Edgewood Historic District (Charleston, West Virginia) Explained

Edgewood Historic District
Nrhp Type:hd
Nocat:yes
Location:Roughly bounded by Edgewood Dr., Highland, Beech, Chester, and Lower Chester, Charleston, West Virginia
Coordinates:38.3675°N -81.645°W
Architect:Multiple
Architecture:Colonial Revival, Bungalow/Craftsman, Late Victorian
Added:November 09, 1989
Refnum:89001800

Edgewood Historic District is a national historic district located at Charleston, West Virginia. The district is set on the West Side of the city and was the first planned suburb in Charleston. The area developed in the early 20th century. The architectural styles of Edgewood are eclectic, ranging from Neo-Classicism to Neo-Colonial, from Craftsman to Bungaloid.[1]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989.

Fire

The house listed as Nichols House, located at 856 Chester Road, was destroyed in May, 2023, when a small fire broke out and three fire hydrants in close proximity to the residence could not supply firefighters with enough water to contain the blaze.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form. 2009-04-04. Edgewood Historic District. State of West Virginia, West Virginia Division of Culture and History, Historic Preservation.
  2. Web site: KLEIN . SHAYLA . 2023-05-07 . Historic Charleston home lost to blaze, fire hydrants fail to supply reliable water source . 2023-08-09 . WCHS . en.