A historic gem in East Wheeling has operated outside of the public eye for more than a century, but under its new ownership and will open to the public. The Scottish Rite Cathedral is undergoing major renovations, and a handful of public and private events have been taking place over the past several months. The goal is to strike a balance between offering new opportunities in the future with preserving the building’s history. The Scottish Rite building is just one of a handful of iconic Wheeling structures being renovatd now. The McClure Hotel downtown and the Mt. Carmel Monastery in Edgwood are also undergoing major renovations.