Main Building (Montgomery, West Virginia) Explained

Main Building
Coordinates:38.1792°N -81.3253°W
Built:1895
Added:June 25, 1980
Refnum:80004019

Main Building, also known as "Old Main," is a historic building located on the former campus of West Virginia University Institute of Technology at Montgomery, Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 1895–1897. In 1898 and 1905, two-story wings were attached to each side of the original unit. The total length is 207 feet. It features a projecting three story, square entrance tower with a slate covered hipped roof.[1]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Main Building. March 1980. 2011-06-02 . Rodney S. Collins. State of West Virginia, West Virginia Division of Culture and History, Historic Preservation.