This twelve-story structure was designed by Wheeling architect Frederick F. Faris for brewer Henry Schmulbach around 1904 and construction was completed in 1907. The Schmulbach Building was considered West Virginia's largest office building upon completion.
Contractors were as follows: Architect - Frederick F. Faris Plumbing and Heating - R. W. Kyle Structural Steel Riverside Bridge Co. General Contractors - Caldwell & Drake Face Brick - Martin Brick Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. Roofing - Philip Carey Co. Plaster - Wheeling Wall Plaster Co. Ornamental Iron - L. Schrieber & Sons, Cincinnati Elevators - Otis Elevator Co., Pittsburg, Pa.
The building was purchased by Wheeling Steel in the 1940s and became the company's headquarters. Wheeling Steel merged with Pittsburgh Steel in 1968, creating the Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Company, or Wheeling-Pitt. Today, though the building has been empty since 2013, it is still commonly known as the Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Building. It remains the tallest building in Wheeling.
Location
▶ 1134 Market St.
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Additional Resources
Materials in the Library: ▶ Vertical File: Schmulbach Building (Wheeling Room, non-circulating, ask for access at Reference Desk)
