About this property
The Peck-Crim-Chesser House is a historic home located at Philippi, Barbour County, West Virginia, US. It was built in 1884, and is a large, two-story red brick house on a limestone foundation. It features highly pitched multiple gables and tall chimneys with corbeled caps. The house is a significant local example of Late Victorian architecture, and was for many years associated with descendants and members of the locally prominent Peck and Crim families.
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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 84003464. It was listed on August 22, 1984.
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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 Peck-Crim-Chesser House listed on the National Register?
Peck-Crim-Chesser House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 22, 1984.
What type of historic resource is Peck-Crim-Chesser House?
Peck-Crim-Chesser House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Peck-Crim-Chesser House?
The period of significance for Peck-Crim-Chesser House is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Peck-Crim-Chesser House?
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