Benson Dillon Billinghurst House

Benson Dillon Billinghurst House
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
Governing body State
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, nation-wide, by a 1933 U.S. Department of Education study, was regarded as testament to Billinghust's leadership state-wide. 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]

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