Glendale School
Constructed in 1864 - in continuous use until 1958
Glendale, as a settlement, preceded Reno and was destined to be the metropolis on the Truckee River until the Central Pacific Railroad was induced to bypass the community for a station at Lakes Crossing (Reno).
First teacher was E.C. Sessions, who organized the school and taught in his home until the building was constructed. The original board of trustees was made up of John F. Stone, William Steele and N.C. Haslund.
Over the years a great many Nevadans were educated at Glendale School. Perhaps the most notable student was U.S. Senator Patrick A. McCarran.
Built at a cost of $1,446, the school stands as a shrine in memory of its builder, Archie Bryant, and a once bustling community.
Erected by Nevada State Park System, Troop #76 - Boys Scouts of America. (Marker Number 169.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1864.
Location. 39° 31.284′ N, 119° 44.594′ W. Marker is in Sparks, Nevada, in Washoe County. Marker is at the intersection of South Stanford Way and East Greg Street on South Stanford Way
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Truckee Trail - Truckee Meadows Ford (approx. ¼ mile away); Southern Pacific Railroad Yards (approx. one mile away); Chinese in Nevada (approx. 1.1 miles away); James C. Lillard Railroad Park History (approx. 1.1 miles away); Glendale School (1864-1958) (approx. 1.1 miles away); The Bank of Sparks (approx. 1.2 miles away); Beckworth Trail - Over a Sage Plain (approx. 1.4 miles away); Sparks (approx. 1.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sparks.
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Credits. This page was last revised on December 13, 2017. It was originally submitted on December 13, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 300 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 13, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.