Today in Wheeling History: December 9—The North Wheeling Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places (1988).
The North Wheeling Historic District, located in Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia, is a significant area recognized for its historical and architectural value. The district encompasses approximately 15 acres and includes 134 contributing buildings and one contributing object. This area, known as "Old Town," features a variety of architectural styles, including Greek Revival, Italianate, and Late Victorian. Notable buildings within the district include the Vigilant Engine House (circa 1891), the William Goering House (1885), the Alfred Paull House (1880s), the Williams Duplex Tenement (1880-1884), the George W. Eckhart House (1891-1892), the Christian Hess House (1876), the Edward Hazlett House (1893), and the Henry K. List House (1858). The Pollack Memorial Monument, erected in 1916, is the district's contributing object. The district's inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places on December 9, 1988, highlights its importance in preserving Wheeling's rich architectural heritage. The district has seen boundary increases in 2008 and 2022, further emphasizing its ongoing significance. The North Wheeling Historic District remains a testament to the city's historical and cultural legacy, offering a glimpse into the architectural trends and community life of the 19th and early 20th centuries.
To learn more: Ohio County Public Library Archives, Wheeling WV (https://shorturl.at/txSgC); Wikipedia (https://shorturl.at/6W2V0)
Photo credits: Ohio County Public Library Archives, Wheeling WV; Wikimedia Commons
The North Wheeling Historic District, located in Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia, is a significant area recognized for its historical and architectural value. The district encompasses approximately 15 acres and includes 134 contributing buildings and one contributing object. This area, known as "Old Town," features a variety of architectural styles, including Greek Revival, Italianate, and Late Victorian. Notable buildings within the district include the Vigilant Engine House (circa 1891), the William Goering House (1885), the Alfred Paull House (1880s), the Williams Duplex Tenement (1880-1884), the George W. Eckhart House (1891-1892), the Christian Hess House (1876), the Edward Hazlett House (1893), and the Henry K. List House (1858). The Pollack Memorial Monument, erected in 1916, is the district's contributing object. The district's inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places on December 9, 1988, highlights its importance in preserving Wheeling's rich architectural heritage. The district has seen boundary increases in 2008 and 2022, further emphasizing its ongoing significance. The North Wheeling Historic District remains a testament to the city's historical and cultural legacy, offering a glimpse into the architectural trends and community life of the 19th and early 20th centuries.
To learn more: Ohio County Public Library Archives, Wheeling WV (https://shorturl.at/txSgC); Wikipedia (https://shorturl.at/6W2V0)
Photo credits: Ohio County Public Library Archives, Wheeling WV; Wikimedia Commons
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