Colonial Apartments (Fairmont, West Virginia)

Colonial Apartments, also known as the Kennedy Dairy Barn, is a historic building in Fairmont, West Virginia, notable for its Colonial Revival architecture. Originally built around 1900 as a barn, it underwent significant modifications in 1942, including the addition of a stone veneer and elegant porches. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2006 and has since been transformed into The Frank and Jane Gabor West Virginia Folklife Center by Fairmont State University, serving as a hub for Folklife-Folklore Studies. This unique blend of history and culture makes it an intriguing destination for tourists and researchers alike.