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RIP, Pierre Robert
This fall, we were invited by Pierre Robert to visit with him at his beautiful house at Lake Tahoe. Moon Dune House was built by the area’s Native American stonemasons and Pierre was passionate about the house. Pierre was especially … Continue reading
Squatters’ Delight
Update:We’ve written about this house before. This beauty is on Pratt Street in Carson City. Sadly, sheneeds some TLC as she’s been abandoned, taken over by the city and then, apparently, sold toa non-profit. Approximately a year ago, the neighbors … Continue reading
Moon Dune House – Part 2
It was one of those perfect autumn days in Nevada – not too hot not too cold with just a hint of breeze. A lot of activity was taking place this Saturday. People were heading to the candy dance in … Continue reading
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Tagged Carson City, Earn While You Learn, Ernest Wungnema, Federal Archives, Frederick Snyder, Genoa, Hansel & Gretel Cottage, Lake Tahoe, Moon Dune Beach, Moon Dune House, National Register of Historic Places, Native American Stonemasons, Sky Blue Waters Motel, Stewart Indian School, Street Vibrations
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River Rock
Nevada’s Native American stonemasons used, continue to use, all types of rocks, bricks and cinderblocks in their construction projects. The only stones they did not use were river stones, aka river rocks. “Why?” you might ask. Well, not to be … Continue reading
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Tagged High Desert, Native American Stonemasons, River Rock
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Herz Hot Springs
We’ve written about the stone houses situated at the Mt. Rose junction just south of Reno (http://nativestonework.com/mt-rose-survivor/). Sadly, those buildings are no more. We have long been interested in the history of the houses and were unable to find the … Continue reading