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Wedekind Road
The weather’s been cold and nasty, so we’ve been staying in. Finally, cabin fever got the best of us and we wanted out. We decided to take a ride to Sparks. See, we had heard rumors of a large, pink … Continue reading
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Frederick Snyder, Superintendent, Stewart Indian School
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
The Hersey House
This is the Hersey House. Isn’t it just gorgeous? It was built for the Reverend Milton J. Hersey and his family. According to the Carson City Assessor’s Office, the house was built 1930 – 1934. At one time, it was … Continue reading
Mt. Rose Survivor
– UPDATE – Sadly, the one remaining stone house on Mt. Rose has fallen victim to the rampant development affecting Northern Nevada. It is no more and is being replaced by a development of modern homes. Progress marches forward, kicking … Continue reading
Tools, Quarries & Stones
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