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McCarthy-Platt House
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National Register of Historic Places

McCarthy-Platt House

On the National Register since 198442 years
Classical RevivalListed 1984Reno

Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About McCarthy-Platt House

McCarthy-Platt House, at 1000 Plumas St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 31, 1984. The Register lists it for its politics and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Classical Revival, as it does for 14 other Nevada listings.

What it isHistoric house in Nevada, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 18 MB · National Archives↗
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1000 Plumas St., Reno · about 0.6 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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Classical Revival style, nearby

Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Classical Revival.

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Questions about McCarthy-Platt House

Is McCarthy-Platt House on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on May 31, 1984 (Register number 84002080).

Is McCarthy-Platt House a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Nevada has 8 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Senator Francis G. Newland Home, 0.6 miles away.

Can you visit McCarthy-Platt House?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Where can I read the history of McCarthy-Platt House?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 18 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 63816799 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.