About this property
Foster Memorial Home is a historic sanatorium located at Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1924 to serve as a home for elderly widows. It is a three-story, dark red brick building with limestone trim in the Colonial Revival style.
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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 00001311. It was listed on February 27, 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 Foster Memorial Home listed on the National Register?
Foster Memorial Home was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 27, 2001.
What type of historic resource is Foster Memorial Home?
Foster Memorial Home is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Foster Memorial Home?
The period of significance for Foster Memorial Home is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1924.
Can I research the history near Foster Memorial Home?
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