Washoe County Library-Sparks Branch
National Register of Historic Places

Washoe County Library-Sparks Branch

Sparks, Washoe County, Nevada
Listed
March 9, 1992
Type
Building
Period
Civil War
Ref No.
92000116

About this property

The Washoe County Library-Sparks Branch, at a prominent corner location at 814 Victorian St. in Sparks, Nevada, is a historic building that was designed by Nevada architect Frederick J. DeLongchamps and was built in 1931. Also known as Sparks Justice Court, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992.

Location

814 Victorian St.
Sparks, Washoe County, Nevada
39.53520, -119.75328

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 92000116. It was listed on March 9, 1992.

Categories

POLITICS/GOVERNMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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

Description adapted from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

Nearby Historic Sites

Bank of Sparks
Civil War
0.1 mi
Immaculate Conception Church
Industrial
0.2 mi
Robison House
Industrial
0.4 mi
Field Matron's Cottage
Civil War
1.8 mi

Questions about this property

When was Washoe County Library-Sparks Branch listed on the National Register?

Washoe County Library-Sparks Branch was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 9, 1992.

What type of historic resource is Washoe County Library-Sparks Branch?

Washoe County Library-Sparks Branch is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Washoe County Library-Sparks Branch?

The period of significance for Washoe County Library-Sparks Branch is recorded as the civil_war era.

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