Sears–Ferris House, Carson City

Name: Sears–Ferris House
Address: Carson City, United States

#40 among attractions in Carson City

Georgian architecture

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The Sears–Ferris House, at 311 W. Third St. in Carson City, Nevada, is a historic house built in 1863. It was owned from 1868 to 1890 by George Washington Gale Ferris Sr. father of George Washington Gale Ferris Jr. future inventor of the Ferris wheel. It has also been known as the G. W. G. Ferris House. ()

Coordinates: 39°9'45"N, 119°46'8"W

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Carson City United States

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Day trips

Sears–Ferris House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1010 ftNE
Historic government offices
Nevada State Capitol, Carson City
5 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.
~810 ftSE
Gambling, Nightlife, Bars and clubs
Ormsby House, Carson City
4 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.
~1810 ftNE
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.
~1940 ftN
Museum
Carson City Mint, Carson City
10 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.
~520 ftNW
39°9'49"N • 119°46'12"W
Brewery Arts Center, Carson City
3 min walk • Museum, Theater
0.4 miNW
Historical place
Nevada Governor's Mansion, Carson City
11 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.
~1480 ftS
Hotel, Gambling, Nightlife
Max Casino, Carson City
8 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.
~1170 ftN
Church
St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Carson City
6 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.
~1500 ftN
Romanesque architecture, Romanesque revival architecture
Paul Laxalt Building, Carson City
8 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 miE
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.
0.7 miN
Museum, History museum, Gothic Revival architecture
Foreman–Roberts House, Carson City
18 min walk • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Sears–Ferris House?

Nearby attractions include Brewery Arts Center, Carson City (3 min walk), William Spence House, Carson City (3 min walk), Ormsby House, Carson City (4 min walk), Nevada State Capitol, Carson City (5 min walk).

How to get to Sears–Ferris House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sears–Ferris House:

Bus

Division / 3rd • Lines: 3 (1 min walk)
Nevada State Legislature • Lines: 3 (4 min walk)