Knights of Pythias Building
Knights of Pythias Building, Fraternal organization building in Virginia City, Nevada.
The Knights of Pythias Building features medieval castle design elements with decorative stonework and architectural details from the 1876 construction period.
Built during the Nevada silver boom, this structure received recognition on the National Register of Historic Places in 1966 as part of Virginia City Historic District.
The building represents a time when fraternal organizations provided social support systems through community gatherings and charitable events in mining communities.
Located at latitude 39.311437 and longitude -119.650188, the structure maintains its original purpose as a meeting place for Knights of Pythias members.
The building earned distinction as one of the first fraternal organization structures to receive a United States Congressional charter in the western territories.
Location: Nevada
GPS coordinates: 39.31144,-119.65019
Latest update: March 4, 2025 13:01
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