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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
W is for…
On the west side of Carson City, there are six, large pink stone columns built by Randall Wungnema. These columns are located at Washington & Richmond Streets; Robinson & Richmond Streets and Telegraph & Richmond Streets. And if you look … Continue reading
Our House
Our house is a very, very fine house… No, we don’t have two cats in the window. Just a Chihuahua on the couch. And, we have a stone house. Yes, finally! A stone house that was built by the … Continue reading