About this property
Loewenstein and Sons Hardware Building, also known as the Loewenstein Building or Rite Aid Building, is a historic commercial structure located at Charleston, West Virginia. It was designed by the Columbus, Ohio architectural firm of Yost & Packard. The building is 35,000 square feet (3,300 m2) in a five-story pressed brick structure that features eclectic late Victorian and classical 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 85003475. It was listed on November 1, 1985.
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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 Loewenstein and Sons Hardware Building listed on the National Register?
Loewenstein and Sons Hardware Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 1, 1985.
What type of historic resource is Loewenstein and Sons Hardware Building?
Loewenstein and Sons Hardware Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Loewenstein and Sons Hardware Building?
The period of significance for Loewenstein and Sons Hardware Building is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near Loewenstein and Sons Hardware Building?
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