National Register of Historic Places

Morse and Wade Building

East Bend, Yadkin County, North Carolina
Listed
April 5, 2005
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
05000269

About this property

Morse and Wade Building, also known as the Yadkin Valley Hotel, is a historic commercial building located at East Bend, Yadkin County, North Carolina. It was built about 1890, and is a two-story, brick building on a brick foundation. It has Italianate style design elements including arched window and door openings. The building initially housed the Yadkin Valley Hotel in the east half and the Morse and Wade Store in the west half. From about 1903 to 1940, it housed a tobacco bag factory. It is the oldest known commercial building in East Bend. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005.

Location

100 E. Main St.
East Bend, Yadkin County, North Carolina
36.21643, -80.50725

Categories

ARCHITECTURECOMMERCEINDUSTRY
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Sources

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Nearby Battles

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When was Morse and Wade Building listed on the National Register?

Morse and Wade Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 5, 2005.

What type of historic resource is Morse and Wade Building?

Morse and Wade Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Morse and Wade Building?

The period of significance for Morse and Wade Building is recorded as the industrial era.

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