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Article: Mountain town at a peak of potential.(FRIDAY HOME GUIDE)(FOCUS: WEST VIRGINIA'S BERKELEY SPRINGS AND HEDGESVILLE)
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- The Washington Times (Washington, DC)
- Article date:
- July 27, 2007
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Byline: Amy Rogers Nazarov, SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON TIMES
Nearly a year has passed since the fire at the historic Morgan County Courthouse, one of Berkeley Springs' best-loved landmarks that was built in 1908.
Locals' shock may have worn off by now, but their yearning for tradition is stronger than ever. That's why the architect leading the rebuilding is considering using West Virginia sandstone for the new building, and why some salvaged pieces of the old one may find new uses around town, says Bill Clark, executive director of the Morgan County Economic Development Authority.
"The old dome was pretty burnt up, but it could make a great ...