About this property
Whitescarver Hall is a historic dormitory building located on the campus of Alderson Broaddus University at Philippi, Barbour County, West Virginia, United States. It was built in 1911–1912, and is a three-story white brick building in the Neoclassical style. It measures 40 feet by 90 feet.
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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 89002317. It was listed on February 5, 1990.
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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 Whitescarver Hall listed on the National Register?
Whitescarver Hall was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 5, 1990.
What type of historic resource is Whitescarver Hall?
Whitescarver Hall is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Whitescarver Hall?
The period of significance for Whitescarver Hall is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near Whitescarver Hall?
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