About this property
Parkersburg High School–Washington Avenue Historic District , is a national historic district located at Parkersburg, Wood County, West Virginia. The Parkersburg High School was built in 1917 north of the Avery Street Historic District in the Jacobethan Revival style. It was designed by Ohio architect Frank Packard (1866-1923). It was listed to the National Register of Historic Places in 1992.
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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 92000895. It was listed on July 15, 1992.
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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 Parkersburg High School-Washington Avenue Historic District listed on the National Register?
Parkersburg High School-Washington Avenue Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 15, 1992.
What type of historic resource is Parkersburg High School-Washington Avenue Historic District?
Parkersburg High School-Washington Avenue Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Parkersburg High School-Washington Avenue Historic District?
The period of significance for Parkersburg High School-Washington Avenue Historic District is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1866.
Can I research the history near Parkersburg High School-Washington Avenue Historic District?
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