About this property
Gould House, also known as the Greater Parkersburg Chamber of Commerce, is a historic home located at Parkersburg, Wood County, West Virginia. It was built in 1888, and is a 2+1⁄2-story brick dwelling in an eclectic Late Victorian style. It consists of a central hipped block with projecting and intersecting gables and a hip roofed wing to the rear.
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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 82001776. It was listed on October 7, 1982.
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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 Gould House/Greater Parkersburg Chamber of Commerce listed on the National Register?
Gould House/Greater Parkersburg Chamber of Commerce was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 7, 1982.
What type of historic resource is Gould House/Greater Parkersburg Chamber of Commerce?
Gould House/Greater Parkersburg Chamber of Commerce is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Gould House/Greater Parkersburg Chamber of Commerce?
The period of significance for Gould House/Greater Parkersburg Chamber of Commerce is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1888.
Can I research the history near Gould House/Greater Parkersburg Chamber of Commerce?
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