About this property
Canty House, also known as "The Magnolia," is a historic home located on the campus of West Virginia State University at Institute, Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built about 1900, as a simply designed, two-story frame farm house. In 1923, it was remodeled to its present form in the Classical Revival style.
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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 88001587. It was listed on September 22, 1988.
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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 Canty House listed on the National Register?
Canty House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 22, 1988.
What type of historic resource is Canty House?
Canty House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Canty House?
The period of significance for Canty House is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1900.
Can I research the history near Canty House?
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