Gardnerville in Douglas County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Jensen Mansion
1431 Ezell Street
— Colonial Revival Style —
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, February 18, 2000
1. Jensen Mansion Marker
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 appeared in the movie "The Wizard" starring Fred Savage and Beau Bridges.
The home was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989.
In the upper left corner is the seal of the City of Gardnerville, and in the lower right corner is the seal of the US Forest Service.
Erected 2004.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture
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Location. 38° 56.509′ N, 119° 44.817′ W. Marker is in Gardnerville, Nevada, in Douglas County. Marker is at the intersection of Ezell Street and Eddy Street, on the left when traveling south on Ezell Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1431 Ezell Street, Gardnerville NV 89410, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Arendt Jensen Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Jensen/Schacht House (within shouting distance of this marker); Airtanker 130 Is Headed West (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gardnerville Branch Jail (about 400 feet away); Arendt Jensen Merchandise (about 600 feet away); Adaven Building (about 600 feet away); The French Hotel and Bar (about 600 feet away); J & T Basque Restaurant Building (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gardnerville.
More about this marker. The marker is located on the white picket fence to the immediate left of the entrance gate. The mansion is located on private property.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. Jensen's store
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 25, 2009
2. Jensen Mansion
Credits. This page was last revised on December 21, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 11, 2009, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 1,843 times since then and 67 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 11, 2009, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
