Centre Market Square in Wheeling in Ohio County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Thoner House
2238 Market St.
| | 1877 | |
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 6, 2024
1. Thoner House Marker
Mr. Thoner's concern would be that of fine wines and liquors. His clientele were men of notable influence in the community. Although men were welcome to "taste" and purchase the product via the front entrance, ladies were required to use a side door and enter a separate room.
Wheeling was a center [of] commerce and trade by this time. Socializing was at an all time high.
Washington Hall, which had burnt down in 1876 was now rebuilt and legislature voted a popular referendum to move the capital of the state to Charleston. The meetings and social events were constant. Businesses such as Mr. Thoner's were supplying the "best" houses with wines. The McClure Hotel was one of his customers.
Erected by Wheeling Heritage.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1877.
Location. 40° 3.527′ N, 80° 43.458′ W. Marker is in Wheeling, West Virginia, in Ohio County. It is in Centre Market Square. It is on Market Street north of 23rd Street, on the right when traveling
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Regionally, this marker is in the Northern Panhandle. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in the Ohio River Valley, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Nesbitt House (a few steps from this marker); The Lower Market House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Lotz House (within shouting distance of this marker); Flaccus Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Michael Treiber House (within shouting distance of this marker); Holliday-Schaefer House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Zink House (about 300 feet away); 2300 Chapline Street (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wheeling.
More about this marker. Building contributes to the Centre Market Square Historic District.
Also see . . . Centre Market Square National Register Historic District Nomination Form. (Submitted on October 24, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 6, 2024
2. Thoner House and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 24, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 180 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 24, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
