About this property
Aspen Hall, also known as the Edward Beeson House, was built beginning in 1771 as a stone house in the Georgian style in what would become Martinsburg, West Virginia. The first portion of the house was a 20 by 20 foot "fortified stone home", 2½ stories tall., in coursed rubble limestone built in 1745 by Edward Beeson I. It is the oldest house in Martinsburg. The Georgian block of the house was built by Edward Beeson II, a wealthy Quaker farmer and miller.
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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 80004882. It was listed on December 10, 1980.
Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Aspen Hall listed on the National Register?
Aspen Hall was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 10, 1980.
What type of historic resource is Aspen Hall?
Aspen Hall is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Aspen Hall?
The period of significance for Aspen Hall is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1745.
Can I research the history near Aspen Hall?
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