National Register of Historic Places

Nichols, Mary Lee, School

Sparks, Washoe County, Nevada
Listed
October 31, 2002
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
02001277

About this property

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. 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.

Location

400-406 Pyramid Way
Sparks, Washoe County, Nevada
39.53721, -119.75231

Categories

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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

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When was Nichols, Mary Lee, School listed on the National Register?

Nichols, Mary Lee, School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 31, 2002.

What type of historic resource is Nichols, Mary Lee, School?

Nichols, Mary Lee, School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Nichols, Mary Lee, School is recorded as the industrial era.

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