Immaculate Conception Church

The Immaculate Conception Church is a church building in Sparks built with Mediterranean Revival styling, featuring stained glass windows and historical architectural elements. The design includes a bell sourced from a historic firehouse, adding to the building's character and interior detail.

This structure was built in 1932 following the destruction of Sparks' first Catholic church, which burned on Easter Sunday in 1930. The architect Frederic DeLongchamps designed the replacement with Mediterranean Revival styling.

The congregation has shifted multiple times since its opening, serving Catholic worshippers and later Pentecostal and Spanish-language Christian groups. These changes reflect how the local community evolved and what different people in Sparks needed from their gathering places.

The building sits at 590 Pyramid Way and is open to visitors during regular visiting hours. A vestibule and porch added in 1970 improve accessibility and make entering easier for everyone.

A bell inside the building came from a historic firehouse in Virginia City, a town located far north in the mining region. This unusual piece of history connects the church to other parts of Nevada's past.

Location: Nevada

Architects: Frederic Joseph DeLongchamps

Architectural style: Mediterranean Revival architecture

GPS coordinates: 39.53860,-119.75100

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:21