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Sunnyside
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National Register of Historic Places

Sunnyside

Also known as Whitley, R.B., House

On the National Register since 200125 years
CraftsmanListed 2001Wendell

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

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About Sunnyside

Sunnyside, at 210 S. Selma Rd., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Oct 15, 2001. It was among the first 3 of Wendell’s 5 listings. The Register lists it for its commerce, town planning and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Craftsman, as it does for 103 other North Carolina listings. It was listed as part of Wake County MPS. The listing covers 1.1 acres.

What it isHistoric home in Wendell, North Carolina, 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 · 38 MB · National Archives↗
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Finding Sunnyside

210 S. Selma Rd., Wendell

No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.

Around it

3 more Register listings within 2 miles

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

More like it

Craftsman style, nearby

Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Craftsman.

Memories of Sunnyside

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Questions about Sunnyside

Is Sunnyside on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Oct 15, 2001 (Register number 01001113).

Is Sunnyside a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; North Carolina has 36 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Christ Church, 15.4 miles away.

Can you visit Sunnyside?

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 Sunnyside?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 38 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 47718651 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.