Name/Title
Walter Hughes HomeEntry/Object ID
1989.323.0163Description
Walter Hughes Home #24 on the walking tour
10 E. Mesquite Blvd.
City Hall Block, 10 East Mesquite Blvd.
Walter Hughes Home, Circa 1900
On the northwest corner of this block was located an adobe brick home made by Walter Hughes, the owner. Harv Fabin (Fobin) made a two room adobe brick house for the Hughes, but Walter thought he could do a better job, so he tore this down and built another home for his family. It was one of the loveliest homes in Mesquite and housed one of the most hospitable families. They grew a large garden in back with enough food for everyone. The home stood until 1972.
Abram Woodbury and James Hughes, Sr. also built early homes on the block. Over the years more homes were built and a few businesses, including Faye’s Café and the Hughes Motel, stood on the block until circa 1995.
County Offices, Circa 1973
Clark County built an office building on the northwest corner of the block where the Walter Hughes home had stood. When Mesquite incorporated in 1984 the building became City Hall. It housed a library, a police station and jail, a fire station, and other offices for nearly 30 years.
City Hall Annex/Fire Station, Circa 1989
The Fire Station behind City Hall was built in three phases. The original building was a child care center, then a medical clinic. The City expanded it as an annex office building, then added the fire engine bays in 2001. Since that time the building has been used exclusively as a Fire and Rescue Station.
New City Hall, 2001
This City Hall complex, completed in 2001, reflects the history, architecture and beauty of Mesquite and the Virgin Valley. Its award-winning design, which focuses attention on the Native American family sculpture and fountain in the amphitheater, creates a special place for civic activities.