Historical Markers of Carson City
Location: Carson City Directions: Along Carson Street at entrance to Paul L. Laxalt Building (Across from Cactus Jack's Casino)
N 39° 09.972 W 119° 46.003
Date Conquered: 6/5/07 Nearest Intersection: Between Spear & Telegraph Sts Quick Description: A marker noting an important legislative building throughout Nevada's history. Signed: No -- This marker has never been signed. Marker History: Like many "metal" style markers, [75] Government Building began as a Standard "Mini" marker. It was originally installed on a single post that stood along the sidewalk in front of the building. When the post was damaged around 1998, the entire marker was scrapped. It took two years for this one to find its way back, this time, being replaced using the "metal" style around 2001. This marker corresponds with a handful of markers that were re-done using this style around the same time period. It's likely that [75] was among the bunch. The only gripe about the new [75] is its odd placement -- one foot above the ground in between both entrance doors! This odd placement demands that visitors must hunch over to read the plaque instead of being at a pleasing eye-level. Oh well. We can't wish for everything. The odd placement of [75] Government Building. Full Description: Exact description as reads ... This imposing public structure, the former United States Post Office and Courthouse, represents the first federal office building constructed in the State of Nevada. Construction began in late 1888 and was completed in 1891 at a cost of $134,605.53. Designed by Mifflin E. Bell, Supervising Architect of the Treasury Department, the building incorporates many elements of the Romanesque Revival style. Subsequent interior designs were made by Bell's successors, Will Frost and James Windrum. Thomas P. Hawley was the first United States District Judge to preside in Carson City. The last federal judge was Bruce R. Thompson whose court was moved to Reno, August 1965. This building ceased to serve as a post office in 1970 with William E. Dunfield as Postmaster. Deeded to the state in 1971, and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979, the Government Building continues to serve the public. Yep - it's kind of hard to miss this giant building. The historic Government Building, more commonly known as the Paul Laxalt Building, now acts as headquarters for the Nevada Commission of Tourism.
Marker History: Like many "metal" style markers, [75] Government Building began as a Standard "Mini" marker. It was originally installed on a single post that stood along the sidewalk in front of the building. When the post was damaged around 1998, the entire marker was scrapped. It took two years for this one to find its way back, this time, being replaced using the "metal" style around 2001. This marker corresponds with a handful of markers that were re-done using this style around the same time period. It's likely that [75] was among the bunch. The only gripe about the new [75] is its odd placement -- one foot above the ground in between both entrance doors! This odd placement demands that visitors must hunch over to read the plaque instead of being at a pleasing eye-level. Oh well. We can't wish for everything. The odd placement of [75] Government Building. Full Description: Exact description as reads ... This imposing public structure, the former United States Post Office and Courthouse, represents the first federal office building constructed in the State of Nevada. Construction began in late 1888 and was completed in 1891 at a cost of $134,605.53. Designed by Mifflin E. Bell, Supervising Architect of the Treasury Department, the building incorporates many elements of the Romanesque Revival style. Subsequent interior designs were made by Bell's successors, Will Frost and James Windrum. Thomas P. Hawley was the first United States District Judge to preside in Carson City. The last federal judge was Bruce R. Thompson whose court was moved to Reno, August 1965. This building ceased to serve as a post office in 1970 with William E. Dunfield as Postmaster. Deeded to the state in 1971, and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979, the Government Building continues to serve the public. Yep - it's kind of hard to miss this giant building. The historic Government Building, more commonly known as the Paul Laxalt Building, now acts as headquarters for the Nevada Commission of Tourism.
Full Description: Exact description as reads ... This imposing public structure, the former United States Post Office and Courthouse, represents the first federal office building constructed in the State of Nevada. Construction began in late 1888 and was completed in 1891 at a cost of $134,605.53. Designed by Mifflin E. Bell, Supervising Architect of the Treasury Department, the building incorporates many elements of the Romanesque Revival style. Subsequent interior designs were made by Bell's successors, Will Frost and James Windrum. Thomas P. Hawley was the first United States District Judge to preside in Carson City. The last federal judge was Bruce R. Thompson whose court was moved to Reno, August 1965. This building ceased to serve as a post office in 1970 with William E. Dunfield as Postmaster. Deeded to the state in 1971, and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979, the Government Building continues to serve the public. Yep - it's kind of hard to miss this giant building. The historic Government Building, more commonly known as the Paul Laxalt Building, now acts as headquarters for the Nevada Commission of Tourism.
This imposing public structure, the former United States Post Office and Courthouse, represents the first federal office building constructed in the State of Nevada. Construction began in late 1888 and was completed in 1891 at a cost of $134,605.53. Designed by Mifflin E. Bell, Supervising Architect of the Treasury Department, the building incorporates many elements of the Romanesque Revival style. Subsequent interior designs were made by Bell's successors, Will Frost and James Windrum. Thomas P. Hawley was the first United States District Judge to preside in Carson City. The last federal judge was Bruce R. Thompson whose court was moved to Reno, August 1965. This building ceased to serve as a post office in 1970 with William E. Dunfield as Postmaster. Deeded to the state in 1971, and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979, the Government Building continues to serve the public. Yep - it's kind of hard to miss this giant building. The historic Government Building, more commonly known as the Paul Laxalt Building, now acts as headquarters for the Nevada Commission of Tourism.
Designed by Mifflin E. Bell, Supervising Architect of the Treasury Department, the building incorporates many elements of the Romanesque Revival style. Subsequent interior designs were made by Bell's successors, Will Frost and James Windrum. Thomas P. Hawley was the first United States District Judge to preside in Carson City. The last federal judge was Bruce R. Thompson whose court was moved to Reno, August 1965. This building ceased to serve as a post office in 1970 with William E. Dunfield as Postmaster. Deeded to the state in 1971, and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979, the Government Building continues to serve the public. Yep - it's kind of hard to miss this giant building. The historic Government Building, more commonly known as the Paul Laxalt Building, now acts as headquarters for the Nevada Commission of Tourism.
Thomas P. Hawley was the first United States District Judge to preside in Carson City. The last federal judge was Bruce R. Thompson whose court was moved to Reno, August 1965. This building ceased to serve as a post office in 1970 with William E. Dunfield as Postmaster. Deeded to the state in 1971, and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979, the Government Building continues to serve the public. Yep - it's kind of hard to miss this giant building. The historic Government Building, more commonly known as the Paul Laxalt Building, now acts as headquarters for the Nevada Commission of Tourism.
This building ceased to serve as a post office in 1970 with William E. Dunfield as Postmaster. Deeded to the state in 1971, and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979, the Government Building continues to serve the public. Yep - it's kind of hard to miss this giant building. The historic Government Building, more commonly known as the Paul Laxalt Building, now acts as headquarters for the Nevada Commission of Tourism.
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