Hickory in Catawba County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Albert S. Lutz House
1928
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, February 3, 2024
1. Albert S. Lutz 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 1928.
Location. 35° 44.267′ N, 81° 20.742′ W. Marker is in Hickory, North Carolina, in Catawba County. Marker is at the intersection of 4th Avenue Northwest and 5th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east on 4th Avenue Northwest. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 437 4th 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. Taylor-McMillan House (a few steps from this marker); Willard Southerland House (within shouting distance of this marker); Geitner-George House (within shouting distance of this marker); Elwood Winfield Walton House (within shouting distance of this marker); Murphy-Austin Houe (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Edgar D. Yoder House (about 400 feet away); L.K. Ratchford House (about 400 feet away); Dr. T.C. Blackburn House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hickory.
Regarding Albert S. Lutz House. Excerpts from the National Register nomination:
Builtin 1928 for Albert S. Lutz, this one story, three bay, double pile house is the only Spanish Mission Revival building in the district, and one of a small number in Hickory.…
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Albert Sherrill Lutz (1898-1973) was a former owner and manager of Service Dry Cleaners, which he established in 1925. He was involved in numerous civic organizations including the Hickory Chamber of Commerce, Hickory Merchants Association, and the Hickory Rebels baseball team. Lutz was also on the Hickory Board of Education for a number of years. He married Helen Watson who preceded him in death in 1957. Mr. Lutz was the son of Ambrose N. Lutz, and was born on a farm at the edge of Granite Falls.
Also see . . . Oakwood Historic District (PDF). National Register nomination for the original district, which was listed in 1986 and expanded in 2019. (Prepared by Kirk F. Mohney; via North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office) (Submitted on February 7, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, February 3, 2024
2. Albert S. Lutz House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 7, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 45 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 7, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
