Russell Mills (architect)

Russell Mills (1892-1959) was an American architect based in Reno, Nevada.^[1] A number of his works are listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.^[2] He "spent early years" in the Philippines.^[3] He worked as a draftsman for noted architect Frederic DeLongchamps.^[1]

He opened his own practice in about 1936.^[4]

He was one of the first members of the Nevada State Board of Architecture.^[5] Works include:

• Jobs Peak Ranch, 144 Summit Ridge Way, Genoa, Nevada (Mills, Russell), NRHP-listed.^[2] Perhaps Mills' first commission, in Swiss chalet style.^[4]
• J. Clarence Kind House, 751 Marsh Ave., Reno, Nevada (Mills, Russell), NRHP-listed^[2][6]
• Veteran's Memorial School (1949), 1200 Locust St., Reno, Nevada (Mills, Russell), NRHP-listed^[2] Moderne^[7]
• Vocational-Agriculture Building, 1170 Elmhurst St., Lovelock, Nevada (Mills,Russell), NRHP-listed^[2][8]
• Palmer Engineering Building, at University of Nevada, Reno^[9]

References

1. "Russell Mills".
2. Staff (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
3. "lecture" (PDF). DC Bee.
4. Nicholl Johnson, Joseph Tucker, and Mella Rothwell Harmon (July 15, 2000). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Jobs Peak Ranch" (PDF). National Park Service. and accompanying five photos
5. "AIA NSB".
6. Antoinette M. Harsh (2005). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: J. Clarence Kind House / William Forman Home" (PDF). National Park Service. and accompanying six photos
7. Clement Spring, Michelle McFadden, and Mella Rothwell Harmon (February 1995). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Veterans Memorial School" (PDF). National Park Service. and accompanying five photos
8. Ronald M. James and Michelle McFadden (March 1, 1991). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Vocational-Agriculture Building" (PDF). National Park Service. and accompanying four photos
9. "Palmer".