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Jun 20, 1975
National Register of Historic Places - George Wohlheter House ( The Wohlheter Mansion )
Statement of Significance: The significance of the Wohlheter Mansion lies primarily in its salient architecture vis-a-vis other residences in Fairmont and secondarily in its association with one of Farimont's earliest and leading citizens. The mansion is a prime example of architectural design during the transition from the Victorian mode of the Queen Anne into the twentieth century Neo-Classic. It is the only mansion in Fairmont and was once the center for elegant social events. George Wohlheter built this mansion in 1899 from profits realized in the grain trade. Wohlheter emigrated from Alsace-Lorraine and settled in Fairmont in 1876. At that time, he became a bookkeeper for Ward £e Caldwell Co. He soon acquired stock and when the expanding company incorporated, he became its secretary and treasurer. The greatest merchandising house Fairmont ever had was the Ward & Caldwell company, which thrived for nearly a half century. The big concern developed from a tiny store established in civil war days until it occupied the great building on Fairmont's Main Street. He was very successful in business, being engaged in the operation of grain elevators in addition to merchandising. He was for many years a director of the Martin County Bank.
National Register of Historic Places - George Wohlheter House ( The Wohlheter Mansion )
Statement of Significance: The significance of the Wohlheter Mansion lies primarily in its salient architecture vis-a-vis other residences in Fairmont and secondarily in its association with one of Farimont's earliest and leading citizens. The mansion is a prime example of architectural design during the transition from the Victorian mode of the Queen Anne into the twentieth century Neo-Classic. It is the only mansion in Fairmont and was once the center for elegant social events. George Wohlheter built this mansion in 1899 from profits realized in the grain trade. Wohlheter emigrated from Alsace-Lorraine and settled in Fairmont in 1876. At that time, he became a bookkeeper for Ward £e Caldwell Co. He soon acquired stock and when the expanding company incorporated, he became its secretary and treasurer. The greatest merchandising house Fairmont ever had was the Ward & Caldwell company, which thrived for nearly a half century. The big concern developed from a tiny store established in civil war days until it occupied the great building on Fairmont's Main Street. He was very successful in business, being engaged in the operation of grain elevators in addition to merchandising. He was for many years a director of the Martin County Bank.
Jun 20, 1975
Posted Date
Aug 03, 2022
Historical Record Date
Jun 20, 1975
Source Name
National Register of Historic Places
