About this property
Davis Coal and Coke Company Administrative Building, also known as Western Maryland Railway Engineering Building and Old Western Maryland Railroad Office, is a historic office building located at Thomas, Tucker County, West Virginia. It was built in 1900 and expanded about in 1903, and is a two-story, red brick office building. The rectangular plan building measures approximately 40 feet by 70 feet.
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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 11000733. It was listed on October 5, 2011.
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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 Davis Coal and Coke Company Administrative Building listed on the National Register?
Davis Coal and Coke Company Administrative Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 5, 2011.
What type of historic resource is Davis Coal and Coke Company Administrative Building?
Davis Coal and Coke Company Administrative Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Davis Coal and Coke Company Administrative Building?
The period of significance for Davis Coal and Coke Company Administrative Building is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1900.
Can I research the history near Davis Coal and Coke Company Administrative Building?
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