Reese-Johnson-Virgin House

Reese-Johnson-Virgin House
House in 2013
Location 193 Genoa Ln., Genoa, Nevada
Coordinates 39°0′12″N 119°50′40″W / 39.00333°N 119.84444°W / 39.00333; -119.84444Coordinates: 39°0′12″N 119°50′40″W / 39.00333°N 119.84444°W / 39.00333; -119.84444
Area 0.4 acres (0.16 ha)
Built 1855
Built by Gaige, Martin
Architectural style Gothic Revival
NRHP Reference # 04000728[1]
Added to NRHP July 21, 2004

The Reese-Johnson-Virgin House is a historic Gothic Revival-style house at 193 Genoa Ln. in Genoa, Nevada. Also known as The Pink House, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004.[1]

Deemed significant for its role in Genoa's history, it was built in approximately 1855 in carpenter Gothic style by carpenter Mark Gaige for John Reese, then later bought and moved (in 1870) by merchant J.R. Johnson, who painted it pink. It was later owned by judge D.W. Virgin. It has decorative bargeboards under its eaves and is topped by finials and other ornamentation.[2]:5

The house's architecture — both original and later modifications — demonstrates historical trends in the community, depicting the growing prosperity both of its owners and of the community.[2]:6

It is individually listed on the National Register in 2004, and also was included as a contributing building in the Genoa Historic District, NRHP-listed in 1975.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 Staff (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. 1 2 3 Mella Rothwell Harmon (January 15, 2003). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: The Reese-Johnson-Virgin House / The Pink House" (PDF). National Park Service. and accompanying two photos


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