Reno in Washoe County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Frederick Joseph DeLongechamps
June 2, 1882 – February 11, 1969
Frederick Joseph DeLongechamps was Nevada’s foremost architect of his time. Statewide he was prolific in the number of buildings he designed. From this point one can see a group of structures that stand, collectively, as a monument to DeLongechamps. The United States Post Office, the Riverside Hotel, the Washoe County Courthouse and the First Federal Savings and Loan Association building. The Northern Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, dedicated to excellence in architecture, honors the memory of Frederick Joseph DeLongechamps.
Erected by Division of Historic Preservation and Archeology and American Institute of Architects - Northern Chapter. (Marker Number 245.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Communications • Industry & Commerce.
Location. 39° 31.49′ N, 119° 48.731′ W. Marker is in Reno, Nevada, in Washoe County. Marker is on South Virginia Street (Nevada Route 430), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 30 South Virginia Street, Reno NV 89501, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Site of Nevada’s First Public Library (a few steps from this marker); Lake's Crossing (within shouting distance of this marker); The Virginia Street Bridges (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Reno (about 300 feet away); Washoe County World War II Memorial (about 300 feet away); Ginsburg Jewelry Company (about 400 feet away); Spanish-American War Memorial 1898-1899 (about 500 feet away); Major General Jesse Lee Reno (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Reno.
Also see . . . Frederic Joseph DeLongchamps. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on May 20, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Additional keywords. Architect
Credits. This page was last revised on July 5, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 600 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 5, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 3. submitted on July 5, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 4. submitted on May 2, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 5. submitted on July 5, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 6. submitted on July 11, 2011. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.