Editing Wheeling, West Virginia (section)

=== Modern decline and revitalization efforts ===
The [[Great Depression]], and later changes and restructuring in heavy industry following World War II, led to a loss of working-class jobs and population. Capitalizing on its rich architectural heritage, Wheeling has worked to revive its Main Street with the Downtown Wheeling Streetscape project.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Justice |first1=Jim |title=Gov. Justice announces award of Wheeling Streetscape project |url=https://governor.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-announces-award-of-Wheeling-Streetscape-project.aspx |website=Office of the Governor |publisher=State of West Virginia |access-date=August 14, 2023}}</ref> Additionally, the city has been redeveloping the historic 1400 Market Street, just one block east of Main Street.<ref>{{cite web |title=1400 Market Block Wheeling, WV |url=https://www.tippingpointdev.com/projects-1/1400-market-block-wheeling%2C-wv |website=Tipping Point Real Estate Development |publisher=Tipping Point |access-date=August 14, 2023}}</ref>