West Virginia: The Coal House

 

The 1933 construction of this home in Williamson, West Virginia, was merely a publicity stunt by O. W. Evans of the Norfolk and Western Railway, who wished to create a recognizable symbol for Williamson’s coal industry. Designed by architect Hassel T. Hicks, the home is made entirely of bituminous coal. Now, it’s a national historical landmark.

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