Minden in Douglas County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Minden Dry Goods

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 11, 2009

1. Minden Dry Goods Marker

Inscription. 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.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.

Location. 38° 57.197′ N, 119° 45.805′ W. Marker is in Minden, Nevada, in Douglas County. Marker is at the intersection of Esmeralda Avenue and Fourth Street, on the right when traveling north on Esmeralda Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1595 Esmeralda Avenue, Minden NV 89423, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. C.O.D. Garage (within shouting distance of this marker); Second Farmer's Bank of Carson Valley (within shouting distance of this marker); Reed-Meneley Insurance (within shouting distance of this marker); The Heidlberg (within shouting distance of this marker); First National Bank of Nevada (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Clock Park

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(about 400 feet away); A. F. Neidt House (about 400 feet away); Minden's First Homesite (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Minden.

More about this marker. The marker is located to the left of the front door.

View of Minden Dry Goods Store and COD Garage (1920s) image. Click for full size.

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2. View of Minden Dry Goods Store and COD Garage (1920s)

Minden Dry Goods Store (2009) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 11, 2009

3. Minden Dry Goods Store (2009)

Credits. This page was last revised on December 21, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 24, 2009, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 973 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 24, 2009, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.