About this property
Bank of Cairo, now known as Cairo Town Hall, is a historic bank building located at Cairo, Ritchie County, West Virginia. It was built in 1897, and is a 2+1⁄2-story brick structure with Romanesque and neoclassical details. It features a unique corner entrance.
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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 96000986. It was listed on September 18, 1996.
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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 Bank of Cairo listed on the National Register?
Bank of Cairo was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 18, 1996.
What type of historic resource is Bank of Cairo?
Bank of Cairo is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Bank of Cairo?
The period of significance for Bank of Cairo is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1897.
Can I research the history near Bank of Cairo?
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