Washoe County Courthouse
National Register of Historic Places

Washoe County Courthouse

Reno, Washoe County, Nevada
Listed
August 5, 1986
Type
Building
Period
Civil War
Ref No.
86002254

About this property

The Washoe County Courthouse, at 117 S. Virginia St. in Reno, Nevada, was built in 1910. It is significant for playing a role in the divorce industry in Nevada during the first half of the 20th century, when divorce was legal in Nevada and liberal residency requirements were enacted, while divorce was much more difficult elsewhere. In 1931, more than 4,800 divorces were processed in northern Nevada, most processed through this courthouse; it was economically important, with $5,000,000 being spent per year in Reno by divorcing parties. The building is a replacement for a previous courthouse on the site, and was built for $250,000 during 1910–11. It is a Classical Revival work that was the first "solo" commission of Nevada architect Frederic J. DeLongchamps. The building is significant also for its long role in government in Reno. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in 1986.

Location

117 S. Virginia St.
Reno, Washoe County, Nevada
39.52363, -119.80761

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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 Washoe County Courthouse listed on the National Register?

Washoe County Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 5, 1986.

What type of historic resource is Washoe County Courthouse?

Washoe County Courthouse is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Washoe County Courthouse?

The period of significance for Washoe County Courthouse is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1910.

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