National Register of Historic Places

Cavell, Dr. William Henry, House

Carson City, Carson City County, Nevada
Listed
June 21, 1987
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
86001655

About this property

The Dr. William Henry Cavell House, at 402 W. Robinson St. in Carson City, Nevada, United States, was built in 1907. It is one of two Carson City houses constructed from the same plans, designed by Oakland, California architect John Conant. It includes Shingle Style and Colonial Revival architectural elements. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987. It was deemed significant for association with dentist Dr. William Henry Cavell, and was originally a wedding gift from him to Ida Platt Cavell. It stayed in the Cavell family until 1951.

Location

402 W. Robinson St.
Carson City, Carson City County, Nevada
39.16708, -119.78041

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Cavell, Dr. William Henry, House listed on the National Register?

Cavell, Dr. William Henry, House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 21, 1987.

What type of historic resource is Cavell, Dr. William Henry, House?

Cavell, Dr. William Henry, House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Cavell, Dr. William Henry, House is recorded as the industrial era.

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