Linsley Institute - Wheeling Historic District - Wheeling, West Virginia
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 40° 03.916 W 080° 43.197
17T E 523882 N 4435038
Historic former military academy building which served as West Virginia's first state capitol now professional offices in the Wheeling Historic District in downtown Wheeling, West Virginia.
Waymark Code: WMK045
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 01/23/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member QuesterMark
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The Linsley Institute building was constructed in 1859. The building was built as part of a military academy. The building was designed by architect Henry Coen in an Italian Revival styling which was later altered Renaissance Revival detailing. The building served the military academy until 1925.

The building also served a key role in the history of West Virginia. The building served as the state capitol of West Virginia from June 20, 1863 until 1870 and then again from 1875 to 1876.

The building has now been converted to professional offices.
Name of Historic District (as listed on the NRHP): Wheeling Historic District

Link to nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com page with the Historic District: [Web Link]

Address:
1413 Eoff Street Wheeling, West Virginia

How did you determine the building to be a contributing structure?: Narrative found on the internet (Link provided below)

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NRHP Historic District Waymark (Optional): Not listed
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