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Kaehler-Rector House
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National Register of Historic Places

Kaehler-Rector House

Also known as Judge Rector Home

On the National Register since 198244 years
Victorian Queen AnneListed 1982Merced

Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Kaehler-Rector House

Kaehler-Rector House, at 408 W. 25th St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jan 4, 1982. It was among the first 4 of Merced’s 11 listings. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level.

What it isHistoric house in California, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 26 MB · National Archives↗
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408 W. 25th St., Merced · about 0.5 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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6 more Register listings within a mile

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

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Questions about Kaehler-Rector House

Is Kaehler-Rector House on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Jan 4, 1982 (Register number 82002206).

Is Kaehler-Rector House a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; California has 141 National Historic Landmarks.

Can you visit Kaehler-Rector House?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Where can I read the history of Kaehler-Rector House?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 26 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 123859845 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.