Nomination Advances: Historic Tax Credits could bring new resources for property investment on 14th St West

Architect Mike Gioulis presented the 14th St West Historic District to the West Virginia Archives and History Commission for consideration at the spring meeting on June 13th. The meeting was held on Marshall's Campus, and the agenda featured the presentation of similar districts and historical sites in West Virginia, including Marshall's Memorial Fountain (photographed right). The commission members include representatives of statewide history and preservation organizations, university professors and researchers, and community members. It was a great opportunity to meet the staff of the Department of Arts, Culture, and History, including Secretary Randall Reid-Smith.  

Fortunately, the West Virginia Archives and History Commission unanimously approved the nomination and commended the work to preserve the area's distinct history and the excitement of visiting the district today. The district now moves on to the National Parks Service for final review and, hopefully, approval. RenewAll expects to hear about the nomination within the next 45 days.  

The nomination of 14STW as a Historic District represents the first district in Huntington to be nominated since 2007.