National Bank of West Virginia - Wheeling, West Virginia
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BruceS
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Former bank and office building in the Wheeling Historic District in Wheeling, West Virginia.
Waymark Code: WMJC2N
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 10/27/2013
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The W.M. Marsh - Wheeling Drug Company Building was originally built in 1915 as the National Bank of West Virginia. The 10-story building measuring just under 145-tall is constructed of reinforced concrete with a painted terra cotta facade. The building was designed by Wheeling-based architect Charles W. Bates in a Eclectic style.
The building has had many names and uses since its construction. Besides being the National Bank of West Virginia and the W.M. Marsh - Wheeling Drug Company Building, it has also been known as the Medical Tower, the KLOS Tower and now is known as the Absure Tower.
The building currently has a radio station on first floor and offices above. The building is in fair condition but has many vacancies and is in need of maintenance.
Address:
1201 Main Street
Wheeling, West Virginia
Year: 1915
Current Use of Building: http://urbanup.net/cities/west-virginia/wheeling-west-virginia/downtown/absure-tower/
Website: Not listed
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