About this property
The Parkersburg Carnegie Library is a historic library building located at Parkersburg, Wood County, West Virginia. It was designed and built in 1905, with funds provided by the philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. It is one of 3,000 such libraries constructed between 1885 and 1919.
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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 82001769. It was listed on October 7, 1982.
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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 Carnegie Library listed on the National Register?
Carnegie Library was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 7, 1982.
What type of historic resource is Carnegie Library?
Carnegie Library is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Carnegie Library?
The period of significance for Carnegie Library is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1885.
Can I research the history near Carnegie Library?
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