Monthly Archives: March 2022

Frontier Motel

Posted on March 26, 2022 by Native Stonework

The Frontier Motel was built in 1949 and quickly became an early day destination resort. People from both this county and Canada would plan their vacations around a stay at the motel. During the early days, the motel has a … Continue reading →

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Hi-Way 50 Motel

Posted on March 26, 2022 by Native Stonework

– UPDATE – Yet another creation integral to Nevada’s history has fallen prey to the evergrowing development in our area. Once again, progress marched forward, kicking Nevada history to the curb in the process! Over the last 3 – 4 … Continue reading →

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Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church

Posted on March 25, 2022 by Native Stonework

During the 1940s, Ernest and Burton Wungnema built a number of churches in and around Lake Tahoe.  We believe that this church, Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Kings Beach, California, is one of those churches.  This church … Continue reading →

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Stewart Community Baptist Church

Posted on March 20, 2022 by Native Stonework

The Stewart Community Baptist Church is on the grounds of the Stewart Indian School (SIS) on the southern edge of the campus. It sits directly across the street from the original Corpus Christi Catholic Church on Snyder Avenue. The church … Continue reading →

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Tiger Drive

Posted on March 18, 2022 by Native Stonework

This little cutie sits at the end of the Safari Mobile Home Park in Carson City. She looks unloved, yet we remember when she looked so different. Back in the lat 1970s, early 1980s, a friend of ours lived in … Continue reading →

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