News and Notices
June 20, 2017
Fallon Theater Listed in the Nevada State Register
The Fallon Theater has become the latest addition to the Nevada State Register of Historic Places (State Register). The State Register is a list of properties in Nevada that reflect the history and traditions important to Nevadans, and encourages the conservation of these historic places for future generations.
Read MoreJune 07, 2017
Board of Museums and History Agenda - June 15 & 16
On June 15th, the Board of Museums and History will review the following nominations: Nevada State Register Fallon Theater, Fallon, Churchill County National Register of Historic Places Multiple Property Documentation...
Read MoreJanuary 06, 2017
Newlands Historic District Listed in the National Register
CARSON CITY, Nev. – On Friday, January 6, the National Park Service listed the Newlands Heights Historic District in the National Register of Historic Places. The National Register is the nation’s official list of places worthy of preservation. The designation recognizes the historical and architectural importance of the Newlands Historic District to the City of Reno. It is the City’s second National Register district, the first being the University of Nevada Reno Historic District, listed in 1987.
Read MoreDecember 12, 2016
Prestigious Architect Award goes to Paul Revere Williams
The 2017 American Institute of Architects (AIA) Gold Medal has been awarded to Paul Revere Williams, one of the most successful and well-known African American architects in the United States. Williams completed several projects in Nevada, three of which are recognized in the National Register of Historic Places, and one that is listed in the Nevada State Register of Historic Places.
Read MoreSeptember 30, 2016
Board of Museums and History Meeting Rescheduled - Newlands Heights Historic District
The Nevada Board of Museums and History review of a nomination for the Newlands Heights Historic District to the National Register of Historic Places has been rescheduled. The meeting will be held on Friday, October 14th at Reno City Hall, 1 E. First Street, Reno, Nevada in the 7th Floor Caucus Room.
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