About this property
Centre Market Square Historic District is a historic district in Wheeling, West Virginia, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The district includes 181 contributing buildings in a variety of popular architectural styles dating from as early as about 1850. The district encompasses the area of Wheeling focused on the separately listed Center Wheeling Market. Notable buildings include the Second Presbyterian Church (1850), St. Alphonsus Church and School (1875, 1887), Mary A. Reed Building (c.
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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 87000127. It was listed on February 25, 1987.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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When was Centre Market Square Historic District (Boundary Increase) listed on the National Register?
Centre Market Square Historic District (Boundary Increase) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 25, 1987.
What type of historic resource is Centre Market Square Historic District (Boundary Increase)?
Centre Market Square Historic District (Boundary Increase) is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Centre Market Square Historic District (Boundary Increase)?
The period of significance for Centre Market Square Historic District (Boundary Increase) is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1850.
Can I research the history near Centre Market Square Historic District (Boundary Increase)?
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