Lake Mansion, Historic mansion in Reno, Nevada, United States
Lake Mansion is a two-story house built in 1877 in Late Victorian and Italianate styles, measuring 36 by 36 feet (11 m × 11 m). It has a hipped roof topped by a widow's walk. A veranda once wrapped three sides but was lost when the house was moved; it was intended to be replaced.
The building was constructed in 1877 and purchased by Reno founder Myron Lake two years later. It gained National Register recognition in 1972 for its historical value.
The house is named for Myron Lake, one of Reno's founders, who bought it in 1879. Its Late Victorian and Italianate detailing, including the hipped roof and widow's walk, marks it as an early residential building tied to the city's founding era.
The house is located on Court Street and is visible from the street, making it easy to view from outside. Its downtown Reno position puts it within walking distance of other city sites.
The house was relocated twice: first to the Convention Center in 1971 and then to its current location in 2004. These moves are surprising because the structure retained its historical integrity throughout both transfers.
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