Frank Walser

Who is Frank Walser?

Raymond Frank Walser, commonly known as Frank Walser, was an American builder who operated in the Raleigh, North Carolina area from 1949 into the 1980s.

Born in Tyro, North Carolina, Walser was an engineering graduate from North Carolina State College. He was "was willing and able to employ techniques and materials that were alien to building traditions in the Raleigh area", and built numerous Frank Lloyd Wright- and Mies Van der Rohe-inspired houses designed by faculty of the School of Design at North Carolina State University.

Walser built all except one of homes designed by George Matsumoto in Raleigh. Mostly known for his houses, Walser also built several churches and an architectural offices building.

A number of his works are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Works include:

Fadum House, 3056 Granville Dr., Raleigh, North Carolina, NRHP-listed

Matsumoto House, 821 Runnymeade Rd., Raleigh, North Carolina, NRHP-listed

George Poland House, 502 John Jones Rd., Bahama, North Carolina, NRHP-listed

Ritcher House, 3039 Churchill Rd., Raleigh, North Carolina, NRHP-listed