List of the oldest buildings in Nevada

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This article lists the oldest extant buildings in Nevada, including extant buildings and structures constructed prior to and during the United States rule over Nevada. Only buildings built prior to 1870 are suitable for inclusion on this list, or the building must be the oldest of its type.

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In order to qualify for the list, a structure must:

This consciously excludes ruins of limited height, roads and statues. Bridges may be included if they otherwise fulfill the above criteria. Dates for many of the oldest structures have been arrived at by radiocarbon dating or dendrochronology and should be considered approximate. If the exact year of initial construction is estimated, it will be shown as a range of dates.

List of oldest buildings

BuildingImageLocationFirst builtUseNotes
Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park Las Vegas, NV - Mormon Fort (1).jpg Las Vegas, Nevada 1855FortOldest building in Nevada [1]
Reese–Johnson–Virgin House (aka Pink House) Reese-Johnson-Virgin House.jpg Genoa, Nevada ca. 1855ResidenceOldest house in Genoa; Also known as the Pink House; it is a Gothic Revival style structure. [2]
Stewart-Nye House Historic American Buildings Survey Aaron A. Gallup, Photographer, December, 1972 EAST (FRONT) FACADE - Stewart-Nye House, 108 North Minnesota Street, Carson City, Carson City, HABS NEV,13-CARCI,11-1.tif Carson City, Nevada 1860ResidenceOldest house in Carson, City; Located on Minnesota Street between King and Musser. Home to Senator William Stewart originally, then Gov. James W. Nye, and now a law office. [3]
Fort Churchill SNP 1610A.jpg Silver Springs, Nevada ca. 1860MilitaryRuins of Fort Churchill. [4]
314 S. Carson St Carson City, Nevada 1861ResidenceOldest commercial building in Carson, City; Located 314 S. Carson St, and now a Hooka lounge next door to Comma Coffee. [5]
Foreman-Roberts House Foreman-Roberts House.JPG Washoe Valley, Nevada/Carson City 1863ResidenceBuilt in Washoe Valley, Nevada and later moved by owner to Carson City; now the home of Carson City Historical Society. Built in a Gothic Revival and Carpenter Gothic style. [6]
Brewery Arts Center Carson Brewing Company.JPG Carson City, Nevada 1862Commercial [7]
Orion Clemens House Orion Clemens House 2.JPG Carson City, Nevada 1864ResidenceHome of Mark Twain and his brother Orion. [8]
First Presbyterian Church Carson City, Nevada 1864ChurchOldest church building in Carson City [9]
First Methodist Church Carson City, Nevada 1865Church [10]
Sweeney Building Carson City, Nevada 1865Commercial [11]

See also

References

  1. Michael S. Durham (1990). The Smithsonian Guide to Historic America: The Desert States. Stewart Tabori & Chang. p. 318
  2. "Oldest building in Carson dates back nearly 150 years" https://www.nevadaappeal.com/news/2008/aug/09/oldest-building-in-carson-dates-back-nearly-150-ye/
  3. "Oldest building in Carson dates back nearly 150 years" https://www.nevadaappeal.com/news/2008/aug/09/oldest-building-in-carson-dates-back-nearly-150-ye/
  4. "Oldest building in Carson dates back nearly 150 years" https://www.nevadaappeal.com/news/2008/aug/09/oldest-building-in-carson-dates-back-nearly-150-ye/
  5. "Oldest building in Carson dates back nearly 150 years" https://www.nevadaappeal.com/news/2008/aug/09/oldest-building-in-carson-dates-back-nearly-150-ye/
  6. "Oldest building in Carson dates back nearly 150 years" https://www.nevadaappeal.com/news/2008/aug/09/oldest-building-in-carson-dates-back-nearly-150-ye/
  7. "Oldest building in Carson dates back nearly 150 years" https://www.nevadaappeal.com/news/2008/aug/09/oldest-building-in-carson-dates-back-nearly-150-ye/
  8. "Oldest building in Carson dates back nearly 150 years" https://www.nevadaappeal.com/news/2008/aug/09/oldest-building-in-carson-dates-back-nearly-150-ye/
  9. "Oldest building in Carson dates back nearly 150 years" https://www.nevadaappeal.com/news/2008/aug/09/oldest-building-in-carson-dates-back-nearly-150-ye/
  10. "Oldest building in Carson dates back nearly 150 years" https://www.nevadaappeal.com/news/2008/aug/09/oldest-building-in-carson-dates-back-nearly-150-ye/
  11. "Oldest building in Carson dates back nearly 150 years" https://www.nevadaappeal.com/news/2008/aug/09/oldest-building-in-carson-dates-back-nearly-150-ye/