About this property
The Tucker Carriage House is a historic carriage house located at Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. It is a large, three-story outbuilding that is the only remaining structure from the estate of Rufus Sylvester Tucker, a Confederate army officer and prominent merchant in post-Civil War Raleigh. It is believed to have been built around 1883, when Tucker purchased materials for a "wagon shed", but does not appear on maps of the area until 1909.
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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 75001297. It was listed on February 13, 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 Tucker Carriage House listed on the National Register?
Tucker Carriage House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 13, 1975.
What type of historic resource is Tucker Carriage House?
Tucker Carriage House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Tucker Carriage House?
The period of significance for Tucker Carriage House is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1883.
Can I research the history near Tucker Carriage House?
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