About this property
The Houston Coal Company Store, also known as the Koppers Store, is an intact example of a coal company store, located at Carswell, West Virginia. The 1923 Italian Renaissance building possesses a detailed brick exterior and a clay tile roof, with skylights at the roof's peak. The store served a small mining community of Carswell, West Virginia, first for the Houston Coal Company and later for the Koppers Coal Company.
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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 92000331. It was listed on April 16, 1992.
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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 Houston Coal Company Store listed on the National Register?
Houston Coal Company Store was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 16, 1992.
What type of historic resource is Houston Coal Company Store?
Houston Coal Company Store is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Houston Coal Company Store?
The period of significance for Houston Coal Company Store is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1923.
Can I research the history near Houston Coal Company Store?
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