Sears-Ferris House, Georgian residential building in Carson City, Nevada
The Sears-Ferris House at 311 West Third Street displays symmetrical architecture with classical proportions characteristic of Georgian design principles and colonial influences.
Gregory A Sears built this residence in 1863, and George Washington Gale Ferris Sr acquired it in 1868, maintaining ownership until selling it to his daughter in 1890.
The property connects to American innovation through George Washington Gale Ferris Jr, who lived here before creating the first Ferris wheel for the 1893 World Exhibition.
The house stands on a 0.3-acre plot at coordinates 39.1624 latitude and -119.769 longitude, near the Nevada State Capitol grounds in Carson City.
George Washington Gale Ferris Sr introduced Eastern plant species to Carson City, with some of his original trees still growing at the State Capitol grounds.
Location: Nevada
Architectural style: Georgian architecture
GPS coordinates: 39.16240,-119.76900
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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