Benson Dillon Billinghurst House

The Benson Dillon Billinghurst House, at 729 Evans Ave. in Reno, Nevada, was built in 1910. It was a home of educator Benson Dillon Billinghurst, who was superintendent of schools of Washoe County during a long period, from 1908 until his death in 1935. He led innovations such as the introduction of junior high schools. That Nevada's schools were rated second in quality, nationwide, by a 1933 U.S. Department of Education study, was regarded as testament to Billinghurst's leadership statewide. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.[1]

Benson Dillon Billinghurst House
Benson Dillon Billinghurst House is located in Nevada
Benson Dillon Billinghurst House
Benson Dillon Billinghurst House is located in the United States
Benson Dillon Billinghurst House
Location729 Evans Ave., Reno, Nevada
Coordinates39°31′51″N 119°48′49″W
Area0.1 acres (0.040 ha)
Built1910
Architectural styleBungalow/craftsman
NRHP reference No.74001151[1]
Added to NRHPNovember 8, 1974

The house is a two-story bungalow-style house, with an interior having varnished, stained pine finishes. The house is significant for its association with educator Billinghurst.[2]

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. Phillip I. Earl (August 15, 1974). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Benson Dillon Billinghurst House". National Park Service. and accompanying two photos from 1973


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