Woodridge - Wheeling, West Virginia
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 40° 04.151 W 080° 41.169
17T E 526763 N 4435483
Historic house in Wheeling, West Virginia.
Waymark Code: WMKB99
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 03/13/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Math Teacher
Views: 3

Woodridge is a historic home located at Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia. It is a 1 ½ to 2 ½ story frame house clad in clapboard siding and sits on a foundation of stone and concrete. The original section was built in 1831, with additions made about 1880. It features a centered portico supported by four square columns. Also on the property is a contributing stone wall and pillars. United States Congressman Lewis Steenrod resided at the house from about 1845 to 1862.

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005

- Wikipedia

The house appears to be in very good condition and continues to serve as private residence.

Street address:
1308 Steenrod Ave.
Wheeling, West Virginia


County / Borough / Parish: Ohio

Year listed: 2005

Historic (Areas of) Significance: Person, Architecture/Engineering

Periods of significance: 1825-1849, 1875-1899, 1900-1924

Historic function: Domestic

Current function: Domestic

Privately owned?: yes

Primary Web Site: [Web Link]

Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]

Secondary Website 2: [Web Link]

Season start / Season finish: Not listed

Hours of operation: Not listed

National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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