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Panorama of Charleston File 392-277-867
structure #271491282building

West Virginia State Capitol

demolished 4 floors 1887

Location of West Virginia State Capitol

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Floors4 Source: Vintage photo
Completion1887
Demolition1921
Structural Formbuilding with towers
Main Usagesub-national capitol
Status demolished
Architectural Styleneo-gothic
AddressCapitol Street between Lee and Washington Streets
CityCharleston, WV
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-18

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  1. Photo 594-047-151
    C. E. Wheelock & Co.
  2. Photo 235-554-550
    Library of Congress/Haines Photo Co.