Oldest known house built in Reno was sold for $1 on one condition: it had to be moved and preserved; in 2025, the 1868 Benham-Belz House was relocated after more than 150 years
- The Benham-Belz House, which is believed to be the oldest surviving house built in Reno, sat at 347 West Street, on Lot 8 of Block E of the original Reno townsite, for 150 years.
- But in July 2025, the historic house left the neighbourhood where it had stood since the 19th century.
- Its move was not the end of the house’s story, but an effort to preserve it.
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- The Benham-Belz House, which is believed to be the oldest surviving house built in Reno, sat at 347 West Street, on Lot 8 of Block E of the original Reno townsite, for 150 years.
- But in July 2025, the historic house left the neighbourhood where it had stood since the 19th century.
- Its move was not the end of the house’s story, but an effort to preserve it.
Sources: Times of India