War Memorial Building
National Register of Historic Places

War Memorial Building

New Martinsville, Wetzel County, West Virginia
Listed
July 8, 1997
Type
Building
Period
Modern
Ref No.
97000787

About this property

War Memorial Building is a historic community building located at New Martinsville, Wetzel County, West Virginia. It was built in 1929, and is a two-story, buff-colored wire brick building with Neoclassical design elements. The building was dedicated as a living memorial to the World War I veterans and is available for any group in the county to use for meetings or special events. It now serves as a memorial to Wetzel County veterans of all wars. It features a ballroom with hardwood maple floor. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1997.

Location

501 N. Main St.
New Martinsville, Wetzel County, West Virginia
39.64502, -80.86439

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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

North Street Historic District
Industrial
0.2 mi
New Martinsville Downtown Historic District
Colonial
0.3 mi
Sistersville Historic District
Listed
8.9 mi
Sistersville City Hall
Industrial
9 mi
Wells Inn
Civil War
9.1 mi

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When was War Memorial Building listed on the National Register?

War Memorial Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 8, 1997.

What type of historic resource is War Memorial Building?

War Memorial Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for War Memorial Building?

The period of significance for War Memorial Building is recorded as the modern era.

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