National Register of Historic Places

Kettering, Charles F., House

Kettering, Charles F., House is a historic place in Kettering, Montgomery County, Ohio, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on December 22, 1977, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 77001080.

Kettering, Montgomery County, OhioListed December 22, 1977NRIS #77001080★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Kettering, Charles F., House?

The Charles F. Kettering House is a historic house on Ridgeleigh Road in Kettering, Ohio. Built in 1914, and reconstructed after a fire in 1995, it was the primary residence of inventor Charles F. Kettering, founder of Delco Electronics. The Tudor Revival house, also known as Ridgeleigh Terrace, was the first house in the United States with electric air conditioning using freon. The reconstructed house is now owned by Kettering Medical Center, which operates it as a conference center. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1977.

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Listing details

Name
Kettering, Charles F., House
City
Kettering
County
Montgomery County
State
Ohio
Listed on the National Register
December 22, 1977
NRIS reference number
77001080
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
39.69397, -84.19354
When was Kettering, Charles F., House listed on the National Register?

Kettering, Charles F., House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 22, 1977.

Where is Kettering, Charles F., House located?

Kettering, Charles F., House is located in Kettering, Montgomery County, Ohio at approximately 39.69397, -84.19354. See the map above.

Is Kettering, Charles F., House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Kettering, Charles F., House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.