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Golconda School

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Golconda School
Photo in 2007
LocationJct. of Morrison and Fourth Sts., Golconda, Nevada
Arealess than one acre
Built1888
Built byLaGrave, C.A.
ArchitectDonnel, J.L.
Architectural styleSecond Empire, Vernacular Second Empire
NRHP reference No.91001651[1]
Added to NRHPNovember 14, 1991

The Golconda School, located at Morrison and Fourth Sts. in Golconda, Nevada, is a historic building built in 1888.

It includes vernacular Second Empire style architectural elements.

National Register of Historic Places

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The school was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991.[1]

It was deemed significant for association with the economic development of Golconda, for "documenting the history of education in Nevada", and "as an unusually well-preserved 19th century wood-frame vernacular school."[2]

Front facade.
Western side facade.

References

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  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ Goldenberg (June 19, 1991). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Golconda School". National Park Service. and accompanying eight photos