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Herbert Williams House
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National Register of Historic Places

Herbert Williams House

Listed as “Williams, Herbert, House” · Also known as Perfield House

On the National Register since 198442 years
ItalianateListed 1984Sumner

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

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About Herbert Williams House

Herbert Williams House, at 1711 Elm St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Oct 18, 1984. The Register lists it for its agriculture and architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Italianate, as it does for 17 other Washington listings.

What it isHistoric house in Sumner, Washington, United States. From Wikidata (CC0).

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 32 MB · National Archives↗
Through the years

1890 to today

  1. 1890Built
  2. 1984Added to the National Register of Historic Places
  3. 2026On the Register for 42 years
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Finding Herbert Williams House

1711 Elm St., Sumner

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

Around it

2 more Register listings within 2 miles

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

More like it

Italianate style, nearby

Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Italianate.

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Questions about Herbert Williams House

Is Herbert Williams House on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Oct 18, 1984 (Register number 84000172).

Is Herbert Williams House a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Washington has 25 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Fireboat No.1, 12.7 miles away.

Can you visit Herbert Williams 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 Herbert Williams House?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 32 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 75612917 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.