About this property
Charleston City Hall is a historic city hall located at Charleston, West Virginia. It was constructed in 1921 in the Neoclassical style. It is located opposite the Kanawha County Courthouse, at the center of downtown Charleston.
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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 88000639. It was listed on June 5, 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 Charleston City Hall listed on the National Register?
Charleston City Hall was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 5, 1988.
What type of historic resource is Charleston City Hall?
Charleston City Hall is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Charleston City Hall?
The period of significance for Charleston City Hall is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1921.
Can I research the history near Charleston City Hall?
Yes. Aubrey Research reports search National Register listings, battlefield records, land patents, and other primary historical sources within any radius of a US address. A report for an address near Charleston City Hall will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.
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