About this property
Douglas County Courthouse is a historic courthouse at 1616 Eighth Street in Minden, Nevada, United States. When the county seat moved to Minden from Genoa in 1916, architects Frederick DeLongchamps and George L.F. O'Brien were paid $700 to design a new courthouse. The building was finished the same year by contractors Friedhoff and Hoeffel for $25,000.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 86002266. It was listed on August 5, 1986.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Douglas County Courthouse listed on the National Register?
Douglas County Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 5, 1986.
What type of historic resource is Douglas County Courthouse?
Douglas County Courthouse is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Douglas County Courthouse?
The period of significance for Douglas County Courthouse is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1616.
Can I research the history near Douglas County Courthouse?
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