| Nevada (Douglas County), Gardnerville — Adaven Building — 1435 Highway 395 — Vernacular Commercial Style |
| | Originally the site of the I.O.O.F. hall built by Baptiste Borda at the turn of the 19th Century. The Adaven Building has been a merchandise store, soda fountain, restaurant, and hotel. The Adaven Building also had a post office for a period of time. With the advent of the automobile "Gasolene" could be purchased here.
While the building has been added to over the years, granite blocks made by the Carson City Penitentiary can still be seen in the structure.
Adaven is "Nevada" spelled backwards. — Map (db m21649) |
| Nevada (Douglas County), Gardnerville — Airtanker 130 Is Headed West |
| | From this Valley on 17 June 2002, the crew of Tanker 130, Steven Wass, Craig Labare and Michael Davis answered the call to duty and took wing to fight a horrific fire in the Sierras. For their determination and ultimate sacrifice, we honor their memory.
Airtanker 130 Is Headed West.
Placed by the Carson Valley Sertoma Club — Map (db m25358) |
| Nevada (Douglas County), Gardnerville — Arendt Jensen Home — 1243 A&B Eddy Street — Vernacular with Bungalow Elements Style |
| | The Arendt Jensen, Jr. House is a 1-1/2 story bungalow style home and stands near the Arendt Jensen Mansion, the first and largest home built by the Jensen Family.
Completed in 1932, the home was built for Arendt Jensen, Jr. and his wife Minnie Springmeyer, who was from a prominent Carson City family. The home was built on a lot transferred from Arendt Jensen, Sr. to his son. The home also sits between the Jensen Mansion and a home built for Arendt Jensen, Sr.'s parents on the corner. . . . — Map (db m21682) |
| Nevada (Douglas County), Gardnerville — Arendt Jensen Merchandise — (Carson Valley Mercantile) — 1423 Highway 395 |
| |
Vernacular with neoclassical elements style
Arendt Jensen built this general merchandise store in the early 1900's. On the store shelves shoppers could find a wide variety of everyday necessities and supplies from clothing to agricultural tools and seeds. Mr. Jensen also founded the Douglas County Farmer's Bank in Gardnerville, the first bank in Carson Valley.
Mr. Jensen sold the adjoining property to the Masonic Lodge in 1919. While it appears that the site contains one building, . . . — Map (db m21466) |
| Nevada (Douglas County), Gardnerville — 1 — Brockliss Road |
| | This was the name given to the present Centerville Lane on the 22nd day of October 1894 when it was declared a public road by order of the county commissioners. Opening of the road was made contingent on the willingness of ranchers along the section line to donate sufficient land for a right of way. The Brockliss Estate, near Sheridan, through which the western end passed, was the original Brockliss homestead taken up in 1860.
Centerville, comprising a bar opened by Chris Berning in 1902 . . . — Map (db m10801) |
| Nevada (Douglas County), Gardnerville — 131 — Dresslerville |
| | In 1917 State Senator Wm. F. Dressler gave this 40 acre tract to Washo Indians, then living on ranches in Carson Valley. After a school was opened in 1924, it became a nucleus of settlement.
Before the intrusion of caucasians in 1848, Washos living in winter in the Pinenut Hills where they stored autumn harvested pinenuts. In summer, they lived in the Lake Tahoe Basin fishing the tributary streams and gathering roots and berries. In fall, they hunted jack rabbits and gathered seeds in . . . — Map (db m3190) |
| Nevada (Douglas County), Gardnerville — East Fork Hotel Building — 1441 Highway 395 — Vernacular Utilitarian Style |
| | The East Fork Hotel was constructed in 1893 by George and Charley Brown, two brothers who came to Genoa, Nevada with a traveling circus. The Brown Brothers also owned the East Fork Brickyard, providing bricks that were used in many Valley buildings.
The hotel is one of the earliest commercial buildings in Gardnerville. The East Fork advertised, "Excellent accomodations and an excellent livery stable connected" at the turn of the century.
One of three eventual Basque hotels in town, the . . . — Map (db m24832) |
| Nevada (Douglas County), Gardnerville — Farmer’s Telephone Company — 1225 Eddy Street |
| | Built in the early 1900’s and known at
that time as the “Nevada Consolidated
Telephone and Telegraph Company,” only
five telephone lines were originally
installed in Gardnerville. “Long
Distance Connections Available” was
printed in the Gardnerville section of
the Douglas County Business
Directory.
During World War I, the federal
government took over and began
regulating telephone service with a
rate increase.
After World War I the United . . . — Map (db m15835) |
| Nevada (Douglas County), Gardnerville — Gardnerville Branch Jail — 1440 Courthouse Street — Christensen and Madison, Contractor |
| | Constructed by Douglas County on land donated by the East Fork Township's Fourth Justice of the Peace, Mr. L.S. Ezell in 1910. The main jail in Genoa was destroyed by fire in 1910, and the Gardnerville Branch Jail was quickly placed in full service.
The Gardnerville Branch Jail was Douglas County's only jail in the Valley between 1910 and 1915. The lower floor was used to house "guests" while the upper floor served as a courtroom. The upper floor courtroom cost an additional $400 and was . . . — Map (db m21409) |
| Nevada (Douglas County), Gardnerville — J & T Basque Restaurant Building — 1426 Highway 395 — Italianate Commercial Style |
| | This building dates back to the 1870's and was moved to Carson Valley from Virginia City before the end of the 19th Century. It was somewhat commonplace to move buildings from Virginia City after the Comstock Lode Era.
Town founder Lawrence Gilman used the building as the bar and dining room for the Gardnerville Hotel. The hotel had formerly been the Kent House in Genoa before being moved to a spot just north of here. The Gardnerville Hotel burned down and was never rebuilt.
The J & T . . . — Map (db m24091) |
| Nevada (Douglas County), Gardnerville — Jensen Mansion — 1431 Ezell Street — Colonial Revival Style |
| | Arendt Jensen had this beautiful mansion constructed for his family in 1910. Mr. Jensen owned a general store in Gardnerville that became very prosperous. He later established the first bank in the Carson Valley, the Douglas County Farmer's Bank.
An advertisement in the Record Courier in 1906 stated at the "A.Jensen Store you can buy anything at prices that are right."
Meticulously restored, the Jensen Mansion has been a bed and breakfast in the recent past. The home and grounds also . . . — Map (db m21541) |
| Nevada (Douglas County), Gardnerville — Jensen/Schacht House — 1235 Eddy Street — Vernacular Neoclassical Rowhouse Style |
| | The Jensen Family emigrated from Denmark in the late Nineteenth Century. As Gardnerville grew, Arendt Jensen, Sr. took advantage of the growing economy becoming a successful businessman and banker.
The Jensen Family's merchandise store was located on main street along the main stage and freight line. Douglas County Farmer's Bank started by Jensen was the first bank in the Carson Valley.
Owning much of the land in this general area, Jensen conveyed some parcels to family members as the . . . — Map (db m21721) |
| Nevada (Douglas County), Gardnerville — 117 — Kingsbury Grade |
| | Dagget Pass Trail, named for C.D. Dagget, who acquired land at its foot in 1854, was earlier called Georgetown Trail. Replaced in 1860 by the wagon road built by Kingsbury and McDonald, for which they received a Territorial Franchise in 1861, it shortened the distance between Sacramento and Virginia City by 15 miles.
The road cost $585,000. Toll receipts were $190,000 in 1863. Heavy eastward travel occurred in 1860 to 1868. The toll for a wagon and four horses was $17.50 round trip from . . . — Map (db m21892) |
| Nevada (Douglas County), Gardnerville — Perry's Dry Goods — 1448 Highway 395 — Vernacular Residential Style |
| | This building has been used for many commercial purposes dating back to the late 1800's and early 1900's. The single story rear portion of the building is thought to be the original home of John and Mary Gardner, the Town's namesake. Ollie Haugner, who operated a shoe store here, is said to have moved it here from the Gardner Ranch. The lumber in some of the building is thought to have come from the Lake Tahoe area.
Frank Yparraguirre purchased the land and building and was the proprietor . . . — Map (db m21617) |
| Nevada (Douglas County), Gardnerville — Ritchford Hotel — 1404 Highway 395 — Styless Utilitarian Style |
| | Opened in 1896 by Mr. and Mrs. William Ritchford, the three-story hotel was a stage stop. A water tower was also built on the site, however it no longer stands.
The Ritchford was the most luxurious hotel in town at the turn of the century. It was famous for its wonderful meals and well-kept rooms, and visitors from as far away as San Francisco were highly impressed.
An advertisement in the Record-Courier shortly after the turn of the 20th century stated:
Ritchford Hotel
Excellent . . . — Map (db m25577) |
| Nevada (Douglas County), Gardnerville — Sharkey's Nugget — 1440 Highway 395 |
| | The "Corner Saloon" was constructed on this site in the late 1890's. Adjacent uses on and near this site came to include a drug store, blacksmith shop, and mortuary. C.M. Krummes operated the blacksmith shop and mortuary, and served as the first chairman of the Gardnerville town board in the early 1900's.
The building is actually several buildings joined together. The drug store was located inside to the south. The building was known as the "Golden Bubble" until its purchase by Mr. . . . — Map (db m21446) |
| Nevada (Douglas County), Gardnerville — 122 — Sheridan |
| | In 1861, a blacksmith shop, a store, a boarding house, and two saloons comprised the village of Sheridan. The village had grown up around Moses Job’s General Store, established prior to 1855.
The Surveyor General, in his 1889-90 biennial report, stated that Sheridan was the metropolis of the Carson River West Fork farmers.
The Sheridan House, erstwhile boarding adobe, has been converted to a dwelling. It may be seen across the road. It is all that remains of the . . . — Map (db m21309) |
| Nevada (Douglas County), Gardnerville — St. Galls Catholic Church — 1475 Highway 395 |
| | This building served as the first Catholic Church in Gardnerville, and is an excellent representation of brickwork found in many valley buildings.
Completed in 1919 on land donated by local merchant Sam Imelli, the building was used until 1984 for Catholic services.
In 1984, this building was purchased by Ronald and Lynne Cauley and Michael and Barbara Gibbons, who immediately renovated it for its current use as office space.
St. Galls is currently located on Centerville Lane a . . . — Map (db m23250) |
| Nevada (Douglas County), Gardnerville — The French Hotel and Bar — 1437 Highway 395 — Mixed Architectural Style |
| | Owned at one time by Baptiste Borda and later leased to the Mitcheo family. Raymond Borda, upon returning from World War II, owned and operated the hotel for many years. The French Hotel was one of the three main Basque hotels in Gardnerville during the 1930's.
In what is now the parking lot to the rear of this building, a pilota court stood with a large fronton, or wall. Pilota is a traditional Basque handball game. In the mid 1930's, teams from as far away as San Francisco would come to . . . — Map (db m25321) |
| Nevada (Douglas County), Genoa — Douglas Lodge #12, F& AM |
| | Chartered on September 17, 1868 by the newly created Grand Lodge of Nevada, their first Worshiper Master was Robert W. Bollen. In early 1873 they purchased this building in a partially finished condition. It was subsequently completed in November of 1873. Dedicated and occupied. On this, their 125th anniversary, they have continuously held their meetings in this edifice.
Dedicated this 17th day of September 1993 by
Douglas Lodge #12, A & FM
Snowshow Thompson Chapter #1827. E. Clampus Vitus — Map (db m20677) |
| Nevada (Douglas County), Genoa — Genoa — In Search of the Pony Express — Station Marker |
| |
[Front of Marker:]
Genoa
Original Home Station
April 3, 1860 – Aug. 30, 1860
Relay Station
Sep. 1, 1860 – Nov. 20, 1861
By
Town of Genoa
Genoa Volunteer Fire Department
Carson Valley Historical Society
Pony Express Trail Association
[Back of Marker:]
Mandlebaum & Klauber’s Store was located at this site. They were agents for the Pony Express Route and Wells, Fargo & Co.
The original Pony Express Route from April 3, 1860 to May 13, . . . — Map (db m20663) |
| Nevada (Douglas County), Genoa — Genoa Church |
| | Built by volunteers to replace the church destroyed in the Terrible Fire of 1910, this pioneer refuge served the town for town meetings as well as church services for many years. The bell tower and porch were added in 1978 by volunteers.
Genoa Historic District
National Register of Historic Places — Map (db m21245) |
| Nevada (Douglas County), Genoa — Genoa or “Mormon Station” of the Pony Express |
| |
Near this spot stood the
Genoa or “Mormon Station”
of the Pony Express
1860 – 1861
St. Joseph, Missouri
To Sacramento, California.
_________
Dedicated June 9, 1934
By Citizens of Nevada.
Under Leadership Minden Rotary Club — Map (db m20668) |
| Nevada (Douglas County), Genoa — Hanging Tree |
| | On this tree, early morning Nov. 26, 1897 occurred the blackest episode in the history of Nevada. Adam Uber of Calaveras Co. Cal. was forcefully taken from jail abused and hanged by an angry mob, for the pistol killing of Hans Anderson a local teamster in a Millersville bar room Brawel.
Donor “Sharkey” Begovich
Historian and Ranch Owner Arnold Trimmer
Maker: Boone – Sons Sonora, Ca. — Map (db m20655) |
| Nevada (Douglas County), Genoa — John A. “Snowshoe” Thompson — (Jon A. Torsteinson – Rue) — Mailman of the Sierra |
| | Born: April 30, 1827, Tinn, Telemark, Norway
Emigrated to America from Norway: May 30, 1837
Carried the mail: January 1856 – May 1876 (Twice a month -
during the winter for 20 years.)
Distance: 90 miles between Placerville, Ca and Genoa, Nv
Buried: Genoa Cemetery. The gravesite headstone carving
depicts a pair of crossed skis.
Traversing the mighty Sierra Mountain ridges on a pair of homemade
long skis and using his single pole for balance ”Snowshoe” braved 20 to . . . — Map (db m20679) |
| Nevada (Douglas County), Genoa — John A. “Snowshoe” Thompson |
| | Born April 30, 1827 at Upper Tinns, Telemark District of Norway, John A. “Snowshoe” Thompson’s parents Tosten Olsen and Gro Johnsdotter baptized him as John Tostensen. At an early age he learned to “snow skate” (snow ski). In 1837 he moved to America and settled in Illinois with other Norwegian immigrants. He Americanized his name to John A. Thompson and moved to California in 1851. In January 1856, due to severe Sierra winters, “Snowshoe” Thompson began . . . — Map (db m20712) |
| Nevada (Douglas County), Genoa — John A. “Snow-Shoe” Thompson |
| |
[Upper Marker:]
As a Tribute
To a great compatriot from Telemark
This plaque was presented
by the Norwegian Olympic Ski Team
Competing at Sqaw Valley
In February 1960
[Lower Marker:]
Dedicated to
John A. “Snow-Shoe” Thom(p)son
Born April 30, 1827, in Tinn (Atra), Telemark, Norway. Died May 15, 1878 near Woodfords, Calif. A man made immortal for his unbelievable treks through the most severe storms of the Sierra to bring the mail to pioneers . . . — Map (db m20748) |
| Nevada (Douglas County), Genoa — Judge Daniel Webster Virgin — July 4, 1835 – August 19, 1928 |
| | Served as first elected judge of Douglas County from 1864 – 66. Later on he served as District Attorney and Superintendent of Schools.
While in the practice of law he was considered one of the foremost jurists of his time and was engaged in the famous case of Van Sickle vs. Haines.
Snowshoe Thompson Chapter 1827
E Clampus Vitus
July 28, 1990 — Map (db m20785) |
| Nevada (Douglas County), Genoa — 132 — Mormon Station — No. 132 — Erected June 1949 |
| | In 1851 Col. John Reese, with a little band of eighteen men crossed the great deserts and built the first trading post in Nevada, “Mormon Station”. Later came more members of the Mormon Faith who settled and established the town of Genoa. Among these came the first lady settler, Eliza Ann Middaugh Mott, wife of Israel Mott. The first native daughter was Louisa Beatrice Mott.
Under the leadership of Orson Hyde, the community prospered and the area became Carson County, Utah.
Washoe County, Nevada. — Map (db m20686) |
| Nevada (Douglas County), Genoa — 36 — Mormon Station - Genoa |
| | In early June, 1850, a party of Mormons led by Abner and Thomas Blackburn, Hampton S. Beatie and Joseph Dumont, established a trading post about a mile to the north of this site. In September, as they returned to Salt Lake City, a party of Bannock Indians attacked them and stole most of their horses and livestock. On September 9, 1850, the U.S. Congress created the Utah Territory, which included this section of present-day Nevada. Nine months later, June 1, 1851, John and Enoch Reese, Salt Lake . . . — Map (db m20698) |
| Nevada (Douglas County), Genoa — Nevada’s First Newspaper |
| |
The
Territorial Enterprise
Was founded at Genoa
December 8, 1858
Mark Twain
Began his career as
A writer on its staff
———————
Placed December 8, 1938
University of Nevada
Press Club — Map (db m20665) |
| Nevada (Douglas County), Genoa — Old Genoa Bar |
| | In 1863, Al Livingston built this building and called it Livingston’s Exchange. In 1884, Frank Fettic bought it and renamed it Fettic’s Exchange. He operated it as a “Gentlemen’s Saloon” allowing no rough stuff or excessive drinking. It subsequently had three more owners until 1963 when Robert Carver purchased it. Now known as the “Old Genoa Bar” it is the oldest continually operating thirst parlor in the State of Nevada. “No Horses Allowed”
Dedicated . . . — Map (db m20661) |
| Nevada (Douglas County), Genoa — Old Mormon Station |
| | The principle emigrant trail to California’s gold fields in the 1850’s passed about 50 yards east of here. In June, 1850, Hampton S. Beatie and Abner Blackburn, two Mormons from Salt Lake City, established Nevada’s first trading post a few yards from this marker. It was a roofless 20-by-60-foot log structure soon known as “Mormon Station.” Beatie and Blackburn obtained provisions from Placerville, Ca and traded them to emigrants in need who had just crossed the Forty Mile Desert . . . — Map (db m21218) |
| Nevada (Douglas County), Genoa — The Pink House |
| | Built 1855 by Col. John Reese, who established a trading post, Mormon Station, (Genoa) along
Emigrant Trail to California.
Genoa becomes first settlement in Nevada.
For over 145 years The Pink House has been a
famous Nevada landmark. — Map (db m20658) |
| Nevada (Douglas County), Genoa — The Pony Express — 1860 - 1960 ** 1861 - 1961 |
| |
These plaques are near the site
of the original Pony Express Station.
The Pony Express passed through
Genoa, the oldest city in Nevada, until
the completion of the telegraph.
Erected by the Nevada Pony
Express Centennial Committee.
National Pony Express Centennial Association
Dwight D. Eisenhower – Chairman Waddell F. Smith – President — Map (db m20711) |
| Nevada (Douglas County), Genoa — We Salute John “Snowshoe” Thompson / A Tribute From Three Lutheran Churches |
| |
We Salute John “Snowshoe” Thompson
On his homemade snowshoes John carried the mail and supplies over the snowy Sierras for 20 winters. As he traveled, he saved the lives of seven people who were snowbound in mountain cabins. In 1866, after this tall Norwegian became an American citizen, he homesteaded a 160 acre ranch in Diamond Valley. Respected by all who knew him, John was elected to the Alpine County Board of Supervisors.
A Tribute From Three Lutheran . . . — Map (db m20729) |
| Nevada (Douglas County), Glenbrook — Friday’s Added Station |
| | (back) The Pony Express Started on April 3, 1860. The original route from Johnson Pass (Echo Summit) to Genoa went through Hope Valley to Woodfords Station.
On May 14, 1860 the new toll road over Daggett Pass opened to foot and horse traffic and was no used by the Pony Express through Lake Valley. Known as the Kingsbury Grade and built by David Kingsbury and John McDonald it was opened to wagon traffic on August 14, 1860.
A new station was needed and “Friday’s” . . . — Map (db m432) |
| Nevada (Douglas County), Minden — A. F. Neidt House |
| | Built in 1909 by A.F. Neidt, a cement contractor who also poured most of the early sidewalks in Minden. The home was later occupied by Annie Hickey Raycraft, who offered room and board for "unmarried lady" school teachers. — Map (db m23833) |
| Nevada (Douglas County), Minden — C.O.D. Garage |
| | Ground was broken for the garage in 1911, with structure additions in 1917 and 1927. The initials stand for the owner Clarence Oliver Dangberg. Later, under the ownership of the Fred "Brick" Hellwinkel family, the C.O.D. garage was the oldest continuous family owned franchised dealership in Nevada. Over the years the company sold Chevrolet, Buick, Ford, Hupmobile, Jeep, Lauson Tractors, Goodyear Tires, offered AAA towing and sold gas under Union Oil and Shell canopies. — Map (db m23514) |
| Nevada (Douglas County), Minden — Clock Park — The Town of Minden |
| | To recreate turn-of-the-century Minden, local merchants Don and Roxanne Stangle, in 1990, suggested building this park. A beautiful period clock would be its central feature. After seven years of planning and designing the park and raising nearly $40,000 entirely from private benefactors, the merchants of Minden, together with members of the Minden Town Board, set the Minden Clock and landscaped Clock Park on June 6, 1997. The Town of Minden thanks all those who donated significant time, materials or funding to help make Clock Park a reality. — Map (db m23424) |
| Nevada (Douglas County), Minden — Coventry Cross Episcopal Church |
| | Construction of Coventry Cross Episcopal Church began in 1936 at the building's original site in Smith Valley. The church was named for the large stone cross that stands on the church's Rood beam (a beam in a medieval church across the entrance to the choir: it supports the rood, a large crucifix.) The Dean of Coventry Cathedral gave the cross, originally part of St. Michael's Cathedral in Coventry, England, to Bishop Thomas Jenkins in 1930. The church was moved to its present site in 1954, and . . . — Map (db m23948) |
| Nevada (Douglas County), Minden — Douglas County Courthouse |
| | The Nevada Legislature voted to move the county seat to Minden in 1916. The Courthouse, designed by F.J. Delongchamps, was built for $23,178 on a lot deeded from the Dangberg Land and Livestock Company. Originally the building housed all the county offices and the jail. — Map (db m23971) |
| Nevada (Douglas County), Minden — Douglas County World War II Memorial |
| | In Commemoration
of Douglas County men who gave
their lives in World War II
Franklin Mack Andrews ● Semore Arnold ● Donald Cornbread ● Giles Cornbread ● Wilber Frank ● Harlan Fricke ● Walter Leehman ● Howard G. Park ● Charles N. Roberts ● Kenneth G. Storke ● Earl Watson
Carson Valley 20 – 30 Club No. 85
Dedicated June 14, 1952 — Map (db m20881) |
| Nevada (Douglas County), Minden — First National Bank of Nevada |
| | Construction began in 1968 when the old Farmer's Bank, purchased in 1954 by the First National Bank of Nevada, had again outgrown itself. The remodeled building now houses an engineering firm owned and operated by R.O. Anderson. — Map (db m23787) |
| Nevada (Douglas County), Minden — Grace Melissa Dangberg |
| | 1896 — 1985
Grace Dangberg was the granddaughter of Heinrick Frederick Dangberg, a pioneer Carson Valley settler from a village near Minden, Germany, whose family founded Minden, Nevada.
Miss Dangberg, a distinguished Nevadan, devoted her considerable talents and fortune to the enhancement of cultural pursuits and Nevada history, giving generously to the University of Nevada-Reno, the Carson Valley Historical Society and other deserving institutions.
Dedicated by the Historical Society in 1988. — Map (db m3191) |
| Nevada (Douglas County), Minden — Henry Beck House |
| | This, the second house built in Minden (1907), housed Henry Beck, the first manager of the Minden Milling Company, and was located across the street from from the mill at Fifth Street and Railroad Avenue, now Highway 395. — Map (db m23898) |
| Nevada (Douglas County), Minden — John Dangberg House |
| | This house was designed for John Dangberg by Frederic DeLongchamps, a noted architect throughout the West. Construction was completed in 1912. John was one of the Dangberg Brothers who founded Minden in 1906. Dangberg Land and Livestock Company established the town and laid out the square, now known as Minden Park. The first houses around the square were built by employees of his company. — Map (db m23933) |
| Nevada (Douglas County), Minden — M. E. Fay House |
| | Built in 1917 for local rancher M.E. Fay, the home was later owned by John and Norma Ellis. John, Norma and their son Darwin owned and operated the Minden Mercantile. — Map (db m23936) |
| Nevada (Douglas County), Minden — 130 — Minden |
| | Minden, the seat of Douglas County since 1916, was named for a town in Westphalia, Germany, where the founder of the D.F. Dangberg Land and Live Stock Company, was born in 1829. The company established Minden in 1905 to provide terminal facilities for the Virginia and Truckee Railway, which was then extending a branch line southward from Carson City. The passenger and freight depot was situated at this point.
Principle promoter of the town, and its related development, was H.F. Dangberg, Jr. . . . — Map (db m20877) |
| Nevada (Douglas County), Minden — Minden Dry Goods |
| | First opened in 1910 by Chris Christoffersen. This was the first store in Minden of its type, selling dry goods, clothing, shoes, and cameras. Later, the store was operated by Lin Blondin and Ken Watson. In time, it became known as Town and Country under the management of Tom and Norma Andrews. The C.O.D. Garage purchased the building in 1975, creating Pioneer Motor Parts. — Map (db m23578) |
| Nevada (Douglas County), Minden — Minden Flour Milling Company |
| | Completed in 1908, the new mill was financed by many of the early residents of Minden. Initially, it could process 100 barrels of flour daily from the local grain. Its four silos held 65,000 bushels of grain. In 1921 the mill was described as "one of the biggest milling concerns in the state, with a reputation for excellence". Beside flour, a line of chicken mash and cattle feed was produced. The Mill ceased to operate in the late 1960's and was Bently Nevada Inc. in 1975. The building was . . . — Map (db m23981) |
| Nevada (Douglas County), Minden — Minden Park |
| | Built in 1906. the park became the “town square” for the first residential section of Minden. The first bandstand, a rectangular structure, was built in 1914. The present bandstand was built by the Minden Rotary Club in 1984 and dedicated to Wilton Neddenriep, a valley rancher and Rotarian who was killed in an accident on his ranch. — Map (db m20893) |
| Nevada (Douglas County), Minden — Minden's First Homesite |
| | This site marks the end of the Virginia and Truckee rail extension from Carson City which was completed in 1906. A depot was built here as well as first home site for the station manager, Herb Coffin. Mr. Coffin’s home was a converted boxcar but a house was built for him in 1906. The railway into Minden initiated the growth of the town and the V & T thrived until the late 1930’s when its operation became questionable. The town was growing but the railroads’ profitability was lagging. The last . . . — Map (db m23430) |
| Nevada (Douglas County), Minden — Reed-Meneley Insurance |
| | The original building was constructed in 1951 for the partnership of Warren Reed and Willard Meneley Insurance Company. In 1953 the offices also served as the temporary home for the Douglas County Public Library. Reed's son Alan and family currently operate a restaurant on the site. — Map (db m23742) |
| Nevada (Douglas County), Minden — Second Farmer's Bank of Carson Valley |
| | The Second Farmer's Bank was constructed in 1918 and operated until 1968. The bank had sound financial resources for its size and in 1933, following a bank moratorium called by President Roosevelt, Farmer's Bank was among the first in the nation to reopen. The building has been used in movies and as a forest fire lookout station. Today it houses offices. — Map (db m23700) |
| Nevada (Douglas County), Minden — The Heidlberg |
| | Built in 1910, few buildings in Minden have experienced a more diverse life. Its many uses include a saloon/bar, card parlor, soda fountain, grocery store, and several restaurants. — Map (db m23361) |
| Nevada (Douglas County), Zephyr Cove — 219 — Glenbrook |
| | Lumbering operations in the Glenbrook area of Lake Tahoe began in 1861. Consolidation of V-Flume systems in and near Clear Creek Canyon by 1872 made it possible to float lumber, cordwood, and sawed material from Spooner’s Summit to Carson City and to eliminate wagon hauling over the 9-year old Lake Bigler Toll Road (Kings Canyon Road).
In 1873, the new Carson & Tahoe Lumber & Fluming Company, under Duane Bliss, assumed all operations, becoming the largest Comstock wood and lumber combine. . . . — Map (db m21014) |
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