Foreman–Roberts House, Carson City

Name: Foreman–Roberts House
Address: Carson City, United States
Telephone: +1 775 887 2174

#25 among attractions in Carson City

Museum, History museum, Gothic Revival architecture

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The Foreman–Roberts House, formerly the James D. Roberts House and now also known as the Foreman–Roberts House Museum, is a historic house and museum located at 1217 N. Carson St. in Carson City, Nevada. The house was built in 1859 and was moved to the present location in 1873. Known also as the Thurman Roberts House for the last member of the Roberts family, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is the headquarters of the Carson City Historical Society and is open to the public by appointment and for special events. ()

Built: 1859 (165 years ago)Architectural style: Gothic revivalCoordinates: 39°10'19"N, 119°45'58"W

Address

Carson City United States

Contact

+1 775 887 2174

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Foreman–Roberts House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Nevada State Capitol, Ormsby House, Carson Nugget, Carson City Mint.

0.6 miS
Historic government offices
Nevada State Capitol, Carson City
15 min walk • The Nevada State Capitol is the capitol building of the U.S. state of Nevada located in the state capital of Carson City at 101 North Carson Street. The building was constructed in the Neoclassical Italianate style between 1869 and 1871. It is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
0.8 miS
Gambling, Nightlife, Bars and clubs
Ormsby House, Carson City
20 min walk • Ormsby House is a closed hotel and casino in Carson City, Nevada. Originally opened in 1972, it closed on October 30, 2000, for extensive renovations. The re-opening was originally planned for July 4, 2001, but was pushed back many times due to many construction delays, many remodels and management changes.
~1860 ftS
Gambling, Nightlife, Shopping
Carson Nugget, Carson City
9 min walk • Carson Nugget is a hotel and casino located in Carson City, Nevada. The Carson Nugget is nearly 30,000 square feet. The property features slots, table games, keno, three restaurants, meeting spaces and 83 hotel rooms.
~1630 ftS
Museum
Carson City Mint, Carson City
8 min walk • The Carson City Mint was a branch of the United States Mint in Carson City, Nevada. It primarily minted silver coins; however, it also minted gold coins, with a total face value in dollars nearly equal to that of its silver coins.
0.6 miS
39°9'49"N • 119°46'12"W
Brewery Arts Center, Carson City
16 min walk • Museum, Theater
0.5 miSW
Historical place
Nevada Governor's Mansion, Carson City
13 min walk • The Nevada Governor's Mansion is the official residence of the governor of Nevada and his family. Reno architect George A. Ferris designed this Classical Revival style mansion. It is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
0.9 miS
Hotel, Gambling, Nightlife
Max Casino, Carson City
24 min walk • Max Casino and earlier, The Travelodge Casino, is a hotel and casino located in Carson City, Nevada. The Max Casino contains 12,250 square feet of casino gaming space and 91 rooms. Max Casino had both blackjack and craps in the casino as table games from 2012 to 2017.
1.2 miE
Gambling, Nightlife, Hotel casino
Gold Dust West Hotel and Casino, Carson City
31 min walk • The Gold Dust West Carson City is a hotel and casino located on Hwy 50 in Carson City, Nevada. The Gold Dust West contains 17,600 square feet of gaming space, with table games, video poker machines, and slots. The Gold Dust West hotel has 142 rooms.
0.5 miS
Church
St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Carson City
12 min walk • St. Peter's Episcopal Church is a large historic Carpenter Gothic Episcopal church building located at the corner of Division and Telegraph streets in Carson City, Nevada. Built in 1868, it is the oldest Episcopal church still in use in Nevada. On January 3, 1978, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
0.4 miS
Romanesque architecture, Romanesque revival architecture
Paul Laxalt Building, Carson City
11 min walk • The Carson City Post Office is a historic building in Carson City, Nevada built from 1888 to 1891. It was designed by architect Mifflin E. Bell. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.
0.7 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Valley
Eagle Valley, Carson City
18 min walk • Eagle Valley is the area encompassing Carson City, Nevada. The valley was first settled during the California Gold Rush of 1849.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Foreman–Roberts House?

Nearby attractions include David Smaill House, Carson City (4 min walk), Carson City Mint, Carson City (8 min walk), Carson Nugget, Carson City (9 min walk), Paul Laxalt Building, Carson City (11 min walk).

How to get to Foreman–Roberts House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Foreman–Roberts House:

Bus

Washington / Curry • Lines: 3 (7 min walk)
Plaza/Washington • Lines: 1, 3 (7 min walk)