About this property
Overlook, also known as the William Douglass Harlan House, is a historic home located near Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia. It was built in 1917 and is a two-story, stucco finished, wood frame Colonial Revival-style dwelling. It sits on a limestone foundation and has a slate-covered gable roof. It features a full-length porch across the front facade with a hipped roof supported by four Tuscan order columns. Also on the property is a wood-frame garage (c.
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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 04000310. It was listed on April 14, 2004.
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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 Overlook listed on the National Register?
Overlook was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 14, 2004.
What type of historic resource is Overlook?
Overlook is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Overlook?
The period of significance for Overlook is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1917.
Can I research the history near Overlook?
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