Foreman-Roberts, House
a.k.a. Roberts, Thurman, House
1217 N. Carson St., Carson City (Independent City), NVThe James D. Roberts House is of significance as a rare example of the Gothic Revival Style of architecture. It is the only remaining example in Carson City. The early Gothic revival style had only a short period in which to flourish, and few examples were constructed in Nevada. Furthermore, it has the distinction of being the oldest standing house in Carson City.
Local significance of the building:Listed in National Register of Historic Places in 1978.
The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of the Nation’s historic places worthy of preservation. Authorized by the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, the National Park Service’s National Register of Historic Places is part of a national program to coordinate and support public and private efforts to identify, evaluate, and protect America’s historic and archeological resources.