Today in Wheeling History: March 25—The William Miles Tiernan House was added to the National Register of Historic Places (1993).
The William Miles Tiernan House, also known as the Tiernan-Riley House, is a historic residence located at 5 Kenwood Place in Wheeling, West Virginia. Built between 1900 and 1901, this Georgian Revival-style home is a striking example of early 20th-century architecture. The house features an L-shaped design, with two-story Ionic order pilasters flanking a one-story entrance portico. Its foundation is made of sandstone, and the exterior is constructed of brick, showcasing the craftsmanship of the era.
The house was built for William Miles Tiernan, who served as vice president of the Bloch Brothers Tobacco Company, a prominent business in Wheeling. The Tiernan House is situated in the Woodsdale-Edgewood Neighborhood Historic District, an area known for its historical significance and architectural beauty.
In 1993, the house was officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places, recognizing its architectural and historical importance. Today, the Tiernan House stands as a testament to Wheeling's rich cultural and industrial heritage, offering a glimpse into the lives of its influential residents during the early 1900s.
To learn more: Wikipedia (https://tinyurl.com/5fpbt3p9), West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture & History (https://tinyurl.com/53avbfms), Historical Marker Database (https://tinyurl.com/2tmsey4b)
Photo credits: Historical Marker Database, Wikimedia Commons
The William Miles Tiernan House, also known as the Tiernan-Riley House, is a historic residence located at 5 Kenwood Place in Wheeling, West Virginia. Built between 1900 and 1901, this Georgian Revival-style home is a striking example of early 20th-century architecture. The house features an L-shaped design, with two-story Ionic order pilasters flanking a one-story entrance portico. Its foundation is made of sandstone, and the exterior is constructed of brick, showcasing the craftsmanship of the era.
The house was built for William Miles Tiernan, who served as vice president of the Bloch Brothers Tobacco Company, a prominent business in Wheeling. The Tiernan House is situated in the Woodsdale-Edgewood Neighborhood Historic District, an area known for its historical significance and architectural beauty.
In 1993, the house was officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places, recognizing its architectural and historical importance. Today, the Tiernan House stands as a testament to Wheeling's rich cultural and industrial heritage, offering a glimpse into the lives of its influential residents during the early 1900s.
To learn more: Wikipedia (https://tinyurl.com/5fpbt3p9), West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture & History (https://tinyurl.com/53avbfms), Historical Marker Database (https://tinyurl.com/2tmsey4b)
Photo credits: Historical Marker Database, Wikimedia Commons
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