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One More Stone Treasure at Lake Tahoe

Posted on September 12, 2026 by Native Stonework

Just when we thought we had seen all the beautiful stone houses built by the area’s Native American stonemasons at Lake Tahoe, we found one more! This one is on Park Avenue in South Lake Tahoe, California, and dates to … Continue reading →

Posted in Native American Stonemasons | Tagged Bill Harrah, Cher, Eddie Sahait, Ernest Wungnema, Harrahs Casino, Lake Tahoe, Native American Stonemasons, Nick Abelman, Nick Sahati, Phyllis Diller, State Line, State Line Country Club, Stewart Indian School, Stewart Vernacular style of stone masonry, Wungnema Family | Leave a comment

Look What We Found!

Posted on August 20, 2026 by Native Stonework

Look what we found! A beautiful stone house in Tahoe City, California. Built in 1939, this little beauty immediately caught our attention. We believe it may have been built by some of the area’s Native American stonemasons. In fact, we … Continue reading →

Posted in Native American Stonemasons | Tagged Burton Wungmema, Ernest Wungnema, Johhny Wungnema, Lake Tahoe, Native American Stonemasons, Randall Wungnema, Stewart Indian School, Tahoe City, Wungnema | Leave a comment

Stewart Park

Posted on July 21, 2026 by Native Stonework

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 →

Posted in Native American Stonemasons, Uncategorized | Tagged Carson City, City of Reno, Civilian Conservation Corps, Civilian Conservation Corps - Indian Division, Geiger Grade Lookout and Park, Lamoille CCC Camp, Lamoille CCC Clubhouse, Native American Stonemasons, Nevada State Public Works, New Deal, Rephotography, Stewart Indian School, Stewart Park, Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation, West of Wells, Works Progress Administration, WPA | Leave a comment

C’mon Joe

Posted on July 16, 2026 by Native Stonework

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 →

Posted in Native American Stonemasons | Tagged Carson City, Governor Joe Lombardo, National Register of Historic Places, Native American Stonemasons, Stewart Indian School, Stewart Vernacular style of stone masonry, The Stewart Indian School Cultural Center & Museum serves | Leave a comment

Do You Know This House?

Posted on February 26, 2026 by Native Stonework

The internet gods recently smiled down on us! Somehow, a picture of a stone house in Sparks, Nevada magically appeared onscreen. It’s beautiful house and according to the post, it’s located on the Truckee River outside of Sparks, Nevada. We’d … Continue reading →

Posted in Native American Stonemasons | Tagged Google Earth, Sparks, Stewart Indian School, Truckee River | Leave a comment

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