Nevada City Downtown Historic District
Nevada City Downtown Historic District, Historic district in Nevada City, United States.
The Nevada City Downtown Historic District spans 160 acres with 70 buildings featuring Renaissance Revival architecture along Spring, Bridge, and Commercial Streets.
Founded in 1849 as Deer Creek Dry Diggings, Nevada City transformed from a mining camp into a commercial center during the California Gold Rush period.
The district contains significant buildings including the National Hotel from 1856, IOOF Hall from 1873, and Nevada Theater constructed in 1865.
The downtown district offers numerous preserved structures with covered balconies and verandas that provide protection from both summer heat and winter precipitation.
The South Yuba Canal System extends 18 miles through the district, supplying water to Nevada City while supporting electricity generation in Northern California.
Location: Nevada City
Architectural style: Renaissance Revival architecture
GPS coordinates: 39.26333,-121.01861
Latest update: March 3, 2025 23:56
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