Author Alex Weld

The final episode in our series. Among other things, Wheeling brewer Henry Schmulbach is remembered for his beautiful historic buildings and his entrepreneurial success.  That same entrepreneurial spirit has be...

West Virginia enacted prohibition on July 1, 1914 -- almost six years before the nation did. As you might imagine, it didn't go well. Enforcement was nearly impossible, with bootlegging, speakeasies...

Ever heard the term “Schmulbachism?” If not, you might of heard of “wide open Wheeling.” In the fourth episode of the podcast, we talk about some of Wheeling's urban problems, especially the saloons among other...

Another episode of the podcast is available, and it's a short, but tense episode for sure. You'll hear about a crazy death "out the pike" in August 1878. Was Henry guilty of cold blooded murder? Or was it self ...

Episode 2 of "Henry: Wheeling's Most Notorious Brewer" looks at Schmulbach’s Brewery in South Wheeling, the saloons of Wheeling, and Henry's building of an extensive park atop Mozart Hill.     ...

The first episode of "Henry: Wheeling's Most Notorious Brewer" describes Schmulbach’s life as a German immigrant, while also explaining how immigrants have and continue to shape Wheeling today.    ...