Wasena Historic District
Wasena Historic District is a national historic district located in the Wasena neighborhood of Roanoke, Virginia. It encompasses 574 contributing buildings, 1 contributing site, 3 contributing structures, and 3 contributing objects. It is a primarily residential district with single-family dwellings. Also in the district are a few commercial buildings, several industrial buildings, a park along the river and the bridge. The houses range in date from the early 1900s through the 1950s. The American Craftsman-style bungalow is the dominant style and form followed by the American Foursquare (including Colonial Revival and Prairie style) and the Ranch style. The oldest house is the Howbert House at 918 Howbert Avenue, built about 1900.[3]
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| Location | Wiley Dr., Winchester, Winona, Wasena, Howbert, Valley, Hamilton, Kerns, Floyd & Summit Aves., Brighton Rd., Roanoke, Virginia |
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| Coordinates | 37°15′45″N 79°57′40″W |
| Area | 174 acres (70 ha) |
| Built | c. 1900-1960 |
| Architectural style | Bungalow/Craftsman, Colonial Revival, Prairie School, Ranch |
| NRHP reference No. | 11000984[1] |
| VLR No. | 128-6269 |
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| Added to NRHP | January 3, 2012 |
| Designated VLR | June 16, 2011[2] |
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2012.[1]
References
- "National Register of Historic Places Listings". Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties. National Park Service. 2012-01-13.
- "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
- Alison S. Blanton (March 2011). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Wasena Historic District" (PDF). Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying five photos and Accompanying map
