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Greil Ranch, Washoe Valley
Construction of the Greil Ranch was slated to begin in the early 1940s. However, that construction project – and many others – was delayed due to WW II. It is our understanding that the original owners of the ranch, Jim … Continue reading
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Tagged Burton Wungnema, Carson City, Ernest Wungnema, Evelyn Wungnema-Larkin, Greil Ranch, Inez Wungnema, Muffy Greil Vhay, Native American Stonemasons, Quarter Circle JP, Ramona Wungnema, Randall Wungnema, Raymond Wungnema, Stewart Vernacular style of stone masonry, Washoe Lake, Washoe Valley, Washoe Zephyr, WW II
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TLC to the Rescue!
This is a classic ranch-style home in South Carson City located approximately a mile from the Stewart Indian School (SIS). Over the years, it became a bit run down and needed a bit of TLC. In 2019, the house was … Continue reading
Lone Mountain Cemetery
Look at these gorgeous gates, guarding the eternal sleep of our nearest and dearest. These gates are the creation of Randall Wungnema. We’re not sure when the gates were erected. We think it could have been sometime in the 1960s … Continue reading
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Tagged Capitol City Mortuary, Carson City, Charles J. "Mac" McGuigan, Ernest Wungnema, FitzHenry's Funeral Home, Fredrick Snyder, Lone Mountain Cemetery, Native American Burial Sites, Native American Stonemasons, Nevada State Historic Preservation Office, NRS 383.150 to 383.190, NSHPO, Randall Wungnema, Stewart Vernacular style of stone masonry, Wungnema
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Cabin in the Sky
In the 1970s and 1980s, one of the “It” places to eat was the Cabin in the Sky up on the Comstock. The Cabin was the place to see and be seen. This was the place for the view, the … Continue reading
Hi-Way 50 Motel
– 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