Dr. J.R. Masterson House

The Dr. J. R. Masterson House, at Ohio Ave. and 2nd St. in Tonopah, Nevada, is a 35-by-35-foot (11 m × 11 m) stone and frame historic building that was built in 1908. It has also been known as the Fred Chapman House. It was built as a residence and later served as a rooming house for most of its existence. It was a work of James Golden. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.[1][2]

Dr. J. R. Masterson House
Dr. J.R. Masterson House is located in Nevada
Dr. J.R. Masterson House
Dr. J.R. Masterson House is located in the United States
Dr. J.R. Masterson House
LocationOhio Ave. and 2nd St., Tonopah, Nevada
Coordinates38°04′09″N 117°14′17″W / 38.06913°N 117.23817°W / 38.06913; -117.23817
Arealess than one acre
Built1908
Built byGolden, James
MPSTonopah MRA
NRHP reference No.82003234[1]
Added to NRHPMay 20, 1982

At the time of its NRHP listing, it was the largest stone residence in Tonopah. In addition, the house was deemed significant also for its association with physician J.R. Masterson between 1914 and 1920, with mining engineer Fred Chapman between 1923 and 1945, and with Judge William Hatton who boarded there.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ a b Janus Associates (September 1980). "Nye County Historic Property Survey: Dr. J. R. Masterson House / Fred Chapman House". National Park Service. (includes photos)