Benson Dillon Billinghurst House
Historic house in Nevada, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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 | |
Location | 729 Evans Ave., Reno, Nevada |
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Coordinates | 39°31′51″N 119°48′49″W |
Area | 0.1 acres (0.040 ha) |
Built | 1910 |
Architectural style | Bungalow/craftsman |
NRHP reference No. | 74001151[1] |
Added to NRHP | November 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]