Arendt Jensen House facts for kids
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| Location | 1431 Ezell St. Gardnerville, Nevada |
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| Area | 1.3 acres (0.53 ha) |
| Built | c.1910 |
| Architectural style | Colonial Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 89000126 |
| Added to NRHP | March 8, 1989 |
The Arendt Jensen House is a special old home located at 1431 Ezell Street in Gardnerville, Nevada. It was built around 1910. This house was once the home of Arendt Jensen. He was an immigrant from Denmark who became a very important merchant in Gardnerville.
The house is also known as the Reid Mansion. It has a unique design called "Denver Square," which is a type of American Foursquare house. It also features beautiful decorations in the Colonial Revival style.
Why is This House Important?
The Arendt Jensen House is considered very important because of its size and fancy design. It stands out in Gardnerville. Experts have called it one of the "most outstanding buildings" in the entire Carson Valley area. This was noted in a big study of buildings done in 1981.
A National Treasure
Because of its special history and architecture, the Arendt Jensen House was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1989. This list includes buildings, sites, and objects that are important to American history. When it was listed, it included the main house and its garage. Both are considered important parts of the historic property.
