Today, saloons are relics of the past, appearing in ghost towns and Western movies.  But did you know that at one point in time there were 199 licensed saloons in Wheeling, with over 100 of those on Main Street alone? In episode two of Henry, “An Uncommon Brewer”, we learn more about the culture of beer, brewing and recreation in Wheeling during the 19th century. Wheeling was first a frontier town and, later, a center of industry and manufacturing, both … Continue reading Henry Episode 2 Recap: Saloons of Wheeling