About this property
Welch Commercial Historic District is a national historic district located at Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia. The district includes 56 contributing buildings and one contributing structure in Welch's central business district. It includes a variety of retail stores, banks and offices, with some having apartment rental on their top floors. Also on the district is a municipal parking garage built in 1941. Notable buildings include, the Flat Iron Building (c.
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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 92000305. It was listed on April 1, 1992.
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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 Welch Commercial Historic District listed on the National Register?
Welch Commercial Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 1, 1992.
What type of historic resource is Welch Commercial Historic District?
Welch Commercial Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Welch Commercial Historic District?
The period of significance for Welch Commercial Historic District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1941.
Can I research the history near Welch Commercial Historic District?
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