About this property
Kirker House, also known as the Daniel and Donna Finell House, is a historic home located at Wellsburg, Brooke County, West Virginia. It was built in 1884 and is a two-story, rectangular brick dwelling in the High Victorian Italianate style. It measures 42 by 35 feet (13 m × 11 m) and has a shallow-pitched hipped roof.
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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 86002883. It was listed on September 14, 1986.
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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 Kirker House listed on the National Register?
Kirker House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 14, 1986.
What type of historic resource is Kirker House?
Kirker House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Kirker House?
The period of significance for Kirker House is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near Kirker House?
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