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Daniels, Josephus, House

Daniels, Josephus, House is a historic place in Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on December 8, 1976, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 76001342.

Raleigh, Wake County, North CarolinaListed December 8, 1976NRIS #76001342★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Daniels, Josephus, House?

The Josephus Daniels House, also known as Wakestone, and later the Masonic Temple of Raleigh, was a historic mansion at 1520 Caswell Street in Raleigh, North Carolina. Built in 1920, it was the home until his death in 1948 of Josephus Daniels, influential Secretary of the Navy under President Woodrow Wilson, as well as a controversial editor of The News & Observer in Raleigh for decades. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1976. After Daniels' death it was purchased by the local Freemasons, who made additions to the building and continued to use it as their meeting hall into the 21st century. The building was demolished in August 2021 to make way for a new development of high end homes.

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Listing details

Name
Daniels, Josephus, House
City
Raleigh
County
Wake County
State
North Carolina
Listed on the National Register
December 8, 1976
NRIS reference number
76001342
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
35.79925, -78.64707
When was Daniels, Josephus, House listed on the National Register?

Daniels, Josephus, House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 8, 1976.

Where is Daniels, Josephus, House located?

Daniels, Josephus, House is located in Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina at approximately 35.79925, -78.64707. See the map above.

Is Daniels, Josephus, House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Daniels, Josephus, House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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