About this property
Women's Christian Temperance Union Community Building , also known as the WCTU Building, is a historic building at 160 Fayette Street in Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 1922 by the Woman's Christian Temperance Union, and is a detached, brick, four-story plus basement structure in the Classical Revival style. It features a smooth-cut stone cornice topped by a balustrade. The interior has a two-level basement that houses a large gymnasium. The building also houses office space, meeting rooms, private apartments, and recreational facilities.
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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 85003406. It was listed on October 30, 1985.
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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 Women's Christian Temperance Union Community Building listed on the National Register?
Women's Christian Temperance Union Community Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 30, 1985.
What type of historic resource is Women's Christian Temperance Union Community Building?
Women's Christian Temperance Union Community Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Women's Christian Temperance Union Community Building?
The period of significance for Women's Christian Temperance Union Community Building is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1922.
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