King-McBride Mansion

George Anson King was a banker who put in place the Nevada Bank of San Francisco in Virginia City built the King-McBride Mansion about 1870. George Anson King also worked as director of the Virginia and Truckee Railroad. Architect Charles H. Jones is believed to be the designer of the house. Pulling from the symmetrical facade and decorative eases of Italiante, influences of Greek Revival are showcased in the pillars on the porch and simplicity of the style.