[1][2] In a 2010 interview, David Sibray, chairman of the Beckley Historic Landmarks Commission, said the commission's purpose is to protect the city's historic resources, and it oversees the development of downtown Beckley's [historic district].

Sibray noted there are several motivations for preserving Beckley's history, including maintaining the historic aesthetic.

The recognition was the result of years of inappropriate alterations to contributing buildings in the district, which the State Historic Preservation Office concluded had threatened the district's integrity.

The alliance declared in its assessment that the threat was the result of the nonfeasance of the city landmarks commission.

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