Tag Archives: Rhyolite

Secret Garden

Posted on July 9, 2022 by Native Stonework

Due to its proximity to the Stewart Indian School, Carson City has many fine examples of the masonry created by the Native American stonemasons teaching, working or studying at the school.  These examples include homes, fireplaces and landscape features, some … Continue reading →

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Frederick Snyder, Superintendent, Stewart Indian School

Posted on March 7, 2022 by Native Stonework

During a trip through Arizona in 1914, Fredrick Snyder, superintendent of the Stewart Indian School (SIS), had seen examples of Native American stone masonry and was impressed with the workmanship.  When he became superintendent of the Stewart Indian School in … Continue reading →

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Tools, Quarries & Stones

Posted on March 4, 2022 by Native Stonework

Today, let’s talk about stone acquisition and the tools a stonemason needs to create his/her masterpieces.  Let’s start with “Where did the Native American stonemasons obtain the stones used in their construction projects?” Some of the stone were found – … Continue reading →

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