Today in Wheeling History: April 2--The Wheeling Island Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places (1992).
The Wheeling Island Historic District, located in Wheeling, West Virginia, is a 370-acre historic district that was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 2, 1992. The district encompasses 1,110 contributing buildings, primarily two-story, frame detached dwellings built in the mid-to-late 19th and early 20th centuries, showcasing various architectural styles such as Bungalow, Italianate, Queen Anne, and Colonial Revival. Notable residential properties include the Irwin-Brues House (1853) and several houses on Zane Street.
The district also features significant non-residential contributing properties, including the Exposition Building (1924), Thompson United Methodist Church (1913-1915), Madison School (1916), a firehouse (1930-1931), the Bridgeport Bridge (1893), the Aetnaville Bridge (1891), "The Marina," Wheeling Island Baseball Park, and "Belle Island Park." Additionally, the district includes three separately listed properties: the Wheeling Suspension Bridge, the Harry C. and Jessie F. Franzheim House, and the John McLure House. The Wheeling Island Historic District is a testament to the city's rich architectural heritage and cultural legacy, preserving its unique character for future generations.
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Photo Credits: Wheeling Historic Landmarks Commission
The Wheeling Island Historic District, located in Wheeling, West Virginia, is a 370-acre historic district that was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 2, 1992. The district encompasses 1,110 contributing buildings, primarily two-story, frame detached dwellings built in the mid-to-late 19th and early 20th centuries, showcasing various architectural styles such as Bungalow, Italianate, Queen Anne, and Colonial Revival. Notable residential properties include the Irwin-Brues House (1853) and several houses on Zane Street.
The district also features significant non-residential contributing properties, including the Exposition Building (1924), Thompson United Methodist Church (1913-1915), Madison School (1916), a firehouse (1930-1931), the Bridgeport Bridge (1893), the Aetnaville Bridge (1891), "The Marina," Wheeling Island Baseball Park, and "Belle Island Park." Additionally, the district includes three separately listed properties: the Wheeling Suspension Bridge, the Harry C. and Jessie F. Franzheim House, and the John McLure House. The Wheeling Island Historic District is a testament to the city's rich architectural heritage and cultural legacy, preserving its unique character for future generations.
To learn more: (https://tinyurl.com/y4ewmvb2) (https://tinyurl.com/9kh7vtuw)
Photo Credits: Wheeling Historic Landmarks Commission
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