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Ralston, William C., House

Ralston, William C., House is a historic place in Belmont, San Mateo County, California, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on November 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000234.

Belmont, San Mateo County, CaliforniaListed November 15, 1966NRIS #66000234★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Ralston, William C., House?

Ralston Hall Mansion located in Belmont, California, was the country house of William Chapman Ralston, a San Francisco businessman, a founder of the Bank of California, and a financier of the Comstock Lode. It is an opulent Italianate Villa, modified with touches of Steamboat Gothic and Victorian details. It is a California Historical Landmark and is designated a National Historic Landmark. It has been incorporated into the campus of Notre Dame de Namur University.

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Listing details

Name
Ralston, William C., House
City
Belmont
County
San Mateo County
State
California
Listed on the National Register
November 15, 1966
NRIS reference number
66000234
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
37.51751, -122.28710
When was Ralston, William C., House listed on the National Register?

Ralston, William C., House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 15, 1966.

Where is Ralston, William C., House located?

Ralston, William C., House is located in Belmont, San Mateo County, California at approximately 37.51751, -122.28710. See the map above.

Is Ralston, William C., House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Ralston, William C., House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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