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83 14th Street WHEELING, WV 26003
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10-W51-298, 10-W51-297
40.066220369221 / -80.718539283014
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CA NameCA #StateTypeAnnouncement Year
BELOMAR REGIONAL COUNCILBF95349201WVAssessment2024


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Scottish Rite Cathedral
In January 1904, trustees of the Scottish Rite purchased a lot at the corner of 14th and Byron Streets from the owners of the Michael Reilly homestead for $15,000. The property was comprised of Lot 1 and the West 1/2 of Lot 2 in Square 22 of the Bell Air Addition to the City of Wheeling. The deed was executed on January 29, 1904 In June 1905, the East 1/2 of Lot 2 was purchased for an additional $8,000. According to the newspaper, this lot was the remainder of the Reilly property. At the time of purchase, there were several houses on the property. All would eventually be demolished. The first building was erected in 1908 but was destroyed by a fire. The new building was dedicated on October 9, 1916. The first floor entrance was to be clad in white marble with marble steps leading to both the basement and the first floor. A first floor rotunda was to feature eight large marble columns. In addition to the rotunda, the first floor would feature a dining room, card room, billiard room, library, ladies' parlor, offices for Blue Lodges, main office, vaults and public offices for the various Scottish Rite bodies. The east side of the space would have the toilet and check rooms, stairs and elevators. The second floor would have a ballroom measuring 60'x112', a kitchen and pantry space. The third floor was to house the lodge rooms where the various Masonic bodies would meet. The basement was to feature six bowling lanes, a swimming pool and locker room. The east side of the basement would contain the mechanical equipment. In 1926-27, a two-story addition (with basement) was constructed to the east of the original building. A house that was located at 89 14th Street was demolished to make room for the addition. The addition provided more dining room space, a larger ladies' parlor and a large library.
Over more recent years, the organization has lost membership and has found it costly to maintain the facility. in the early 2020's the property was sold to a private developer with an agreement for the Masons to continue use of portions of the building. However, the developer defaulted on the loan so the Masons reacquired the property. A Historic Structure Report was commissioned by the developer in 2022. Total cost to repair exterior and interior features, HVAC systems, update with accessible features, and remove ACM and LBP was estimated to be $24 million. The current owners are coordinating with Belomar and the local community to develop reuse plans for a multi-purpose community facility while still retaining an area for the use of the Masons. Planning will include community engagement to determine the best, highest use for the facilities as well as identifying funding sources for the project.
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