Veterans Memorial School

Veterans Memorial School
Location 1200 Locust St., Reno, Nevada
Coordinates 39°30′48″N 119°47′53″W / 39.51333°N 119.79806°W / 39.51333; -119.79806Coordinates: 39°30′48″N 119°47′53″W / 39.51333°N 119.79806°W / 39.51333; -119.79806
Area 2 acres (0.81 ha)
Built 1949
Architect Mills, Russell
Architectural style Moderne
NRHP Reference # 93000690[1]
Added to NRHP April 4, 1995

The Veterans Memorial School, at 1200 Locust St. in Reno, Nevada, is a historic Moderne-style school dating from 1949 that was designed by Nevada architect Russell Mills. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1995.[1][2] It was deemed significant "for its role in the local history of education" and "for its Art Deco/Moderne style of architecture by a prominent local architect, Russell Mills."[2]:5

References

  1. 1 2 Staff (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. 1 2 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


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