Built in 1890, it is the former mansion of United States Senator Francis G. Newlands (1846-1917), a driving force in passage of the 1902 Newlands Reclamation Act.
In 1890, this structure was constructed and served as the former residence of United States Senator Francis G. Newlands (1846-1917), who significantly contributed to the implementation of the 1902 Newlands Reclamation Act.