Hickory in Catawba County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Dr. Ralph C. Flowers House
1948
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, February 3, 2024
1. Dr. Ralph C. Flowers House Marker
National Register of Historic Places
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1948.
Location. 35° 44.082′ N, 81° 20.805′ W. Marker is in Hickory, North Carolina, in Catawba County. Marker is on 2nd Avenue Northwest east of 6th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 522 2nd Ave NW, Hickory NC 28601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Baptist Parsonage (within shouting distance of this marker); Edgar L. Fox Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas A. Mott House (within shouting distance of this marker); John F. Miller House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); George F. Ivey House (about 300 feet away); Dr. James Whaley House (about 300 feet away); Walker Lyerly House (about 300 feet away); Cline-Wilfong-Rush House (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hickory.
Regarding Dr. Ralph C. Flowers House. Excerpt from the National Register nomination, which was submitted in 1986:
Completed in 1948 the Dr. RalphC. Flowers house is a two story, five bay, double pile, Colonial Revival house with brick veneer walls and a one story cross gable wing attached to the east elevation.…
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The lot on which this house was built for the present owner was part of the extensive grounds of the R. E. Simpson house (8). Landscaping on the original lot included the construction of a low granite wall and a fish pond which still remains. The present landscaping was created by Tashiro, partner in the architectural firm of Abee and Tashiro who designed the house. Dr. and Mrs. Flowers still own and occupy the house. Mrs. Flowers is the daughter of George F. Ivey, prominent Hickory furniture manufacturer and civic leader who had a home (13) built on Third Avenue.
Also see . . . Oakwood Historic District (PDF). National Register nomination for the district, which was listed in 1986. (Prepared by Kirk F. Mohney; via North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office) (Submitted on February 6, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, February 3, 2024
2. Dr. Ralph C. Flowers House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 6, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 34 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 6, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
