About this property
Prince Brothers General Store, also known as the Berry Store or simply Prince Store, is a historic general store located at Prince, Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built about 1900, and is a two-story frame commercial building. It is the last surviving building of the New River coal field commercial businesses dated to the turn of the 20th century.
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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 86000810. It was listed on April 16, 1986.
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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 Prince Brothers General Store-Berry Store listed on the National Register?
Prince Brothers General Store-Berry Store was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 16, 1986.
What type of historic resource is Prince Brothers General Store-Berry Store?
Prince Brothers General Store-Berry Store is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Prince Brothers General Store-Berry Store?
The period of significance for Prince Brothers General Store-Berry Store is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1900.
Can I research the history near Prince Brothers General Store-Berry Store?
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