2-block section of northern Wheeling, known as "Old Town". Most of the district consists of mid- to late-19th-century residential buildings. A number of popular architectural styles are represented, including Greek Revival, Italianate, and Late Victorian. Notable buildings include the Vigilant Engine House, William Goering House, Alfred Paull House, Williams Duplex Tenement, George W. Eckhart House, Christian Hess House, Edward Hazlett House, Henry K. List House. The object is the Pollack Memorial Monument. ()

Architectural style: Renaissance revivalCoordinates: 40°4'26"N, 80°43'29"W

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Wheeling United States

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North Wheeling Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: WesBanco Arena, Wheeling Suspension Bridge, Cathedral of Saint Joseph, Capitol Theatre.

0.6 miS
Arenas and stadiums, Hockey, Music venue
WesBanco Arena, Wheeling
16 min walk • WesBanco Arena is a multi-purpose arena located in Wheeling, West Virginia. It was built in 1977 at a cost of $7 million. It is home to the Wheeling Nailers ice hockey team, the West Virginia Roughriders indoor football team, and the Ohio Valley Athletic Conference wrestling tournament.
~1500 ftSW
Historic, 19th-century Ohio River bridge
Wheeling Suspension Bridge, Wheeling
8 min walk • The Wheeling Suspension Bridge is a suspension bridge spanning the main channel of the Ohio River at Wheeling, West Virginia. It was the largest suspension bridge in the world from 1849 until 1851.
0.6 miSE
Romanesque architecture, Church
Cathedral of Saint Joseph, Wheeling
15 min walk • The Cathedral of Saint Joseph of Wheeling or Saint Joseph's Cathedral is the seat of the bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston.
~1360 ftS
Music and shows, Theater, Concerts and shows
Capitol Theatre, Wheeling
7 min walk • The Capitol Theatre is the largest theatre in West Virginia and a landmark building in the national historic district of downtown Wheeling. For many years, it has served as the home of Jamboree USA and the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra.
0.6 miS
Museum, History museum, Neo-renaissance architecture
West Virginia Independence Hall, Wheeling
15 min walk • West Virginia Independence Hall is a historic government building at 1528 Market Street in downtown Wheeling, West Virginia, United States. It was built in 1860 under the supervision of architect Ammi B. Young for the federal government as a custom house, post office and courthouse.
~1060 ftSW
Bridge
Fort Henry Bridge, Wheeling
6 min walk • The Fort Henry Bridge is a crossing of the Ohio River main channel in Wheeling, West Virginia. The tied-arch bridge carries two lanes in each direction of Interstate 70, U.S. Route 40, and US 250.
~1310 ftS
40°4'13"N • 80°43'26"W
Children's Museum of the Ohio Valley, Wheeling
7 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum
0.7 miSE
Neighbourhood, Greek Revival architecture, Gothic Revival architecture
East Wheeling Historic District, Wheeling
18 min walk • East Wheeling Historic District is a national historic district located at Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia. The district encompasses 300 contributing buildings and one contributing site, including the Monroe Street East Historic District.
0.6 miN
Cemetery
Mt. Woods Cemetery, Wheeling
15 min walk • Mt. Woods Cemetery, also known as Mt. Wood Cemetery, Hebrew and Jewish Orthodox Cemetery and Eoff Street Temple Cemetery, is a historic rural cemetery located at Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2013.
0.8 miNW
Bridge
Aetnaville Bridge, Wheeling
20 min walk • The Aetnaville Bridge is a through truss bridge spanning the back channel of the Ohio River between Bridgeport, Ohio and Wheeling, West Virginia.
0.5 miSE
40°4'2"N • 80°43'8"W
The Blue Church, Wheeling
14 min walk • Church

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to North Wheeling Historic District?

Nearby attractions include Henry K. List House, Wheeling (2 min walk), Robert C. Woods House, Wheeling (5 min walk), Fort Henry Bridge, Wheeling (6 min walk), Children's Museum of the Ohio Valley, Wheeling (7 min walk).