Brougher Mansion
a.k.a. Bath Mansion
204 W. Spear St., Carson City (Independent City), NVSignificance is derived from both: (1) architecture which is a rare example of the Queen Anne style in this region and the only one of this style in Carson City; and (2) by association with Wilson Brougher.
The house has strong elements of the Queen Anne style in its turret, stone foundation, prominent chimney and rounded porches. High Victorian elements are seen in the cornice detailing. The Greek Revival style is denoted in Greek Ionic columns that support the upper front porch balcony and roof.
Wilson Brougher for whom the mansion is named, was a man of great enterprise. He came to Nevada as a penniless wood cutter and died one of the more wealthy men in the state. After a stint in the charcoal business, he turned to merchandising. In 1876, he was elected Sheriff in Nye County. He served in this post for two years, then was nominated and elected Auditor and Recorder of Nye County. He served in that capacity for twelve years. He moved to Carson City and was elected a Senator from Ormsby County. He purchased the Arlington Hotel and turned it into a local headquarters where the leading men of the state met.
His wealth was derived from his Tonopah mining claims. He had a minor interest in several of the leading producers in Tonopah, being on the ground floor when Jim Butler made his discovery of valuable ore deposts here. Mt. Brougher in Tonopah is named for Wilson Brougher.
Brougher was marked with integrity and ability, and had a wide favorable acquaintance throughout the state.
Listed in National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
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