About this property
Simms School Building is a historic elementary school building located at Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1919–1920, and is a two-story wire brick, steel frame building in the Classical Revival style. It has a square plan, with a center auditorium surrounded by a circular corridor with classrooms on three sides.
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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 96000438. It was listed on May 11, 1997.
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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 Simms School Building listed on the National Register?
Simms School Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 11, 1997.
What type of historic resource is Simms School Building?
Simms School Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Simms School Building?
The period of significance for Simms School Building is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1919.
Can I research the history near Simms School Building?
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