About this property
The Ritcher House is considered to be one of the best examples of Frank Lloyd Wright's Usonian mode of design in North Carolina. Located near downtown Raleigh, the house is one of many Modernist houses that were built in the city during the mid-20th century. Most of these homes were designed by faculty members of the North Carolina State University School of Design.
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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 94001087. It was listed on September 20, 1994.
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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 Ritcher House listed on the National Register?
Ritcher House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 20, 1994.
What type of historic resource is Ritcher House?
Ritcher House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Ritcher House?
The period of significance for Ritcher House is recorded as the modern era.
Can I research the history near Ritcher House?
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