About this property
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Martinsburg Shops is a historic industrial district in Martinsburg, West Virginia. It is significant both for its railroading architecture by Albert Fink and John Rudolph Niernsee and for its role in the Great Railroad Strike of 1877. It consists of three contributing buildings, one of which is the oldest covered roundhouse in the United States.
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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. National Historic Landmark designation, the highest level of federal recognition, is reserved for properties that possess exceptional national significance in the history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture of the United States. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 03001045. It was listed on July 30, 2003.
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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 Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Martinsburg Shops listed on the National Register?
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Martinsburg Shops was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 30, 2003.
What type of historic resource is Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Martinsburg Shops?
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Martinsburg Shops is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
Is Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Martinsburg Shops a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Martinsburg Shops has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.
What is the period of significance for Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Martinsburg Shops?
The period of significance for Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Martinsburg Shops is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1877.
Can I research the history near Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Martinsburg Shops?
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