West Charleston, across Elk River to the northwest of downtown, does not reveal its architectural heritage as openly as other areas of the city, but there is more than enough to warrant a visit. Unfortunately, the broad swath of Interstate 64, parallel to the Elk, eradicated the area's former ties to downtown. With its access and egress ramps, this broad highway gives an unflattering first impression of the neighborhood when approached, as it usually is, from the east.
Writing Credits
If SAH Archipedia has been useful to you, please consider supporting it.
SAH Archipedia tells the story of the United States through its buildings, landscapes, and cities. This freely available resource empowers the public with authoritative knowledge that deepens their understanding and appreciation of the built environment. But the Society of Architectural Historians, which created SAH Archipedia with University of Virginia Press, needs your support to maintain the high-caliber research, writing, photography, cartography, editing, design, and programming that make SAH Archipedia a trusted online resource available to all who value the history of place, heritage tourism, and learning.