Save This Old c.1923 West Virginia Mansion For Sale $125K – The Abruzzino Mansion
$125,000
Here is a 10-bedroom, three-bath West Virginia mansion for sale that needs a savior. The Mansion is a Neoclassical, brick residence built around 1923. It has a tile roof, unpainted woodwork, built-ins, three fireplaces, and a beautiful view of the town and mountains.
Zillow Comments
- 10bd
- 3ba
- 5,000sqft
- 0.28 lot
- Circa 1923
99 High St, Shinnston, WV 26431 $125,000
If interested in a property, please contact the realtor whose link is provided in the post below, or contact an agent of your own choosing. Independent verification of details and status is recommended.
Contact Realtor: Nancy Furby 304-266-7291,
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The Historic Abruzzino Estate: A Neoclassical Gem in Shinnston
Perched on a hillside overlooking Shinnston in Harrison County stands the majestic Abruzzino Mansion, a centerpiece of the Shinnston Historic District. This impressive Neoclassical structure was erected in 1921 by renowned builder Charles Ashby Short for Italian immigrant and successful entrepreneur Frank Abruzzino (1878-1961). He was a wholesale beer distributor. He lived in the home with his wife Francesca, children David, Jinny, Frankie, Maria, Stanley, Fanny, Jenny, and two maids. I believe he was the father of Frank Abruzzino Jr. who was a professional football player in the NFL.
Frank allowed his wife Francesca to pick the location of the home. He wanted it in Shinns Run, but Franny wanted it located in downtown Shinnston where she could walk everywhere and where her family was from. They could provide great support with all the Abruzzino children. The family lived there for many years until it was converted into apartments in the 1970s. In 1996, the Feaster family purchased the home and would spend the summers and holidays in the house with their grandchildren. Lots of Easter Egg Hunts and Hide and Seek games were played inside the huge house.
In its heyday, this grand residence boasted 28 rooms, 4 bathrooms, and an elegant third-floor ballroom. Though converted to apartment units during the 1960s, the building remarkably retained much of its original architectural integrity and historic features.
The mansion was undergoing restoration efforts by a dedicated couple, though their progress suffered a significant setback in 2010 when fire damaged the west wing and much of the distinctive red-tile roofing. Preservation West Virginia (PAWV) then joined the restoration effort, developing a preservation strategy aimed at securing the property for future nonprofit use. By 2016, the mansion was owned by Square One, a non-profit organization that was attempting to find funding to restore the interior. Apparently they were able to repair two small leaks in the roof, but did not get much further.
