Bluefield in Mercer County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Peery Building
This unique building was built in 1919 by Dr. Thomas Peery, a prominent Bluefield optometrist. The building was designed by noted Bluefield architect Alex Mahood. Every office in the building had an outside window, and the biulding has entrances on two streets, each at a different level. Gargoyles cap this striking building. From 1954 until 1977, the buildingg served as the clinic of Bluefield's Sanitarium Hospital.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1919.
Location. 37° 16.076′ N, 81° 13.35′ W. Marker is in Bluefield, West Virginia, in Mercer County. It is on Bland Street (U.S. 52) south of Scott Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 525 Bland St, Bluefield WV 24701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Southern Coalfields. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Bluefield Daily Telegraph Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Old City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); The West Virginian Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Law and Commerce Building (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Elizabeth Kee (about 400 feet away); Kee Federal Building (about 400 feet away); Elks Lodge and Opera House (about 400 feet away); Bluefield (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bluefield.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 4, 2026
3. National Register of Historic Places plaque for the building
Credits. This page was last revised on July 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 9, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 9, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
