Today in Wheeling History: December 31--The Wheeling Historic District, encompassing 205 contributing buildings and significant landmarks like the United States Custom House and West Virginia Independence Hall, was added to the National Register of Historic Places (1979).
The Wheeling Historic District, also known as the Wheeling Central Business District, is a national historic district located in Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia. The district encompasses 205 contributing buildings in the central business district of Wheeling. It includes the site of the original location of Fort Henry, a significant historical landmark. The buildings within the district represent a variety of popular architectural styles from the early 19th century through the present, including Greek Revival and Late Victorian.
The district was officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 31, 1979. Notable buildings within the district include the United States Custom House (1859), the Federal Building and United States Courthouse (1907), St. Matthew's Church and Rectory (c. 1892), the Thomas Paull House (c. 1835), the English Lutheran Church (1897), the First United Presbyterian Church (1825), the City Bank Building (c. 1890), the Bank of Wheeling (1892), the Capitol Theatre (1928), the Medical Tower Building (1915), and the Joseph Speidel & Company Building. The district also includes the West Virginia Independence Hall and the Baltimore and Ohio Passenger Terminal (1907-1908), both of which are individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Wheeling Historic District is a testament to the city's rich architectural and historical heritage. It serves as a reminder of Wheeling's significance as a commercial and cultural hub in the region. The district's preservation efforts highlight the community's commitment to maintaining its historical integrity while fostering growth and development.
To learn more: Wikipedia (https://shorturl.at/7n3Uw), West Virginia Division of Culture and History (https://shorturl.at/JzxbQ) (https://shorturl.at/hpnoe)
Photo credits: Wikimedia Commons
The Wheeling Historic District, also known as the Wheeling Central Business District, is a national historic district located in Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia. The district encompasses 205 contributing buildings in the central business district of Wheeling. It includes the site of the original location of Fort Henry, a significant historical landmark. The buildings within the district represent a variety of popular architectural styles from the early 19th century through the present, including Greek Revival and Late Victorian.
The district was officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 31, 1979. Notable buildings within the district include the United States Custom House (1859), the Federal Building and United States Courthouse (1907), St. Matthew's Church and Rectory (c. 1892), the Thomas Paull House (c. 1835), the English Lutheran Church (1897), the First United Presbyterian Church (1825), the City Bank Building (c. 1890), the Bank of Wheeling (1892), the Capitol Theatre (1928), the Medical Tower Building (1915), and the Joseph Speidel & Company Building. The district also includes the West Virginia Independence Hall and the Baltimore and Ohio Passenger Terminal (1907-1908), both of which are individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Wheeling Historic District is a testament to the city's rich architectural and historical heritage. It serves as a reminder of Wheeling's significance as a commercial and cultural hub in the region. The district's preservation efforts highlight the community's commitment to maintaining its historical integrity while fostering growth and development.
To learn more: Wikipedia (https://shorturl.at/7n3Uw), West Virginia Division of Culture and History (https://shorturl.at/JzxbQ) (https://shorturl.at/hpnoe)
Photo credits: Wikimedia Commons
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