About this property
The Oeldorf Building, also known as Wetherell's Jewelers, was a historic commercial building located at Parkersburg in Wood County, West Virginia, United States. It was built in 1906 and was a four-story, two-bay, brick building with a stone foundation and trim in the Classical Revival style. It had an intact first floor storefront and sidewalk clock.
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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 82001781. It was listed on December 10, 1982.
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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 Oeldorf Building/Wetherell's Jewelers listed on the National Register?
Oeldorf Building/Wetherell's Jewelers was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 10, 1982.
What type of historic resource is Oeldorf Building/Wetherell's Jewelers?
Oeldorf Building/Wetherell's Jewelers is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Oeldorf Building/Wetherell's Jewelers?
The period of significance for Oeldorf Building/Wetherell's Jewelers is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1906.
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