Wood, Walter B., House - Modesto, CA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
N 37° 38.263 W 121° 02.947
10S E 672129 N 4167410
The Wood House in Modesto, CA.
Waymark Code: WMZ9FX
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 10/03/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
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"The Wood House one of the rare examples of Victorian architecture still in existence in Modesto. It is one of only six structures built before 1900 represented in the Historic Building Survey of Modesto.

The building, although modified and given a Queen Anne configuration, maintains an Italianate character in the manner of its decoration, even in the corner tower. It is thus a good representative of this style, and a rare one as well.

The first owner, Walter B. Wood, was a leading early Modesto businessman who made substantial contributions to the development of several local commercial enterprises." (visit link)

The home was moved to Nebraska Ave in Modesto.
Street address:
814 Twelfth St.
Modesto, CA USA


County / Borough / Parish: Stanislaus

Year listed: 2006

Historic (Areas of) Significance: Person, Architecture/Engineering

Periods of significance: 1900-1924, 1875-1899

Historic function: Domestic

Current function: Domestic

Privately owned?: yes

Primary Web Site: [Web Link]

Season start / Season finish: Not listed

Hours of operation: Not listed

Secondary Website 1: Not listed

Secondary Website 2: Not listed

National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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