Tracewell House
About this property
Tracewell House, also known as "Maple Shadows" and Tracewell Manor, is a historic home located near Parkersburg, Wood County, West Virginia. It was built about 1835, and is a two-story, single pile, painted brick I house in the Greek Revival style. It has a slate covered gable roof and a two-story rear ell.
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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 91000450. It was listed on April 25, 1991.
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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 Tracewell House listed on the National Register?
Tracewell House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 25, 1991.
What type of historic resource is Tracewell House?
Tracewell House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Tracewell House?
The period of significance for Tracewell House is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1835.
Can I research the history near Tracewell House?
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