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 used to be called the Desert Valley Museum. This museum is so important that it's listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places. It shows cool exhibits about the first people who lived in the area and tells the story of local history.
Museum History
The museum building was designed by Walter Warren Hughes. It was built by the National Youth Administration. This group helped young people find jobs during the 1930s and 1940s. The building was made in a special style called Vernacular Pueblo Revival.
The building first opened in 1940 as a library. Around 1945, it became a branch of the Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital. Later, from 1977 to 1984, the Boy Scouts of America used the building for their meetings.
On May 23, 1985, the building officially opened as the Desert Valley Museum. In July 2001, its name was changed to the Virgin Valley Heritage Museum. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 24, 1991.
Museum Collection
The museum's collection includes many interesting items. These artifacts are from the years 1875 to 1935. They help tell the story of the people and events in the Virgin Valley area.
