George S. H. Appleget

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George S. H. Appleget was an American architect. [1]

He was born in New Jersey and worked as a carpenter. By 1870, he had moved to Raleigh, North Carolina and worked as an architect. [1]

Several of his works are listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). [2]

Works include:

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References

  1. 1 2 Robert H. Topkins and Catherine W. Bishir (2009). "Appleget, George S. H. (1831-1880)". North Carolina State University Libraries.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.