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Rasey House
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National Register of Historic Places

Rasey House

Also known as Hinman, Deacon Samuel, House

Beloit’s first place on the National RegisterListed Dec 27, 1974; only 131 of Wisconsin’s 2,434 listings are older
Listed 1974Beloit
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About Rasey House

Rasey House, at 517 Prospect St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 27, 1974: the first place in Beloit to be listed. Only 131 of Wisconsin’s 2,434 listings are older. The Register lists it for its education and architecture, at the state level. Seven more Register listings are within a quarter mile.

What it isHistoric house in Beloit, Wisconsin, United States. From Wikidata (CC0).

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 21 MB · National Archives↗
Through the years

1850 to today

  1. 1850Built
  2. 1974Added to the National Register of Historic Places
  3. 2026On the Register for 52 years
Visit

Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 15 minutes

517 Prospect St., Beloit · about 0.6 miles on foot, as the crow flies

DirectionsWalk the tour in Google Maps
  1. 1Rasey HouseStart here
  2. 2First Congregational ChurchBuilt 1859 · 0.1 mi on
  3. 3Near East Side Historic DistrictItalianate · 0.1 mi on
  4. 4Pearsons Hall of ScienceRomanesque Revival · Built 1892 · 0.2 mi on
  5. 5Beloit Power PlantBuilt 1907 · next door
Around it

11 more Register listings within half a mile

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

BChurch of St. Thomas the ApostleLate Victorian Ecclesiastical · Built 18850.2 miBHilton House HotelLate 19th and 20th Century Revivals · Built 19040.2 miBRindfleisch BuildingBrick Commercial0.2 miBHanchett BlockBuilding0.3 miBMoran's SaloonVictorian Italianate Commercial · Built 18800.3 miBStrong BuildingArt Deco0.3 miBEmerson HallEclectic Revival0.4 miBElbert Neese HouseTudor Revival · Built 18950.5 miBSt. Paul's Episcopal ChurchGothic Revival · Built 18480.5 miDCity of Beloit Waterworks and Pump StationBungalow/Craftsman0.5 miBBeloit Water TowerBuilt 18890.5 mi

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Questions about Rasey House

Is Rasey House on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Dec 27, 1974 (Register number 74000123).

Is Rasey House a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Wisconsin has 43 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Milton House, 19.6 miles away.

Can you visit Rasey House?

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

Where can I read the history of Rasey House?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 21 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 106782407 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.