A historic house located in downtown Reno, the Lake Mansion was the former home of Myron and Jane Lake, the city’s founders. Built in 1877, by architect W.J. Marsh, the house is a fine example of Italianate architecture, with its hipped roof, corbels, and arched windows, which are typical of this style of Classical architecture. The house was originally located at the corner of Virginia street and Kietzke street, and was later moved to the Court street by VSA Nevada, an organization that arranges arts events at the mansion, and which is housed inside the mansion. The Lake Mansion is on the National Register of Historic Places and is definitely worth a visit. See the website for more information.
Website: artsforallnevada.org
Phone: (775) 826-6100
Cross Streets: Between Flint St and S Arlington Ave
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250 Court St, corner of Arlington Ave. Reno, NV 89501-1808 ·2179.24 mi
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This beautiful home was originally built on the corner of California Avenue and Virginia Street. It's owners, Myron and Jane Lake owned a toll bridge built across the Truckee River near the present day New Virginia Street Bridge. The toll bridge was originally built by Charles W. Fuller in 1859 and was sold in 1861 to the Lakes. Reno was once known as Lake’s Crossing, because the bridge and a few businesses were all that one would have found here at that time. You can tour the Lake Mansion where you'll learn that it is an ornate example of the Italianate style architecture. The tour includes all the rooms on the main floor of the historic mansion as well as the wrap-around porch and the art galleries.When we visited, guided tours we offered Fridays starting at Noon and weekdays, from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
MoreJust south of the river, it's a beautiful old home. Now the home for a art center. Please could probably use a little bit more work. But it still looks pretty nice.
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