Annamede
About this property
"Annamede" , also known as Davisson-Blair Farm, is a historic home located near Walkersville, Lewis County, West Virginia. It was built in 1901 and is a 2 + 1 ⁄ 2 -story 17-room red-brick mansion in the Classical Revival style. The front facade features a massive two-story portico supported by large fluted Corinthian order columns. It also has a one-story front porch that extends 3/4 of the way around each side. Also on the property are a contributing carriage house, smoke house, caretaker's cottage, stone grotto and goldfish pond, and three farm outbuildings.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 87000218. It was listed on March 11, 1987.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Annamede listed on the National Register?
Annamede was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 11, 1987.
What type of historic resource is Annamede?
Annamede is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Annamede?
The period of significance for Annamede is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1901.
Can I research the history near Annamede?
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