Reno in Washoe County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Frederick Joseph DeLongechamps

June 2, 1882 – February 11, 1969

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 13, 2011

1. Frederick Joseph DeLongechamps Marker

Inscription.
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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in the Sierra Nevada

and in the Lake Tahoe Basin.

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 Mexico’s Alta California.

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

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(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

Frederick Joseph DeLongechamps and Nevada's First Public Library Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 13, 2011

2. Frederick Joseph DeLongechamps and Nevada's First Public Library Markers

The United States Post Office in the background was designed by DeLongechamps.

Reno Main Post Office image. Click for more information.

via Living New Deal, unknown

3. Reno Main Post Office

National Register of Historic Places Nomination form
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Frederick Joseph DeLongechamps image. Click for full size.

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4. Frederick Joseph DeLongechamps

Washoe County Courthouse designed by DeLongechamps. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 14, 2011

5. Washoe County Courthouse designed by DeLongechamps.

Postcard Image - Washoe County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

circa 1928

6. Postcard Image - Washoe County Courthouse

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 850 times since then and 50 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.