About this property
Shumaker-Lewis House, also known as Virgil A. Lewis House, was a historic home located in Mason, West Virginia. It was built about 1885, and was a two-story Victorian-era frame cottage. It featured a two tier Eastlake movement style porch.
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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 79002589. It was listed on March 25, 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 Shumaker-Lewis House listed on the National Register?
Shumaker-Lewis House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 25, 1979.
What type of historic resource is Shumaker-Lewis House?
Shumaker-Lewis House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Shumaker-Lewis House?
The period of significance for Shumaker-Lewis House is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Shumaker-Lewis House?
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