Winnemucca Grammar School

Winnemucca Grammar School
Location 522 Lay St., Winnemucca, Nevada
Area less than one acre
Built 1927-28
Architect Watkins,Richard
Architectural style Prairie School
NRHP Reference # 91001654[1]
Added to NRHP November 14, 1991

The Winnemucca Grammar School, located at 522 Lay St. in Winnemucca, Nevada, is a historic school that was designed by architect Richard Watkins in Prairie School style. It was built during 1927-28. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991.[1]

It was deemed significant as representing the period of rapid growth of Winnemucca from 1915 through the 1920s, and as a "good example" of Prairie Style school architecture. At the time of NRHP listing, the building remained a school, was in "excellent condition", and had been preserved with integrity.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. Nancy Goldenberg (June 19, 1991). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Winnemucca Grammar School" (PDF). National Park Service. and accompanying eight photos from 1990-91


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