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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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Pink Stone BBQ
Our friends, Manny and Bekah, have the cutest little house on the east side of Carson City. And, in the backyard is a pink stone BBQ, complete with a spit for roasts or game. Both the house and the BBQ … Continue reading
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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Caroline Street Cutie
This stone cutie is located on Carson City’s historic Westside and was built in 1939 by Ernest Wungnema. Ernest was a master stonemason and his creations are a testament to his creativity and ingenuity. Ernest was also an masonry instructor … Continue reading
North Stewart Street
This house was completed in 1949 and was constructed in the manner of the Stewart Vernacular Style of Architecture. We believe that the master and student stonemasons at the Stewart Indian School built this house. It’s a tad bid different … Continue reading