May 23, 1978
National Register of Historic Places - Rudolph Latto House ( Latto Hospital )
Statement of Significance: The Rudolph Latto House is significant due to its transitional Eastlake style of architecture. The residence was constructed in 1880-81 by Mr. Rudolph Latto president of the German American bank in Hastings, At the time of his death Mr. Latto willed his home to the City of Hastings to be used as a hospital. In 1914 the hospital opened its doors after making several modifications to the structure. These modifications were paid for with a $10,000 gift from Mr. Latto's estate. Today the building is used by the city as a board and care home. After many years of use and several modifications the Latto residence is still an excellent example of the transitional mode of the Eastlake style of architecture.
National Register of Historic Places - Rudolph Latto House ( Latto Hospital )
Statement of Significance: The Rudolph Latto House is significant due to its transitional Eastlake style of architecture. The residence was constructed in 1880-81 by Mr. Rudolph Latto president of the German American bank in Hastings, At the time of his death Mr. Latto willed his home to the City of Hastings to be used as a hospital. In 1914 the hospital opened its doors after making several modifications to the structure. These modifications were paid for with a $10,000 gift from Mr. Latto's estate. Today the building is used by the city as a board and care home. After many years of use and several modifications the Latto residence is still an excellent example of the transitional mode of the Eastlake style of architecture.
May 23, 1978
Posted Date
Jul 29, 2022
Historical Record Date
May 23, 1978
Source Name
National Register of Historic Places
