HISTORY THE FOUNDATION OF THE FUTURE
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Trains and Music Train History How trains played an important part in my career as a concert artist.[ History of the train in West Virginia/ History of the Caboose/History of the Train Station/ Famous people like Casey Jones, Train songs, Train sounds, about construction of the train tracks, steam whistle codes what they mean,The Last Train Ride [President Lincoln's 1700 journey home] History of B&O and other train companies,train trivia Over 30 pages of reference about trains.
A Bridge gives safe passage while one is on a journey. Life is such a journey. As I was a small boy we had a bridge that crossed the 'creek' over to my mom's garden. I loved to sit on the rails and watch the fish below in the gleam of the day's sunshine. Bridges play a very important part in History. I have stood at the Golden Gate Bridge, and traveled upon many unique bridges in my travels as a Concert artist throughout this country. Our Suspension bridge right here in Wheeling, Wv to the old covered bridges in my 'backyard' as I say. There are many covered bridges, called "wind and rain bridges" Why cover a bridge? What was the importance of a covered train bridge? The Historic S-Bridge along National Road, History of Basic History of Bridges What to know more?
History of covered bridges/S-Bridge. Crossing the Ohio River in Wheeling over the Suspension Bridge. Stone Bridge in Elm Grove The Romans laid the design foundation for bridges Roman Bridges.
Civil War Trains played a very important part in the Civil War. The suspension bridge in Wheeling, it is here our State began it's journey. Visit the Train history pages and the pages of Wheeling's History below for they all have their place in history. West Virginia Timeline of The Civil War Camp Carlisle on Wheeling Island During The Civil War The Great Train Raid Harpers Ferry Martinsburg The First Train Ride to Washington D.C. President Lincoln's Short Bio The Last Train Ride Railroads and their part in the War Railroad weapons of the Civil War
Lighthouse History One of the 7 wonders of the world is a lighthouse. The designs, the tools of the keeper, lens,listings of famous lighthouses and much more. / Roman Christian History/ Rome History/ Read about the Roman Empire, homes, religion and much more. Jewish Dwelling How the Jewish people lived Jewish Dress of the day/ Jewish Life: Circumcision and Childhood/
Hero's
Heros 1700's -1900's page 1 Heros Bio's page 2 Jesus Christ The greatest Hero of forever Local Hero Mr. Sweeny brought Electric to our City, built steamboats here in Wheeling Wv. History of Biblical Musical Instruments All about Musical instruments used during Biblical times Drum History The chapel organ or folding organ was first introduced around the time of the American Civil War Dan Wheeler has a 1930 chapel organ/folding organ in his collection to read more click here
A man's legacy touched Dan Wheeler's life and career. The history of West Virginia's oldest music store where Dan began his journey. History of Sunday School Biblical Dance History 1832 Wheeling's oldest church This is where the Keyboards for Chirst Music Programs and ministry was launched. History of the Fourth Street UMC History of Church Music Hymns Wurlitzer History Did you know that Wurlitzer was the company that manufactured the first drone plane like we use today? Read about Wurlitzer bringing Music to Millions part of our Countries History...a Legacy [The untold secret from WWII]
Authors Home Town History and Facts Wheeling Wv./Ohio Co./ The First Inhabitants of Ohio County Mingo Indians [ Wheeling today] Read History of Wheeling also Settlement. Detailed article of research. From the first manufacturing of window glass, to the world's longest suspension bridge (The largest from 1849 until 1867) , from steam boats, to the Capital of West Virginia, Largest nail manufactuer in the world, The National Road, Location of the first Radio Station in West Virginia, oldest producer of cigars in the US Wheeling known as the "Friendly City" The gateway to the west.
History of Wheeling [Settlement] Zane family home in Wheeling the founding family of my home town. History of Wheeling late 1700's Worlds largest producer of nails Wheeling and the Railroad Triadelphia Wv History History of National Road/ Wheeling today/ The National Road Route 40 passes through Triadelphia and Elm Grove, The Stone house at Roney's Point, Monument Place, The Stone Bridge and through Wheeling. Stone House The Monument Place National Road Old Pictures of Wheeling Some important places in Wheeling's Past that influenced my life Wheeling Today Ohio County New Wild Escape Theme Park at the Highlands History of West Virginia How Dan Wheeler made History Three places that touched my life The Loretta Chapel/ Lincoln Tomb/ Muir Woods
Wheeling's Capital Theatre Home of Jamboree USA. History of the First Radio Jamboree and Second oldest Country show in the United States Dan Recorded the first Record on the JAM label in the 70's.