The landmark Fort Henry Club at 14th and Chapline streets is set to meet the wrecking ball.
Leaders of St. Matthew's Episcopal Church in Wheeling confirmed Wednesday morning that after more than three years of effort, working in concert with others, they are unable to renovate and preserve the Fort Henry Club building.
The Rev. Mark Seitz, rector, said, "As a result, the church is now seeking bids for demolition of the building."
Seitz said despite numerous efforts to obtain tenants for the stately building, costs to renovate the structure proved too much for potential renters who have inspected the property.
"It took a while to come to this decision. It's not what we wanted, but frankly it was problematic from the beginning," Seitz said.
In December, St. Matthew's purchased the building for $1. The Fort Henry Club is located across the street from the church property.
The Fort Henry Club, a Wheeling social organization dating back to 1890, closed it doors last September as membership had dwindled. The facility was a popular destination for businessmen during the early 1900s and a much-utilized facility for social events.
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