Carson City, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Federal Government Building (1888-1970)
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 27, 2014
1. Federal Government Building (1888-1970) Marker
This imposing public structure, the former United States Post Office and Courthouse, represents the first federal office building constructed in the State of Nevada. Construction began in late 1888 and was completed in 1891 at a cost of $138, 605.53.
Designed by Mifflin E. Bell, Supervising Architect of the Treasury Department, the building incorporates many elements of the Romanesque Revival style. Subsequent interior designs were mad by Bells successors, Will Frost and James Windrum.
Thomas P. Hawley was the first United States District Judge to preside in Carson City. The last federal judge was Bruce R. Thompson whose court was moved to Reno, August 1965.
This building ceased to serve as a post office in 1970 with William E. Dunfield as Postmaster. Deeded to the State in 1971 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979, the Government Building continues to serve the public.
Erected by Division of Historic Preservation & Archeology and Carson City Historical Commission. (Marker Number 75.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture
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Location. 39° 9.97′ N, 119° 46.006′ W. Marker is in Carson City, Nevada. It is at the intersection of North Carson Street and East Telegraph Street, on the right when traveling north on North Carson Street. Marker is mounted on the center front column of the referenced building, at the main front entrance. This historic building currently houses offices of the Nevada Tourism Commission. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 401 North Carson Street, Carson City NV 89701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Lake Tahoe Basin and in Greater Reno Area. It is also in the American Mountain West. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Pony Express Monument (here,
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 27, 2014
2. Federal Government Building (1888-1970)
Paul Laxalt State Building, former US Post Office and US Courthouse. Front view as seen looking east from North Carson Street. Marker can be seen on the center column, behind the rail, at the top of the stairs.
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Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 27, 2014
3. Federal Government Building (1888-1970) (NW corner view)
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 27, 2014
4. Federal Government Building (1888-1970) (clock tower view)
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 27, 2014
5. Federal Government Building (1888-1970) (Geodetic Bench Mark)
Credits. This page was last revised on August 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 8, 2017, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 618 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 8, 2017, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
