Winnemucca Grammar School
The Winnemucca Grammar School, located at 522 Lay St. in Winnemucca, Nevada, is a historic school that was designed by architect Richard Watkins in Prairie School style. It was built during 1927–28. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991.[1]
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| Location | 522 Lay St., Winnemucca, Nevada |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1927-28 |
| Architect | Watkins, Richard |
| Architectural style | Prairie School |
| NRHP reference No. | 91001654[1] |
| Added to NRHP | November 14, 1991 |
It was deemed significant as representing the period of rapid growth of Winnemucca from 1915 through the 1920s, and as a "good example" of Prairie Style school architecture. At the time of NRHP listing, the building remained a school, was in "excellent condition", and had been preserved with integrity.[2]
References
- "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- Nancy Goldenberg (June 19, 1991). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Winnemucca Grammar School". National Park Service. and accompanying eight photos from 1990-91
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