Field Matron's Cottage facts for kids
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Field Matron's Cottage
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Cottage, seen from the southeast
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 Location in Nevada
Location in the United States
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| Location | 1995 E. Second St., Reno, Nevada |
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| Built | 1926 |
| Architectural style | Stewart vernacular |
| NRHP reference No. | 03000416 |
| Added to NRHP | May 16, 2003 |
The Field Matron's Cottage, also known as the Stone Building, is a historic house in Sparks, Nevada. It was built around 1925 on the land of the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony. This special cottage was created to help young Paiute and Washoe girls living on the colony learn important skills. These skills included keeping their homes clean and healthy.
A "field matron" was like a helpful teacher or guide. The Bureau of Indian Affairs provided this person from 1919 until about 1938. At first, the matron lived far away in Reno. But in 1926, money was found to build this cottage right on the colony's land. This made it easier for the matron to work closely with the people there. The cottage was more than just a home; it also had a library and a small clinic. It was a place where the community could meet and learn together.
Building Style
The Field Matron's Cottage has a unique building style called "Stewart Vernacular." This style was first used at the Stewart Indian School in Carson City. Many buildings at that school were made with colorful local stones and dark mortar.
This building style became popular in the area. However, the Field Matron's Cottage is the only example of this style in the Reno area. The cottage looks a bit like a bungalow, which is a common type of house. It has one main story, a full basement, and a special roof shape called a "jerkin-head gable."
Historic Recognition
The Field Matron's Cottage is an important part of history. Because of its unique style and role in the community, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2003. This list includes buildings and places that are important to the history of the United States.
- Photograph of the Field Matron's Cottage at the National Park Service's NRHP database
