Alex Weld, Author at Weelunk

LISTEN: Henry, Episode 5 – Prohibition: An End to an Era

September 13, 2019

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...

LISTEN: Henry, Episode 4 – “Schmulbachism” and Politics

Alex Weld

September 6, 2019

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...

LISTEN: Henry, Episode 3 – Murder Out the Pike

Alex Weld

August 29, 2019

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 ...

LISTEN: Henry, Episode 2 – An Uncommon Brewer

Alex Weld

August 22, 2019

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. https://soundcloud...

LISTEN: Henry, Episode 1 – German Wheeling

Alex Weld

August 15, 2019

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. https://sound...

Wheeling Heritage to Host Annual Celtic Celebration March 2

Alex Weld

February 24, 2019

Showcasing one of the city’s largest immigrant communities, Wheeling Heritage will host its 23rd annual Wheeling Celtic Celebration from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, March 2, at the Wheeling Artisan Center, 140...

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