About this property
Dering Building is a historic commercial building located at Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was designed by noted Morgantown architect Elmer F. Jacobs and built in 1896. It is a three-story Romanesque Revival style brick building. It has a rectangular plan, a flat roof, separate store fronts, and recessed portico entrances. It features a pediment above the flat roof with a rising sun motif and the date of construction inscribed in the center.
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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 94001288. It was listed on November 4, 1994.
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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 Dering Building listed on the National Register?
Dering Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 4, 1994.
What type of historic resource is Dering Building?
Dering Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Dering Building?
The period of significance for Dering Building is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1896.
Can I research the history near Dering Building?
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