Douglas County High School

Douglas County High School was the high school serving Douglas County, Nevada from 1915 the mid 1950s when it became a middle school. In 1988 the building was retired from educational uses. Designed by prolific Nevada architect Frederic Joseph DeLongchamps, it serves today as both the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center and a middle school and is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places. The high school moved to Minden.... More
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Opened:

  • 1915

Architectural Style:

Also known as:

  • Douglas Junior High School,
  • Douglas County High School, Gardnerville

Listed Site

Designation as Natural or Cultural Site:

Designation Date Listed
  • Mar 9, 1992
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Structure

Architect

Frederic Joseph DeLongchamps

Frederic Joseph DeLongchamps (June 2, 1882 - February 11, 1969) was an American architect. He was one of Nevada's most prolific architects, yet is notable for entering the architectural profession with no extensive formal training. Born Frederic Joseph DeLonchant in Reno, Nevada on January 2, 1882,...

Address

Douglas County High School Address

1477 US 395
Gardnerville Nevada
United States of America
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From the U.S. National Register of Historic Places base

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Significant Year:

  • 1916
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