Ryan House
Also known as Sumner Public Library
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Ryan House
Ryan House, at 1228 Main St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jun 30, 1976: the first place in Sumner to be listed. Only 195 of Washington’s 1,603 listings are older. The Register lists it for its exploration/settlement, at the local level. It describes its style as Classical Revival, as it does for 52 other Washington listings.
What it isHistoric house in Washington, 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 · 30 MB · National Archives↗Finding Ryan House
1228 Main St., Sumner
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
2 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Classical Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Classical Revival.
Memories of Ryan House
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Ryan House
Is Ryan House on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jun 30, 1976 (Register number 76001900).
Is Ryan House a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Washington has 25 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Fireboat No.1, 12.6 miles away.
Can you visit Ryan 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 Ryan House?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 30 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 75613061 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.