About this property
Windmill Quaker State is a historic service station located at Parkersburg, Wood County, West Virginia. It was built in 1928 by the Quaker State Corporation, and is an example of an architectural folly. It is a roughcast stucco building with a windmill atop the gable roof.
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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 82001795. It was listed on October 7, 1982.
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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 Windmill Quaker State listed on the National Register?
Windmill Quaker State was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 7, 1982.
What type of historic resource is Windmill Quaker State?
Windmill Quaker State is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Windmill Quaker State?
The period of significance for Windmill Quaker State is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1928.
Can I research the history near Windmill Quaker State?
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