Tag Archives: Carson City

Definite, Possibly Maybe

Guess what we found! Stone pillars! Stone walls! And, quite possibly, another example of the beautiful craftsmanship of Northern Nevada’s Native American stonemasons! These marvelous creations are located at the top of Lakeview Hill, just off Old Highway 395, between … Continue reading →

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Family Home

Look at this beautiful house!  Complete with a pump house! Located in what was once rural Carson City, it was built in 1953 for the Crawford Family by Uncle Karl Crawford, Daryl Crawford, Randall and Burton Wungnema.  Heating is provided … Continue reading →

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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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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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C’mon Joe

An open letter to Governor Joe Lombardo Dear Governor Lombardo, This open letter respectfully requests that the State of Nevada dedicate the time, attention, and resources necessary to preserve and maintain the historic, stone buildings at the Stewart Indian School, … Continue reading →

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