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Virginia & Truckee Railroad Shops, Between Plaza, Ann, Stewart & Sophia Streets, Carson City, Carson City, NV

Virginia & Truckee Railroad Shops, Between Plaza, Ann, Stewart & Sophi...

Significance: This large building is the most impressive visible remainder of the Virginia and Truckee Railroad, one of the most famous of America's Short-Line Railroads. Unprocessed Field note material exists... More

Smail House, 512 North Curry Street, Carson City, Carson City, NV

Smail House, 512 North Curry Street, Carson City, Carson City, NV

Significance: A typical small Carson City dwelling of the mid-nineteenth century, the Smail House has surprisingly sophisticated details and trim. Survey number: HABS NV-13-16 Building/structure dates: ca. 18... More

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Significance: Poplar Forest, one of Thomas Jefferson's most accomplished architectural essays, was built from 1806-19. It was described by its designer-builder as "...the best dwelling in the state, except th... More

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Significance: Poplar Forest, one of Thomas Jefferson's most accomplished architectural essays, was built from 1806-19. It was described by its designer-builder as "...the best dwelling in the state, except th... More

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Significance: Poplar Forest, one of Thomas Jefferson's most accomplished architectural essays, was built from 1806-19. It was described by its designer-builder as "...the best dwelling in the state, except th... More

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Significance: Poplar Forest, one of Thomas Jefferson's most accomplished architectural essays, was built from 1806-19. It was described by its designer-builder as "...the best dwelling in the state, except th... More

Nevada State Printing Office, South Fall Street, Carson City, Carson City, NV

Nevada State Printing Office, South Fall Street, Carson City, Carson C...

Significance: The Nevada State Printing Office is a substantial stone building which complements the more imposing State Capitol across the street. It was the first addition in what has become a cluster of Sta... More

Nevada State Printing Office, South Fall Street, Carson City, Carson City, NV

Nevada State Printing Office, South Fall Street, Carson City, Carson C...

Significance: The Nevada State Printing Office is a substantial stone building which complements the more imposing State Capitol across the street. It was the first addition in what has become a cluster of Sta... More

David Smaill House, 313 West Ann Street, Carson City, Carson City, NV

David Smaill House, 313 West Ann Street, Carson City, Carson City, NV

Significance: This is a representative small house of the late 19th century, typical of those erected by Carson City's early settlers. Architecturally, it is noteworthy for its elaborate ornamental trim. Surv... More

St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 312 North Division Street, Carson City, Carson City, NV

St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 312 North Division Street, Carson City, ...

Significance: The best preserved of Carson City's early churches, St. Peter's is an interesting and attractive building reflecting both Gothic and classic prototypes. Unprocessed Field note material exists for... More

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Significance: Poplar Forest, one of Thomas Jefferson's most accomplished architectural essays, was built from 1806-19. It was described by its designer-builder as "...the best dwelling in the state, except th... More

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Significance: Poplar Forest, one of Thomas Jefferson's most accomplished architectural essays, was built from 1806-19. It was described by its designer-builder as "...the best dwelling in the state, except th... More

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Significance: Poplar Forest, one of Thomas Jefferson's most accomplished architectural essays, was built from 1806-19. It was described by its designer-builder as "...the best dwelling in the state, except th... More

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Significance: Poplar Forest, one of Thomas Jefferson's most accomplished architectural essays, was built from 1806-19. It was described by its designer-builder as "...the best dwelling in the state, except th... More

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Significance: Poplar Forest, one of Thomas Jefferson's most accomplished architectural essays, was built from 1806-19. It was described by its designer-builder as "...the best dwelling in the state, except th... More

First United Methodist Church, 200 North Division Street, Carson City, Carson City, NV

First United Methodist Church, 200 North Division Street, Carson City,...

Significance: Carson City's Methodist Church is a substantial stone church of the mid-nineteenth century with well executed Gothic Revival details. The congregation it serves is the oldest of its denomination ... More

Smail House, 512 North Curry Street, Carson City, Carson City, NV

Smail House, 512 North Curry Street, Carson City, Carson City, NV

Significance: A typical small Carson City dwelling of the mid-nineteenth century, the Smail House has surprisingly sophisticated details and trim. Survey number: HABS NV-13-16 Building/structure dates: ca. 18... More

St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 312 North Division Street, Carson City, Carson City, NV

St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 312 North Division Street, Carson City, ...

Significance: The best preserved of Carson City's early churches, St. Peter's is an interesting and attractive building reflecting both Gothic and classic prototypes. Unprocessed Field note material exists for... More

U. S. Post Office, North Carson Street, Carson City, Carson City, NV

U. S. Post Office, North Carson Street, Carson City, Carson City, NV

Significance: The former United States Post Office is an imposing late nineteenth century building on an entire block in the heart of the city. It is the first Federal Building in the State of Nevada, and has ... More

Stewart-Nye House, 108 North Minnesota Street, Carson City, Carson City, NV

Stewart-Nye House, 108 North Minnesota Street, Carson City, Carson Cit...

Significance: One of Carson City's earliest homes, the Stewart-Nye House is a substantial stone building. Its first noted occupant was William M. Steward, first United States Senator from Nevada, who sold it t... More

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Significance: Poplar Forest, one of Thomas Jefferson's most accomplished architectural essays, was built from 1806-19. It was described by its designer-builder as "...the best dwelling in the state, except th... More

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Significance: Poplar Forest, one of Thomas Jefferson's most accomplished architectural essays, was built from 1806-19. It was described by its designer-builder as "...the best dwelling in the state, except th... More

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Significance: Poplar Forest, one of Thomas Jefferson's most accomplished architectural essays, was built from 1806-19. It was described by its designer-builder as "...the best dwelling in the state, except th... More

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Significance: Poplar Forest, one of Thomas Jefferson's most accomplished architectural essays, was built from 1806-19. It was described by its designer-builder as "...the best dwelling in the state, except th... More

First United Methodist Church, 200 North Division Street, Carson City, Carson City, NV

First United Methodist Church, 200 North Division Street, Carson City,...

Significance: Carson City's Methodist Church is a substantial stone church of the mid-nineteenth century with well executed Gothic Revival details. The congregation it serves is the oldest of its denomination ... More

First United Methodist Church, 200 North Division Street, Carson City, Carson City, NV

First United Methodist Church, 200 North Division Street, Carson City,...

Significance: Carson City's Methodist Church is a substantial stone church of the mid-nineteenth century with well executed Gothic Revival details. The congregation it serves is the oldest of its denomination ... More

Abraham Curry House, 406 North Nevada Street, Carson City, Carson City, NV

Abraham Curry House, 406 North Nevada Street, Carson City, Carson City...

Significance: This house was built and lived in by the founder of Carson City, who was also the first Superintendent of the U.S. Mint at Carson. The house resembles much earlier prototypes and is largely in it... More

Abraham Curry House, 406 North Nevada Street, Carson City, Carson City, NV

Abraham Curry House, 406 North Nevada Street, Carson City, Carson City...

Significance: This house was built and lived in by the founder of Carson City, who was also the first Superintendent of the U.S. Mint at Carson. The house resembles much earlier prototypes and is largely in it... More

Henry Marvin Yerington House, 512 North Division Street, Carson City, Carson City, NV

Henry Marvin Yerington House, 512 North Division Street, Carson City, ...

Significance: The Yerington House is an attractive and extremely decorative late 19th century structure. The home of H.M. Yerington, an important figure in the early history of Nevada, it is well maintained an... More

G. W. G. Ferris House, 311 West Third Street, Carson City, Carson City, NV

G. W. G. Ferris House, 311 West Third Street, Carson City, Carson City...

Significance: An attractive nineteenth century house with later, elaborate Colonial Revival interior trim. This building was the boyhood home of the inventor of the Ferris Wheel. Survey number: HABS NV-13-14 ... More

U. S. Post Office, North Carson Street, Carson City, Carson City, NV

U. S. Post Office, North Carson Street, Carson City, Carson City, NV

Significance: The former United States Post Office is an imposing late nineteenth century building on an entire block in the heart of the city. It is the first Federal Building in the State of Nevada, and has ... More

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Significance: Poplar Forest, one of Thomas Jefferson's most accomplished architectural essays, was built from 1806-19. It was described by its designer-builder as "...the best dwelling in the state, except th... More

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Significance: Poplar Forest, one of Thomas Jefferson's most accomplished architectural essays, was built from 1806-19. It was described by its designer-builder as "...the best dwelling in the state, except th... More

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Significance: Poplar Forest, one of Thomas Jefferson's most accomplished architectural essays, was built from 1806-19. It was described by its designer-builder as "...the best dwelling in the state, except th... More

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Significance: Poplar Forest, one of Thomas Jefferson's most accomplished architectural essays, was built from 1806-19. It was described by its designer-builder as "...the best dwelling in the state, except th... More

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Significance: Poplar Forest, one of Thomas Jefferson's most accomplished architectural essays, was built from 1806-19. It was described by its designer-builder as "...the best dwelling in the state, except th... More

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Significance: Poplar Forest, one of Thomas Jefferson's most accomplished architectural essays, was built from 1806-19. It was described by its designer-builder as "...the best dwelling in the state, except th... More

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Significance: Poplar Forest, one of Thomas Jefferson's most accomplished architectural essays, was built from 1806-19. It was described by its designer-builder as "...the best dwelling in the state, except th... More

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Significance: Poplar Forest, one of Thomas Jefferson's most accomplished architectural essays, was built from 1806-19. It was described by its designer-builder as "...the best dwelling in the state, except th... More

Virginia & Truckee Railroad Shops, Between Plaza, Ann, Stewart & Sophia Streets, Carson City, Carson City, NV

Virginia & Truckee Railroad Shops, Between Plaza, Ann, Stewart & Sophi...

Significance: This large building is the most impressive visible remainder of the Virginia and Truckee Railroad, one of the most famous of America's Short-Line Railroads. Unprocessed Field note material exists... More

Henry Marvin Yerington House, 512 North Division Street, Carson City, Carson City, NV

Henry Marvin Yerington House, 512 North Division Street, Carson City, ...

Significance: The Yerington House is an attractive and extremely decorative late 19th century structure. The home of H.M. Yerington, an important figure in the early history of Nevada, it is well maintained an... More

G. W. G. Ferris House, 311 West Third Street, Carson City, Carson City, NV

G. W. G. Ferris House, 311 West Third Street, Carson City, Carson City...

Significance: An attractive nineteenth century house with later, elaborate Colonial Revival interior trim. This building was the boyhood home of the inventor of the Ferris Wheel. Survey number: HABS NV-13-14 ... More

St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 312 North Division Street, Carson City, Carson City, NV

St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 312 North Division Street, Carson City, ...

Significance: The best preserved of Carson City's early churches, St. Peter's is an interesting and attractive building reflecting both Gothic and classic prototypes. Unprocessed Field note material exists for... More

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Significance: Poplar Forest, one of Thomas Jefferson's most accomplished architectural essays, was built from 1806-19. It was described by its designer-builder as "...the best dwelling in the state, except th... More

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Significance: Poplar Forest, one of Thomas Jefferson's most accomplished architectural essays, was built from 1806-19. It was described by its designer-builder as "...the best dwelling in the state, except th... More

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Significance: Poplar Forest, one of Thomas Jefferson's most accomplished architectural essays, was built from 1806-19. It was described by its designer-builder as "...the best dwelling in the state, except th... More

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Significance: Poplar Forest, one of Thomas Jefferson's most accomplished architectural essays, was built from 1806-19. It was described by its designer-builder as "...the best dwelling in the state, except th... More

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Significance: Poplar Forest, one of Thomas Jefferson's most accomplished architectural essays, was built from 1806-19. It was described by its designer-builder as "...the best dwelling in the state, except th... More

Virginia & Truckee Railroad Shops, Between Plaza, Ann, Stewart & Sophia Streets, Carson City, Carson City, NV

Virginia & Truckee Railroad Shops, Between Plaza, Ann, Stewart & Sophi...

Significance: This large building is the most impressive visible remainder of the Virginia and Truckee Railroad, one of the most famous of America's Short-Line Railroads. Unprocessed Field note material exists... More

First United Methodist Church, 200 North Division Street, Carson City, Carson City, NV

First United Methodist Church, 200 North Division Street, Carson City,...

Significance: Carson City's Methodist Church is a substantial stone church of the mid-nineteenth century with well executed Gothic Revival details. The congregation it serves is the oldest of its denomination ... More

E. D. Sweeney Building, 102 South Curry Street, Carson City, Carson City, NV

E. D. Sweeney Building, 102 South Curry Street, Carson City, Carson Ci...

Significance: This is one of the earliest commercial buildings in Carson City, and one of the few brick buildings remaining from the city's earliest years. Located at what was an important intersection, the bu... More

Henry Marvin Yerington House, 512 North Division Street, Carson City, Carson City, NV

Henry Marvin Yerington House, 512 North Division Street, Carson City, ...

Significance: The Yerington House is an attractive and extremely decorative late 19th century structure. The home of H.M. Yerington, an important figure in the early history of Nevada, it is well maintained an... More

Henry Marvin Yerington House, 512 North Division Street, Carson City, Carson City, NV

Henry Marvin Yerington House, 512 North Division Street, Carson City, ...

Significance: The Yerington House is an attractive and extremely decorative late 19th century structure. The home of H.M. Yerington, an important figure in the early history of Nevada, it is well maintained an... More

St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 312 North Division Street, Carson City, Carson City, NV

St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 312 North Division Street, Carson City, ...

Significance: The best preserved of Carson City's early churches, St. Peter's is an interesting and attractive building reflecting both Gothic and classic prototypes. Unprocessed Field note material exists for... More

St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 312 North Division Street, Carson City, Carson City, NV

St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 312 North Division Street, Carson City, ...

Significance: The best preserved of Carson City's early churches, St. Peter's is an interesting and attractive building reflecting both Gothic and classic prototypes. Unprocessed Field note material exists for... More

Stewart-Nye House, 108 North Minnesota Street, Carson City, Carson City, NV

Stewart-Nye House, 108 North Minnesota Street, Carson City, Carson Cit...

Significance: One of Carson City's earliest homes, the Stewart-Nye House is a substantial stone building. Its first noted occupant was William M. Steward, first United States Senator from Nevada, who sold it t... More

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Significance: Poplar Forest, one of Thomas Jefferson's most accomplished architectural essays, was built from 1806-19. It was described by its designer-builder as "...the best dwelling in the state, except th... More

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Significance: Poplar Forest, one of Thomas Jefferson's most accomplished architectural essays, was built from 1806-19. It was described by its designer-builder as "...the best dwelling in the state, except th... More

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Significance: Poplar Forest, one of Thomas Jefferson's most accomplished architectural essays, was built from 1806-19. It was described by its designer-builder as "...the best dwelling in the state, except th... More

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Significance: Poplar Forest, one of Thomas Jefferson's most accomplished architectural essays, was built from 1806-19. It was described by its designer-builder as "...the best dwelling in the state, except th... More

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Significance: Poplar Forest, one of Thomas Jefferson's most accomplished architectural essays, was built from 1806-19. It was described by its designer-builder as "...the best dwelling in the state, except th... More

Virginia & Truckee Railroad Shops, Between Plaza, Ann, Stewart & Sophia Streets, Carson City, Carson City, NV

Virginia & Truckee Railroad Shops, Between Plaza, Ann, Stewart & Sophi...

Significance: This large building is the most impressive visible remainder of the Virginia and Truckee Railroad, one of the most famous of America's Short-Line Railroads. Unprocessed Field note material exists... More

Virginia & Truckee Railroad Shops, Between Plaza, Ann, Stewart & Sophia Streets, Carson City, Carson City, NV

Virginia & Truckee Railroad Shops, Between Plaza, Ann, Stewart & Sophi...

Significance: This large building is the most impressive visible remainder of the Virginia and Truckee Railroad, one of the most famous of America's Short-Line Railroads. Unprocessed Field note material exists... More

Henry Marvin Yerington House, 512 North Division Street, Carson City, Carson City, NV

Henry Marvin Yerington House, 512 North Division Street, Carson City, ...

Significance: The Yerington House is an attractive and extremely decorative late 19th century structure. The home of H.M. Yerington, an important figure in the early history of Nevada, it is well maintained an... More

St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 312 North Division Street, Carson City, Carson City, NV

St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 312 North Division Street, Carson City, ...

Significance: The best preserved of Carson City's early churches, St. Peter's is an interesting and attractive building reflecting both Gothic and classic prototypes. Unprocessed Field note material exists for... More

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Significance: Poplar Forest, one of Thomas Jefferson's most accomplished architectural essays, was built from 1806-19. It was described by its designer-builder as "...the best dwelling in the state, except th... More

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Significance: Poplar Forest, one of Thomas Jefferson's most accomplished architectural essays, was built from 1806-19. It was described by its designer-builder as "...the best dwelling in the state, except th... More

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Significance: Poplar Forest, one of Thomas Jefferson's most accomplished architectural essays, was built from 1806-19. It was described by its designer-builder as "...the best dwelling in the state, except th... More

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Significance: Poplar Forest, one of Thomas Jefferson's most accomplished architectural essays, was built from 1806-19. It was described by its designer-builder as "...the best dwelling in the state, except th... More

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Significance: Poplar Forest, one of Thomas Jefferson's most accomplished architectural essays, was built from 1806-19. It was described by its designer-builder as "...the best dwelling in the state, except th... More

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Significance: Poplar Forest, one of Thomas Jefferson's most accomplished architectural essays, was built from 1806-19. It was described by its designer-builder as "...the best dwelling in the state, except th... More

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Significance: Poplar Forest, one of Thomas Jefferson's most accomplished architectural essays, was built from 1806-19. It was described by its designer-builder as "...the best dwelling in the state, except th... More

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Significance: Poplar Forest, one of Thomas Jefferson's most accomplished architectural essays, was built from 1806-19. It was described by its designer-builder as "...the best dwelling in the state, except th... More

Virginia & Truckee Railroad Shops, Between Plaza, Ann, Stewart & Sophia Streets, Carson City, Carson City, NV

Virginia & Truckee Railroad Shops, Between Plaza, Ann, Stewart & Sophi...

Significance: This large building is the most impressive visible remainder of the Virginia and Truckee Railroad, one of the most famous of America's Short-Line Railroads. Unprocessed Field note material exists... More

Alfred Chartz House, 412 North Nevada Street, Carson City, Carson City, NV

Alfred Chartz House, 412 North Nevada Street, Carson City, Carson City...

Significance: The Chartz House is an attractive and well preserved late 19th century building. The facade, with elaborate bay windows and doorhood, is one of the most ornate of its period in Carson City. Surv... More

First United Methodist Church, 200 North Division Street, Carson City, Carson City, NV

First United Methodist Church, 200 North Division Street, Carson City,...

Significance: Carson City's Methodist Church is a substantial stone church of the mid-nineteenth century with well executed Gothic Revival details. The congregation it serves is the oldest of its denomination ... More

Smail House, 512 North Curry Street, Carson City, Carson City, NV

Smail House, 512 North Curry Street, Carson City, Carson City, NV

Significance: A typical small Carson City dwelling of the mid-nineteenth century, the Smail House has surprisingly sophisticated details and trim. Survey number: HABS NV-13-16 Building/structure dates: ca. 18... More

Abraham Curry House, 406 North Nevada Street, Carson City, Carson City, NV

Abraham Curry House, 406 North Nevada Street, Carson City, Carson City...

Significance: This house was built and lived in by the founder of Carson City, who was also the first Superintendent of the U.S. Mint at Carson. The house resembles much earlier prototypes and is largely in it... More

G. W. G. Ferris House, 311 West Third Street, Carson City, Carson City, NV

G. W. G. Ferris House, 311 West Third Street, Carson City, Carson City...

Significance: An attractive nineteenth century house with later, elaborate Colonial Revival interior trim. This building was the boyhood home of the inventor of the Ferris Wheel. Survey number: HABS NV-13-14 ... More

G. W. G. Ferris House, 311 West Third Street, Carson City, Carson City, NV

G. W. G. Ferris House, 311 West Third Street, Carson City, Carson City...

Significance: An attractive nineteenth century house with later, elaborate Colonial Revival interior trim. This building was the boyhood home of the inventor of the Ferris Wheel. Survey number: HABS NV-13-14 ... More

St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 312 North Division Street, Carson City, Carson City, NV

St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 312 North Division Street, Carson City, ...

Significance: The best preserved of Carson City's early churches, St. Peter's is an interesting and attractive building reflecting both Gothic and classic prototypes. Unprocessed Field note material exists for... More

U. S. Post Office, North Carson Street, Carson City, Carson City, NV

U. S. Post Office, North Carson Street, Carson City, Carson City, NV

Significance: The former United States Post Office is an imposing late nineteenth century building on an entire block in the heart of the city. It is the first Federal Building in the State of Nevada, and has ... More

Stewart-Nye House, 108 North Minnesota Street, Carson City, Carson City, NV

Stewart-Nye House, 108 North Minnesota Street, Carson City, Carson Cit...

Significance: One of Carson City's earliest homes, the Stewart-Nye House is a substantial stone building. Its first noted occupant was William M. Steward, first United States Senator from Nevada, who sold it t... More

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Significance: Poplar Forest, one of Thomas Jefferson's most accomplished architectural essays, was built from 1806-19. It was described by its designer-builder as "...the best dwelling in the state, except th... More

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Significance: Poplar Forest, one of Thomas Jefferson's most accomplished architectural essays, was built from 1806-19. It was described by its designer-builder as "...the best dwelling in the state, except th... More

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Significance: Poplar Forest, one of Thomas Jefferson's most accomplished architectural essays, was built from 1806-19. It was described by its designer-builder as "...the best dwelling in the state, except th... More

Virginia & Truckee Railroad Shops, Between Plaza, Ann, Stewart & Sophia Streets, Carson City, Carson City, NV

Virginia & Truckee Railroad Shops, Between Plaza, Ann, Stewart & Sophi...

Significance: This large building is the most impressive visible remainder of the Virginia and Truckee Railroad, one of the most famous of America's Short-Line Railroads. Unprocessed Field note material exists... More

Virginia & Truckee Railroad Shops, Between Plaza, Ann, Stewart & Sophia Streets, Carson City, Carson City, NV

Virginia & Truckee Railroad Shops, Between Plaza, Ann, Stewart & Sophi...

Significance: This large building is the most impressive visible remainder of the Virginia and Truckee Railroad, one of the most famous of America's Short-Line Railroads. Unprocessed Field note material exists... More

First United Methodist Church, 200 North Division Street, Carson City, Carson City, NV

First United Methodist Church, 200 North Division Street, Carson City,...

Significance: Carson City's Methodist Church is a substantial stone church of the mid-nineteenth century with well executed Gothic Revival details. The congregation it serves is the oldest of its denomination ... More

E. D. Sweeney Building, 102 South Curry Street, Carson City, Carson City, NV

E. D. Sweeney Building, 102 South Curry Street, Carson City, Carson Ci...

Significance: This is one of the earliest commercial buildings in Carson City, and one of the few brick buildings remaining from the city's earliest years. Located at what was an important intersection, the bu... More

David Smaill House, 313 West Ann Street, Carson City, Carson City, NV

David Smaill House, 313 West Ann Street, Carson City, Carson City, NV

Significance: This is a representative small house of the late 19th century, typical of those erected by Carson City's early settlers. Architecturally, it is noteworthy for its elaborate ornamental trim. Surv... More

Abraham Curry House, 406 North Nevada Street, Carson City, Carson City, NV

Abraham Curry House, 406 North Nevada Street, Carson City, Carson City...

Significance: This house was built and lived in by the founder of Carson City, who was also the first Superintendent of the U.S. Mint at Carson. The house resembles much earlier prototypes and is largely in it... More

Henry Marvin Yerington House, 512 North Division Street, Carson City, Carson City, NV

Henry Marvin Yerington House, 512 North Division Street, Carson City, ...

Significance: The Yerington House is an attractive and extremely decorative late 19th century structure. The home of H.M. Yerington, an important figure in the early history of Nevada, it is well maintained an... More

St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 312 North Division Street, Carson City, Carson City, NV

St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 312 North Division Street, Carson City, ...

Significance: The best preserved of Carson City's early churches, St. Peter's is an interesting and attractive building reflecting both Gothic and classic prototypes. Unprocessed Field note material exists for... More

Stewart-Nye House, 108 North Minnesota Street, Carson City, Carson City, NV

Stewart-Nye House, 108 North Minnesota Street, Carson City, Carson Cit...

Significance: One of Carson City's earliest homes, the Stewart-Nye House is a substantial stone building. Its first noted occupant was William M. Steward, first United States Senator from Nevada, who sold it t... More

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Significance: Poplar Forest, one of Thomas Jefferson's most accomplished architectural essays, was built from 1806-19. It was described by its designer-builder as "...the best dwelling in the state, except th... More

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Significance: Poplar Forest, one of Thomas Jefferson's most accomplished architectural essays, was built from 1806-19. It was described by its designer-builder as "...the best dwelling in the state, except th... More

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Significance: Poplar Forest, one of Thomas Jefferson's most accomplished architectural essays, was built from 1806-19. It was described by its designer-builder as "...the best dwelling in the state, except th... More

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Significance: Poplar Forest, one of Thomas Jefferson's most accomplished architectural essays, was built from 1806-19. It was described by its designer-builder as "...the best dwelling in the state, except th... More

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Significance: Poplar Forest, one of Thomas Jefferson's most accomplished architectural essays, was built from 1806-19. It was described by its designer-builder as "...the best dwelling in the state, except th... More

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