Virgin Valley Heritage Museum facts for kids
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Desert Valley Museum
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Virgin Valley Heritage Museum
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 Location in Nevada
Location in the United States
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| Location | 31 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Architect | National Youth Administration; Walter Warren Hughes |
| Architectural style | Late 19th And 20th Century Revivals, Vernacular Pueblo Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 91001527 |
| Added to NRHP | October 24, 1991 |
The Virgin Valley Heritage Museum is a special place in Mesquite, Nevada. It was once known as the Desert Valley Museum. This museum is so important that it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This is a list of historic places in the United States. The museum shows exhibits about the first people who lived in the area. It also shares the history of Mesquite.
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The Museum's Story
How the Building Was Built
The building was designed by Walter Warren Hughes. It was built by the National Youth Administration. This was a government program that helped young people find work. It also helped them learn skills during the 1930s and 1940s. The building was made in the Vernacular Pueblo Revival style. This means it looks like the old homes built by Native American people in the Southwest.
What the Building Was Used For
The building first opened in 1940. It was used as a library. Around 1945, it became a branch of the Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital. From 1977 to 1984, the building was used by the Boy Scouts of America. They held their meetings there.
Becoming a Museum
The building opened as the Desert Valley Museum on May 23, 1985. In July 2001, its name was changed. It became the Virgin Valley Heritage Museum. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 24, 1991. This means it is recognized as an important historical site.
What You Can See
The museum's collection includes many old items. These items are from about 1875 to 1935. They help tell the story of the area's past.
