Lakeview House, Historic house near Washoe Lake, Nevada
The Lakeview House stands on a 3.1-acre property along U.S. Route 395, offering views of Washoe Lake and the surrounding Nevada landscape.
Built in 1873 on the site of a former inn, this residence served as the headquarters for John B. Overton, supervisor of the Virginia City & Gold Hill Water Company.
The property exemplifies the architectural design and engineering methods utilized during Nevada's territorial expansion in the late nineteenth century.
Located south of East Lake Boulevard, the house maintains its position as a National Register of Historic Places site with specific preservation requirements.
The residence sits near a water system that employed gravity-based pressure to transport water uphill to Virginia City through an underground pipeline.
Location: Nevada
GPS coordinates: 39.20806,-119.80361
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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