National Register of Historic Places

Ray, Frank G., House & Carriage House

Vinton, Benton County, Iowa
Listed
December 10, 1982
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
82000403

About this property

The Frank G. Ray House & Carriage House, also known as Ray Towers, is a historic residence located in Vinton, Iowa, United States. Ray was a local businessman who was associated with the Iowa Canning Company, the largest corporation in Benton County and a major employer in the region. His 2½-story frame Queen Anne house features a complex composition that includes a wraparound front porch, three decorative chimneys, a three-story round tower, porte-cochère, and small porches at various places on all stories. The carriage house features decorative shingles and an irregular roofline that is capped with a cupola and weather vane. They were listed together on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.

Location

912 1st Ave.
Vinton, Benton County, Iowa
42.16217, -92.02402

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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Passenger Station-Vinton
Industrial
0.2 mi
Central Vinton Residential Historic District
Listed
0.3 mi
Vinton Public Library
Industrial
0.3 mi
Benton County Courthouse
Industrial
0.4 mi
Iowa Canning Company Seed House Building
Industrial
0.6 mi

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When was Ray, Frank G., House & Carriage House listed on the National Register?

Ray, Frank G., House & Carriage House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 10, 1982.

What type of historic resource is Ray, Frank G., House & Carriage House?

Ray, Frank G., House & Carriage House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Ray, Frank G., House & Carriage House?

The period of significance for Ray, Frank G., House & Carriage House is recorded as the industrial era.

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