About this property
The National Road Corridor Historic District is a historic district in eastern Wheeling, West Virginia. The district encompasses a 1.5-mile (2.4 km) section of the National Road from Park View Lane to Bethany Pike. A primarily residential area, the district includes the homes of some of Wheeling's wealthiest residents of the late 19th century and early 20th century. The homes are generally situated on large lots and were designed in popular architectural styles of the period, including Queen Anne, Colonial Revival, Italianate, Shingle Style, Classical Revival, Mission Revival, and Tudor Revival. Frederick F. Faris and Edward B. Franzheim, both significant Wheeling architects, each designed multiple homes along the road.
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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 92000874. It was listed on February 11, 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 National Road Corridor Historic District listed on the National Register?
National Road Corridor Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 11, 1993.
What type of historic resource is National Road Corridor Historic District?
National Road Corridor Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for National Road Corridor Historic District?
The period of significance for National Road Corridor Historic District is recorded as the colonial era.
Can I research the history near National Road Corridor Historic District?
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