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Panorama of Charleston File 392-277-867
structure #188241728building

Ruffner Hotel

demolished 22.9 m 6 floors 1885

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Main Roof Height22.9 m
Building Mass Height22.9 m
Floors6
Completion1885
Demolition1970
Structural Formlow-rise building
Main Usagehotel
Status demolished
Architectural Styleneo-renaissance
Address818-820 Kanawha Boulevard East
Smart Address818–820 Kanawha Boulevard East
Smart Address1–15 Hale Street
CityCharleston, WV
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-10-16

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