Dr. J.R. Masterson House Explained

Dr. J. R. Masterson House
Location:Ohio Ave. and 2nd St., Tonopah, Nevada
Built:1908
Builder:Golden, James
Added:May 20, 1982
Area:less than one acre
Refnum:82003234

The Dr. J. R. Masterson House, at Ohio Ave. and 2nd St. in Tonopah, Nevada, is a 35x 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.

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.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: [{{NRHP url|id=82003234|photos=y}} Nye County Historic Property Survey: Dr. J. R. Masterson House / Fred Chapman House ]. Janus Associates . September 1980 . National Park Service. (includes photos)