Nevada Governor's Mansion facts for kids
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Governor's Mansion
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The Governor's Mansion in Carson City
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| Location | 606 Mountain St. Carson City, Nevada |
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| Area | 1.8 acres (0.73 ha) |
| Built | 1909 |
| Architect | George A. Ferris |
| Architectural style | Classical Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 76002242 |
| Added to NRHP | October 22, 1976 |
The Nevada Governor's Mansion is the official home for the governor of Nevada and their family. It is located in Carson City, Nevada, the state capital. A famous architect named George A. Ferris designed this beautiful building. It is built in a style called Classical Revival, which looks a bit like ancient Greek or Roman buildings. This important building is also listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
History of the Mansion
The Governor's Mansion was built between 1908 and 1909. Before this, Nevada's governors and their families had to find their own places to live in or near Carson City.
In 1907, a special law called the "Mansion Bill" was passed. This law helped the state get a permanent place for the governor to live. Mrs. T.B. Rickey sold the land for the mansion to the State of Nevada for only $10.
George A. Ferris, an architect from Reno, designed the mansion. He used Classical Revival features, making it look grand and important. The building cost about $22,700 to build.
The first family to live in the mansion was Acting Governor Denver S. Dickerson and his family. They moved in during July 1909. The mansion was first opened to the public on New Year's Day in 1910. A special event happened on September 2, 1909: Governor Dickerson's daughter, June Dickerson, was born in the mansion. She is the only child ever born there!
