About this property
Page-Vawter House in the town of Ansted in Fayette County, West Virginia was built in 1889-90 by company carpenters of the Gauley Mountain Coal Company for the family of William Nelson Page, who was company president. The palatial Victorian mansion is located on a knoll in the middle of town. William and Emma (née Gilham) Page raised their four children there, attended by a staff of 8 servants.
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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 85001813. It was listed on August 20, 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 Page-Vawter House listed on the National Register?
Page-Vawter House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 20, 1985.
What type of historic resource is Page-Vawter House?
Page-Vawter House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Page-Vawter House?
The period of significance for Page-Vawter House is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1889.
Can I research the history near Page-Vawter House?
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