About this property
The Charles Town Mining, Manufacturing, and Improvement Company Building in Ranson, Jefferson County, West Virginia is a Romanesque Revival building that now serves as Ranson's City Hall. It was built for the Charles Town Mining, Manufacturing and Improvement Company (CMM&I) in 1891 as its headquarters. The CMM&I sought to develop industry in the area that in 1910 became the City of Ranson.
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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 01000779. It was listed on August 1, 2001.
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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 Charles Town Mining, Manufacturing, and Improvement Company Building listed on the National Register?
Charles Town Mining, Manufacturing, and Improvement Company Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 1, 2001.
What type of historic resource is Charles Town Mining, Manufacturing, and Improvement Company Building?
Charles Town Mining, Manufacturing, and Improvement Company Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Charles Town Mining, Manufacturing, and Improvement Company Building?
The period of significance for Charles Town Mining, Manufacturing, and Improvement Company Building is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1891.
Can I research the history near Charles Town Mining, Manufacturing, and Improvement Company Building?
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