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Latest revision as of 19:48, 23 April 2018
Apparently the WV State Fairgrounds were once on the south end of Wheeling Island, and at some point were replaced by the privately owned Wheeling Downs racetrack and gambling casino. Here are postcards (from Chuck Julian Collection) illustrating the old days.
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Overview
Milan Roller Rink
Both cards from Chuck Julian Collection
Amusement Zone
Stock Building
Racetrack
Exposition Hall
A 1908 postcard shows a majestic building beside the race track. What happened to it?
