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Sun House
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National Register of Historic Places

Sun House

Also known as Hudson-Carpenter Estate

On the National Register since 198145 years
Craftsman/BungalowListed 1981Ukiah
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About Sun House

Sun House, at 431 S. Main St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Sep 2, 1981. It was among the first 2 of Ukiah’s 5 listings. The Register lists it for its native american, art and architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Craftsman/Bungalow, as it does for 2 other California listings.

What it isBuilding 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 · 74 MB · National Archives↗
Visit

Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 20 minutes

431 S. Main St., Ukiah · about 0.8 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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  1. 1Sun HouseStart here
  2. 2Charles Hofman HouseLate Victorian · 0.2 mi on
  3. 3Palace HotelBuilding · 0.2 mi on
  4. 4Ukiah Main Post OfficeModern Movement · 0.2 mi on
  5. 5Held-Poage HouseQueen Anne · 0.3 mi on

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Questions about Sun House

Is Sun House on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Sep 2, 1981 (Register number 81000161).

Is Sun House a National Historic Landmark?

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

Can you visit Sun House?

Yes: it is open to visitors. Check opening times before you go.

Where can I read the history of Sun House?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 74 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 123859824 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.