About this property
The Beckley Courthouse Square Historic District is a 70-acre (28 ha) historic district in Beckley, West Virginia, United States that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1994. The listing included 100 contributing buildings, including one or more designed by architect Alex B. Mahood. In a 2010 interview, David Sibray, chairman of the Beckley Historic Landmarks Commission, said the commission's purpose is to protect the city's historic resources, and it oversees the development of downtown Beckley's [historic district]. Sibray noted there are several motivations for preserving Beckley's history, including maintaining the historic aesthetic. In 2015 the Preservation Alliance of West Virginia (PAWV) declared the district among the most endangered historic resources in West Virginia.
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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 94000722. It was listed on August 30, 1994.
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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 Beckley Courthouse Square Historic District listed on the National Register?
Beckley Courthouse Square Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 30, 1994.
What type of historic resource is Beckley Courthouse Square Historic District?
Beckley Courthouse Square Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Beckley Courthouse Square Historic District?
The period of significance for Beckley Courthouse Square Historic District is recorded as the listed era.
Can I research the history near Beckley Courthouse Square Historic District?
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