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Stewart Park
Recently, we found a cute little park in Reno – Stewart Park on Wells Avenue and Stewart Street. What caught our attention was the stonework walls surrounding three sides of the park. This wall strongly resembles the stonework produced by … Continue reading
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Tagged Carson City, City of Reno, Civilian Conservation Corps, Civilian Conservation Corps - Indian Division, Geiger Grade Lookout and Park, Lamoille CCC Camp, Lamoille CCC Clubhouse, Native American Stonemasons, Nevada State Public Works, New Deal, Rephotography, Stewart Indian School, Stewart Park, Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation, West of Wells, Works Progress Administration, WPA
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X Marks the Spot
Historical Marker, definition: A historical marker is a permanent, publicly displayed plaque or sign (usually metal, stone, or wood) that commemorates, identifies, or interprets significant people, places, events, or sites. These markers are generally located near roads or on buildings … Continue reading
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Tagged 1964 Nevada's Centennial, Carson City, Comstock Lode, E. Clampus Vitus, Empire and Carson River Mills, Gold Canyon, Gold Hill, Historical Society of Alpine County, Julia C. Bulette Marker, Louse Town Historic Marker, National Register of Historic Places, Native American Stonemasons, Nevada Centennial Commission, Nevada Historical Marker #1, Nevada Historical Marker No. 41, Pony Express Mail Service, Pony Express Remount HIstorical Marker, Randall Wungnema, State Historic Preservation Office, Virginia City Johnstown Historical Marker, Virginia City Red Light District Marker No. 37, Woodfords California, Wungnema Family
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The Last Perfect Building
The Douglas County Senior Center was built in 2014 by Native American master stonemason Dennis Talas. The senior center was Dennis’ last project. Dennis oversaw the placement of each and every cinder block in the building. Dennis finished the masonry … Continue reading
Cousins
Heading south out of Carson City, there are two buildings located on on Sunridge Drive, standing side-by-side, sitting high on a hill overlooking Eagle Valley. These majestic buildings are the Sunridge Station (Station 12) operated by the East Fork Fire Protection District and … Continue reading