About this property
West Virginia Children's Home is a national historic district located at Elkins, Randolph County, West Virginia. It encompasses two contributing buildings and two contributing structures. The original Children's Home building was built in 1909, with a main section and rear ell in the Colonial Revival style. An upper story to the ell was added by 1918, and an addition was built in 1935. The front facade features a portico with Corinthian order columns.
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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 94001287. It was listed on November 4, 1994.
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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 West Virginia Children's Home listed on the National Register?
West Virginia Children's Home was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 4, 1994.
What type of historic resource is West Virginia Children's Home?
West Virginia Children's Home is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for West Virginia Children's Home?
The period of significance for West Virginia Children's Home is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1909.
Can I research the history near West Virginia Children's Home?
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