Historic Reno Preservation Society

Preserving Truckee Meadow's Past through Education, Advocacy, and Leadership

Tour Info:

Date:
May 14, 2011
Time:
10:00 AM
Meet At:
Northern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services, 480 Galletti Way, Sparks
Map with Directions
Parking:
In front of the building facing Galletti and in the lot to the north of the Stone House
Bring:
Water, hat, sunscreen, comfortable shoes
Tour Guides:
Kim Henrick and Rosie Cevasco
Longitude:
119 46.65 W
Latitude:
39 31.78 N

 

 

Historic State Hospital PDF Print E-mail

Visit the site of Nevada's first state hospital (originally the Nevada Insane Asylum) at Galletti Way and Glendale Avenue in Sparks, one of the state's oldest institutions. The tour will include a look at the remaining Frederic DeLongchamps' buildings, a walk through the 106-year-old (approximately) "Stone House," and a visit to the newly re-dedicated hospital cemetery.