Benson Dillon Billinghurst House

Benson Dillon Billinghurst House
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Location	729 Evans Ave., Reno, Nevada
Coordinates	39°31′51″N 119°48′49″W / 39.53083°N 119.81361°WCoordinates: 39°31′51″N 119°48′49″W / 39.53083°N 119.81361°W
Area	0.1 acres (0.040 ha)
Built	1910
Architectural style	Bungalow/craftsman
NRHP Reference #	74001151[1]
Added to NRHP	November 8, 1974

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 Billinghust's leadership statewide. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.^[1]

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 Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
2. Phillip I. Earl (August 15, 1974). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Benson Dillon Billinghurst House" (PDF). National Park Service. and accompanying two photos from 1973