Rinckel Mansion

Rinckel Mansion
Rinckel Mansion, May 2009
Location102 North Curry Street
Carson City, Nevada
United States
Coordinates39°9′51″N 119°46′1″W / 39.16417°N 119.76694°W / 39.16417; -119.76694
Area1 acre (0.40 ha)
Built1875
ArchitectJones, Charles H.
Architectural styleLate Victorian, French Victorian
NRHP reference No.75002129[1]
Added to NRHPNovember 20, 1975

The Rinckel Mansion is a historic house in Carson City, Nevada, United States, that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP).[1]

Description

The house is located at 102 North Curry Street and was built in 1872. It was home of Mathias Rinckel, a merchant in Carson City. It was designed and built by Ecole de Beaux Arts-trained architect Charles H. Jones.[2] It was deemed significant for its association with Rinckel and "because it is one of the finest and best-preserved examples of French Victorian architecture remaining in the American West."[2]

It was listed on the NRHP November 20, 1975.[1] The building has been owned by the Nevada Press Foundation since 2000 and houses the offices of the Nevada Press Association.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ a b Phillip I. Earl (May 30, 1975). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Rinckel Mansion". National Park Service. and accompanying four photos from 1975