Mary Lee Nichols School

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Mary Lee Nichols School
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Location400-406 Pyramid Way, Sparks, Nevada
Coordinates 39°32′13″N119°45′09″W / 39.53706°N 119.75263°W / 39.53706; -119.75263
Area0.3 acres (0.12 ha)
Built1917
Built byBernasconi, U.
Architect DeLongchamps, F.
Architectural style Mission/spanish Revival
NRHP reference No. 02001277 [1]
Added to NRHPOctober 31, 2002

The Mary Lee Nichols School, located at 400-406 Pyramid Way in Sparks, Nevada, was built in 1917 and expanded in 1920 and 1927. It was designed by architect Frederick DeLongchamps and it was also a work of U. Bernasconi. DeLongchamps designed the 1920 and 1927 expansions as well. It includes Mission/spanish Revival architecture. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002. [1] [2]

At the time of its NRHP listing, the school was in very good condition, with only very modest changes—including along its roofline—from the original appearance of the school. It was then being modified for use by Spark's Foster Grandparent program. [2] :6

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. 1 2 Mella Rothwell Harmon (July 15, 2002). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Mary Lee Nichols School". National Park Service. and accompanying two photos