About this property
Fairmont Normal School Administration Building is a historic school building located on the campus of Fairmont State University at Fairmont, Marion County, West Virginia. It was built between 1915 and 1917, and is a large three-story Classical Revival style building sited atop a hill overlooking Locust Avenue. Its light coated brick exterior walls are ornamented with limestone and terra cotta details.
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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 94000216. It was listed on March 27, 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 Fairmont Normal School Administration Building listed on the National Register?
Fairmont Normal School Administration Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 27, 1994.
What type of historic resource is Fairmont Normal School Administration Building?
Fairmont Normal School Administration Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Fairmont Normal School Administration Building?
The period of significance for Fairmont Normal School Administration Building is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1915.
Can I research the history near Fairmont Normal School Administration Building?
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