|
| |
|
| |
|
1. 208 South Queen Street Boarman House * 1802 Considered to be one of the oldest brick buildings in downtown Martinsburg. This house was built by Philip Nadenbousch. In 1832 it became the home of Rear Admiral Charles Boarman. Boarman served in the War of 1812 and the Civil War. The Boarman House is the home of the Boarman Arts Center and the Martinsburg - Berkeley County Convention and Visitors Bureau. |
 |
|
2. 100 W. King Street Berkeley County Courthouse * 1855-1856 The present Courthouse incorporates a smaller courthouse built on this site in the 18th century. Pressed tin ceilings and some original lighting fixtures, iron vaults and hardware still grace the interior. During the Civil War, Belle Boyd was held here after her arrest as a Confederate spy. It continues to serve as the seat of the county government. |
 |
|
3. 224-226 West King Street YMCA * 1908 This eclectic mission style period building, designed by local architect, Charles L. Harding, served as the Martinsburg YMCA until 1932. It was used as the Martinsburg City Hall from 1932 - 1988, and is now a private home. |
 |
|
4. Corner of King and Maple Streets Federal Building * 1892 - 1895 Using the plans of architect W. J. Edbrooke, this building was designed and built by George W. Whitson. This Richardsonian - Romanesque building served as Post Office and U.S. Courthouse until the present Federal Building was built diagonally across W. King Street. |
 |
|
| |