About this property
The Masonic Temple—Watts, Ritter, Wholesale Drygoods Company Building in Huntington, West Virginia, which has also been historically known as Watts, Ritter Wholesale Drygoods Company Building and more recently known as River Tower, is a commercial building. It is located at 1108 Third Avenue, in Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia. It was built between 1914 and 1922 as a five-story brick building.
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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 93000614. It was listed on August 25, 1993.
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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 Masonic Temple-Watts, Ritter, Wholesale Drygoods Company Building listed on the National Register?
Masonic Temple-Watts, Ritter, Wholesale Drygoods Company Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 25, 1993.
What type of historic resource is Masonic Temple-Watts, Ritter, Wholesale Drygoods Company Building?
Masonic Temple-Watts, Ritter, Wholesale Drygoods Company Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Masonic Temple-Watts, Ritter, Wholesale Drygoods Company Building?
The period of significance for Masonic Temple-Watts, Ritter, Wholesale Drygoods Company Building is recorded as the pre_contact era, specifically around 1108.
Can I research the history near Masonic Temple-Watts, Ritter, Wholesale Drygoods Company Building?
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