Beckley Feed and Hardware Company
National Register of Historic Places

Beckley Feed and Hardware Company

Beckley, Raleigh County, West Virginia
Listed
August 23, 2001
Type
Building
Period
Civil War
Ref No.
00001309

About this property

Beckley Feed and Hardware Company was a historic commercial building located in Beckley, Raleigh County, West Virginia. The original section was built in 1935 and expanded in 1951. The original section was a two-story building constructed of glazed ceramic block. The 1951 wing was one story in height with a brick facade and a wall of windows. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001. It was demolished in 2013 and replaced with a McDonald's restaurant the following year.

Location

405 Prince St.
Beckley, Raleigh County, West Virginia
37.77364, -81.19393

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Beckley Feed and Hardware Company listed on the National Register?

Beckley Feed and Hardware Company was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 23, 2001.

What type of historic resource is Beckley Feed and Hardware Company?

Beckley Feed and Hardware Company is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Beckley Feed and Hardware Company?

The period of significance for Beckley Feed and Hardware Company is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1935.

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