Henry - The life and legacy of Wheeling’s most notorious brewer
by Wheeling Heritage Media · 8 episodes
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In Victorian-era Wheeling, West Virginia, a German-American brewer and entrepreneur would create a lasting impact that is still felt in the community today. From immigration to politics, industrialization to crime, take a step back in time as we look at Wheeling through the lens of Henry Schmulbach’s life. Brought to you by Wheeling Heritage Media and hosted by William Hal Gorby. For more podcasts by Wheeling Heritage Media: https://weelunk.com/multimedia/podcasts/
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Bonus Episode - Live Q&A
Wheeling Heritage hosted a live podcast panel discussion with host and historian Hal Gorby, along with guest panelists Ryan Stanton and Kevin Ayres. This episode was recorded on Au…
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48 min
Episode 6 - Legacy and Revival
The conclusion to our series on the life and legacy of Henry Schmulbach.
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1 h 03
Episode 5 - Prohibition: An End to an Era
Efforts to halt the thriving vice culture in Wheeling coincided with the retirement and death of its leading brewer, Henry Schmulbach.
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1 h 00
Episode 4 - “Schmulbachism” and Politics
How did a city of thriving business also operate as a city of thriving vice? What role did Henry Schmulbach play in this arrangement? And how did the tides of change finally bring…
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28 min
Episode 3 - Murder Out the Pike
In this episode, we examine Henry Schmulbach's involvment in the death of Hamilton Forsythe.
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42 min
Episode 2 - An Uncommon Brewer
The story of Henry Schmulbach continues as we take a look at his role as a brewer and how it was tied in to the saloon trade in Wheeling.
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44 min
Episode 1 - German Wheeling
We begin with the story of Henry Schmulbach's early life and the culture of mid-19th century Wheeling.
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3 min
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