Painting of Wheeling Island Flood Wall Underway

WHEELING, W.Va. – July 2, 2024—The Flood Wall Memorial, located at the corner of Virginia and S. Penn streets on Wheeling Island, continues to receive a significant facelift. The City contracted Angelina Stone and Marble to clean out the mortar joints and repoint the brick. Wheeling Heritage is overseeing the repainting of the wall, which will include the addition of the five most recent flood dates and water levels, ensuring the memorial remains an accurate and poignant record of the area’s flood history.

Volunteers Dirk Bauer and DJ Eddy from the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT DC 53) are contributing their painting skills, while PPG Paints in Fulton has generously donated the necessary paint for the project. Wheeling Heritage extends a heartfelt thank you to IUPAT DC 53 and PPG Paints for their support. Special recognition is extended to Councilman Ben Seidler of Ward 2 and Ms. Yost, a dedicated longtime resident of Wheeling Island, for their continuous support.

“We’re thrilled to see this important piece of our community’s history being preserved and updated,” states Scott Schenerlein, Executive Director of Wheeling Heritage. “The collaboration between the City of Wheeling, IUPAT DC 53, and businesses like PPG Paints highlights the strength and solidarity of our community.”
The repainting project aims to be completed by the end of the summer, providing a refreshed and meaningful landmark for both Wheeling Island residents and visitors.

The repainting project aims to be completed by the end of the summer, providing a refreshed and meaningful landmark for both Wheeling Island residents and visitors.

About Wheeling Heritage:
Wheeling Heritage is a catalyst for the revitalization of Wheeling. Through historic preservation, community development, and the arts, we help to tell Wheeling’s story and shape its future. We seek to improve the quality of life in Wheeling by preserving and investing in our city, collaborating with others, and engaging the citizens of Wheeling in our work.