About this property
Hawkins House, later known as Sierra Nevada Museum of Art, is a historic home in Reno, Nevada. It was designed in a colonial revival style by Elmer Grey for Prince A. Hawkins, a scion of the well-established Hawkins family, in 1911. It is now the offices of the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association (NIAA).
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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 79001465. It was listed on December 17, 1979.
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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 Hawkins House listed on the National Register?
Hawkins House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 17, 1979.
What type of historic resource is Hawkins House?
Hawkins House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Hawkins House?
The period of significance for Hawkins House is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1911.
Can I research the history near Hawkins House?
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