The Governor's Mansion in Carson City is the official residence of the Governor of Nevada and his family. Although Nevada became a state in 1864, construction of a home for its First Family could not be undertaken until 1907, when the State Assembly passed Bill 10, the so-called "Mansion Bill,'' to create a permanent site and residence.
Work began on the Governor's Mansion in 1908 and it was completed in 1909. The land upon which it stands was secured for $10 through a donation by Mrs. T.B. Rickey. A Reno architect named George A. Ferris created the design for the building to incorporate Classical Revival features. A request for proposals resulted in the award of the construction contract to a local bidder for $22,700.
The very first Nevadans to live in the mansion were Acting Governor Denver Dickerson and his family. They conducted a gala Open House on New Year's Day in 1910. Their daughter, June, became the only child ever born in the mansion, which is now occupied by the currently serving Governor of Nevada.
The mansion is open for tours on Nevada Day, as well as special events, such as Easter Sunday. It is located at 606 Mountain Street, Carson City, Nevada 89703-3992.
