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circa 1839 - It seems to be only a vernacular wood house covered, like many others, with aluminum siding. But, behind that covering, could be the oldest house in North Wheeling. The Wheeling City Directory of 1839 lists Daniel Dunbar, builder of this house, as a member of the City Council and Water Works Committee. Daniel Dunbar was an engineer who, in 1840, joined in partnership with James W. Phillips in the machinery and boat building business.
From: National Register of Historic Places - North Wheeling Historic District (1988)
CAW comments: The statement above about this possibly being the oldest house is not true - the Phillips House at 653 Main was built in 1831.
The Historic Preservation plaque says the house is c.1839, making it one of the older houses in Wheeling. However, the modern siding hides all evidence of its original fabric. The fact that the house is set back from the road is strange - it seems to be the only one on North Main set back, and it is at a lower level; there must be some history here that would be interesting to learn.
From Ross Frazier: 629 Main is the house that sits below street level. That property was owned by the Thoburn or Thorburn Family, Just within the last 6 months I discovered they were possibility Ancestors on my father side, but that a whole different story.
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Main St - 600, odd numbers
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