About this property
Beauchamp-Newman House, also known as the Alfred Beauchamp House and Beauchamp-Newman Museum, is a historic home located at Elizabeth, Wirt County, West Virginia. It was built in the 1830s, and is a two-story brick dwelling with hipped and gable roofs. The Beauchamp-Newman Museum, long known as the “Old Red Brick” is the oldest brick building in Elizabeth.
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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 74002021. It was listed on July 23, 1974.
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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 Beauchamp-Newman House listed on the National Register?
Beauchamp-Newman House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 23, 1974.
What type of historic resource is Beauchamp-Newman House?
Beauchamp-Newman House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Beauchamp-Newman House?
The period of significance for Beauchamp-Newman House is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Beauchamp-Newman House?
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