Tag Archives: Stewart Vernacular style of stone masonry

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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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

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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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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

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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

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