Henry - The life and legacy of Wheeling’s most notorious brewer

Wheeling Heritage Media

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/

Episodes

  1. Episode 1 - German Wheeling

    Episode 1

    Episode 1 - German Wheeling

    We begin with the story of Henry Schmulbach's early life and the culture of mid-19th century Wheeling.

    44 min
  2. Episode 2 - An Uncommon Brewer

    Episode 2

    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.

    42 min
  3. Episode 3 - Murder Out the Pike

    Episode 3

    Episode 3 - Murder Out the Pike

    In this episode, we examine Henry Schmulbach's involvment in the death of Hamilton Forsythe.

    28 min
  4. Episode 4 - “Schmulbachism” and Politics

    Episode 4

    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 a wave of reform against vice?

    1 hr
  5. Episode 5 - Prohibition: An End to an Era

    Episode 5

    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.

    1h 4m
  6. Episode 6 - Legacy and Revival

    Episode 6

    Episode 6 - Legacy and Revival

    The conclusion to our series on the life and legacy of Henry Schmulbach.

    48 min

  7. Episode 7 Bonus

    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 August 19, 2021 at Brew Keepers in Wheeling, WV.

    1h 6m
  8. Preview

    08/10/2019

    Preview

    Preview of our upcoming podcast - Henry: The life and legacy of Wheeling's most notorious brewer.

    3 min

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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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