George Nicholson American Foursquare House (Walton, Ky.)

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Title
George Nicholson American Foursquare House (Walton, Ky.)
Alternate name
Robert Ratcliff House (Walton, Ky.)
Robert and Rebecca W. Ratcliff House (Walton, Ky.)
Description
Historic Status: National Register of Historic Places--Walton District
Floor Plan: Foursquare, American
Built by George Nicholson for Robert Ratcliff circa 1910, this house is one of a series of well-preserved residences of the Edwardian era along the east side of South Main Street. It is a classic American Foursquare dwelling under a pyramidal roof with prominent hipped dormers. Focal points of the facade are the main entry, with transom and sidelights, and the four-part focal window. Rock-faced stone lintels accent the facade bays. --National Register Nomination
According to the 1920 census, Ratcliff was 65 years old and manager of a lumber company. His wife, Rebecca W. Ratcliff, was 62 years old and a homemaker.
Has beginning
Construction Date: circa 1910
Identifier
Kentucky Historic Resources Inventory designation: BE 928
Full address
104 South Main Street
Political division
Walton (Ky.)
Latitude
38.8171556
Longitude
-84.66175362
Target coordinates
703005.125 m
4299083.832 m
Bibliographic citation
Historic Structures of Boone County, page 92

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