Itmann Company Store and Office

The Itmann Company Store and Office is a commercial and administrative building in West Virginia constructed with native sandstone and Classical Revival details. The structure features four sections arranged around an open courtyard, creating distinct areas for various business and residential functions.

The Pocahontas Fuel Company constructed this building from 1923 to 1925 to serve the administrative and commercial needs of its coal mining operation. Its completion marked a period of growth and development for the mining community in the area.

The building reflects the work of Italian stonemasons who quarried and shaped sandstone blocks from a nearby cliff for construction. These spaces functioned as shops, offices, and homes for the local coal mining community.

The courtyard layout makes it easy to navigate and understand the building's original organization without confusion about different levels. Walking through the structure gives a clear sense of how each space was used for different purposes within the mining community.

Beyond its role as a business center, the building served as a social hub for the community where miners and their families gathered for goods and conversation. This function made it a gathering place that shaped daily life in ways that pure commerce cannot capture.

Location: West Virginia

Architects: Alex B. Mahood

Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture

GPS coordinates: 37.57390,-81.41780

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:24