Reese–Johnson–Virgin House
House in 2013
Reese–Johnson–Virgin House is located in Nevada
Reese–Johnson–Virgin House
Reese–Johnson–Virgin House is located in the United States
Reese–Johnson–Virgin House
Location193 Genoa Ln., Genoa, Nevada
Coordinates39°0′12″N 119°50′40″W / 39.00333°N 119.84444°W / 39.00333; -119.84444
Area0.4 acres (0.16 ha)
Built1855
Built byGaige, Martin
Architectural styleGothic Revival
NRHP reference No.04000728[1]
Added to NRHPJuly 21, 2004

The Reese–Johnson–Virgin House is a historic Gothic Revival-style house at 193 Genoa Ln. in Genoa, Nevada. Also known as The Pink House, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004.[1]

Deemed significant for its role in Genoa's history, it was built in approximately 1855 in carpenter Gothic style by carpenter Mark Gaige for John Reese, then later bought and moved (in 1870) by merchant J.R. Johnson, who painted it pink. It was later owned by judge D.W. Virgin. It has decorative bargeboards under its eaves and is topped by finials and other ornamentation.[2]:5

The house's architecture — both original and later modifications — demonstrates historical trends in the community, depicting the growing prosperity both of its owners and of the community.[2]:6

It is individually listed on the National Register in 2004, and also was included as a contributing building in the Genoa Historic District, NRHP-listed in 1975.[2]

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. 1 2 3 Mella Rothwell Harmon (January 15, 2003). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: The Reese–Johnson–Virgin House / The Pink House". National Park Service. and accompanying two photos


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