About this property
Elmwood is a historic home located at Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina. It was built about 1810–1815, and is a 2+1⁄2-story, three bay by four bay, Federal-style frame dwelling with a gable roof and dormers. It is sheathed in weatherboard and has two exterior end double-shouldered chimneys.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 75001294. It was listed on October 29, 1975.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Elmwood listed on the National Register?
Elmwood was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 29, 1975.
What type of historic resource is Elmwood?
Elmwood is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Elmwood?
The period of significance for Elmwood is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1810.
Can I research the history near Elmwood?
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