National Register of Historic Places

Freedman-Raulerson House

Okeechobee, Okeechobee County, Florida
Listed
April 10, 1985
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
85000764

About this property

The Freedman-Raulerson House (also known as the Old Raulerson House or Shadow Lawn) is a historic house located at 600 South Parrott Avenue in Okeechobee, Florida. The two-story, eight-room house was built in 1923 as a family home by Abraham and Maud Freedman. On April 11, 1985, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. Okeechobee County listings at National Register of Historic Places Okeechobee County listings Archived 2007-02-16 at the Wayback Machine at Florida's Office of Cultural and Historical Programs

Location

600 S. Parrot Ave.
Okeechobee, Okeechobee County, Florida
27.23779, -80.83030

Categories

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Sources

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Nearby Battles

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Battle of Okeechobee Dec 25 1837
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When was Freedman-Raulerson House listed on the National Register?

Freedman-Raulerson House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 10, 1985.

What type of historic resource is Freedman-Raulerson House?

Freedman-Raulerson House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Freedman-Raulerson House?

The period of significance for Freedman-Raulerson House is recorded as the industrial era.

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