Golconda School

Golconda School
Photo in 2007
Location Jct. of Morrison and Fourth Sts., Golconda, Nevada
Area less than one acre
Built 1888
Built by LaGrave,C.A.
Architect Donnel,J.L.
Architectural style Second Empire, Vernacular Second Empire
NRHP Reference # 91001651[1]
Added to NRHP November 14, 1991

The Golconda School, located at Morrison and Fourth Sts. in Golconda, Nevada, is a historic building built in 1888.

It includes vernacular Second Empire style architectural elements.

National Register of Historic Places

The school was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991.[1]

It was deemed significant for association with the economic development of Golconda, for "documenting the history of education in Nevada", and "as an unusually well-preserved 19th century wood-frame vernacular school."[2]

Front facade.
Western side facade.

References

  1. 1 2 Staff (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. Goldenberg (June 19, 1991). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Golconda School" (PDF). National Park Service. and accompanying eight photos



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