1938 Lincoln County Courthouse, government building in Pioche, Nevada, United States, built 1938
The 1938 Lincoln County Courthouse is a two-story administrative building in Pioche, Nevada, constructed in the Art Moderne style. Built of white concrete and glass, it features horizontal lines, a flat roofline, and single-story side wings, and continues to serve the community for court proceedings, administrative functions, and record storage.
The building was constructed between 1938 and 1939 as a replacement for an older 1871 courthouse that featured Italianate styling with brick and arched windows. Construction was made possible through Public Works Administration funding and local mining revenues, as the county's zinc and lead mines were thriving at that time.
The courthouse stands in the heart of Pioche and serves the local community as a place for official business and civic gatherings. Its straightforward design with clean lines reflects how government buildings were meant to look in the 1930s, making it a familiar landmark in the town's everyday life.
The building sits on Main Street in the center of Pioche and is easy to reach on foot. Since it functions as an active courthouse, visitors should check whether access to certain areas is available and observe standard business hours.
The building owes its design to an architectural turning point: the Public Works Administration demanded a modern look instead of traditional ornament. Architect A. Lacy Worswick from Las Vegas created what became known as PWA Moderne style, setting it apart from other courthouses and reflecting the design philosophy of that era.
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