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RIP, Pierre Robert
This fall, we were invited by Pierre Robert to visit with him at his beautiful house at Lake Tahoe. Moon Dune House was built by the area’s Native American stonemasons and Pierre was passionate about the house. Pierre was especially … Continue reading
Squatters’ Delight
Update:We’ve written about this house before. This beauty is on Pratt Street in Carson City. Sadly, sheneeds some TLC as she’s been abandoned, taken over by the city and then, apparently, sold toa non-profit. Approximately a year ago, the neighbors … Continue reading
Moon Dune House – Part 2
It was one of those perfect autumn days in Nevada – not too hot not too cold with just a hint of breeze. A lot of activity was taking place this Saturday. People were heading to the candy dance in … Continue reading
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Tagged Carson City, Earn While You Learn, Ernest Wungnema, Federal Archives, Frederick Snyder, Genoa, Hansel & Gretel Cottage, Lake Tahoe, Moon Dune Beach, Moon Dune House, National Register of Historic Places, Native American Stonemasons, Sky Blue Waters Motel, Stewart Indian School, Street Vibrations
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Koontz Lane Kutie
Look at this cutie! It’s one of our favorites! This little house was built in 1953, out in what was then the “wilds” of Carson City, far away from civilization. Sadly, it’s not that way any longer. Growing up, we … Continue reading
Woodfords, California
Sometime in 2017, we were on a mission to buy lottery tickets. So, off to the general store in Woodfords, California we headed. After making our purchase, we noticed an overgrown, muddy road to the north of the store. … Continue reading
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Tagged California, Carson City, Ernest Wungnema, General Store, Griel Ranch, Moon Dune House, Native American Stonemasons, Prohibition, Red Rock Dental, Stewart Indian School, Stewart Vernacular style of stone masonry, Thunderbird Lodge, Washoe Valley, Woodfords
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