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Dr. Charles M. Wright House
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National Register of Historic Places

Dr. Charles M. Wright House

Listed as “Wright, Dr. Charles M., House”

On the National Register since 198640 years
ItalianateListed 1986Altamont

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

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About Dr. Charles M. Wright House

Dr. Charles M. Wright House, at 3 W. Jackson St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 8, 1986. The Register lists it for its architecture and social history, at the local level. It describes its style as Italianate, as it does for 207 other Illinois listings. The listing covers 3 acres.

What it isHistoric house in Illinois, 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 · 56 MB · National Archives↗
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3 W. Jackson St., Altamont

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Questions about Dr. Charles M. Wright House

Is Dr. Charles M. Wright House on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on May 8, 1986 (Register number 86001018).

Is Dr. Charles M. Wright House a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Illinois has 86 National Historic Landmarks.

Can you visit Dr. Charles M. Wright 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 Dr. Charles M. Wright House?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 56 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 28892831 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.