About this property
"Pinecrest", also known as the Richard C. Kerens House and Kerens-Spears House, is a historic home located at Elkins, Randolph County, West Virginia. It was built in 1892 to a design by the Boston architecture firm Peabody & Stearns as a summer home for Richard C. Kerens (1842–1916). It is a large sandstone dwelling in a modified Shingle Style.
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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 79002600. It was listed on December 11, 1979.
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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 Pinecrest listed on the National Register?
Pinecrest was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 11, 1979.
What type of historic resource is Pinecrest?
Pinecrest is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Pinecrest?
The period of significance for Pinecrest is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1842.
Can I research the history near Pinecrest?
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