About this property
Riverside School is a historic school building located at Elkins, Randolph County, West Virginia, United States. It was built between 1902 and 1905, as a one-story, rectangular red brick structure, measuring 56 feet, 6 inches, by 34 feet. A second story was added in 1928, when it became a four-year high school.
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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 09001194. It was listed on December 30, 2009.
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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 Riverside School listed on the National Register?
Riverside School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 30, 2009.
What type of historic resource is Riverside School?
Riverside School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Riverside School?
The period of significance for Riverside School is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1902.
Can I research the history near Riverside School?
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