Gardnerville in Douglas County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Arendt Jensen Home
1243 A&B Eddy Street
— Vernacular with Bungalow Elements Style —
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 25, 2009
1. Arendt Jensen Home Marker
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.
Arendt Jr. and his wife Minnie worked at the family store on Main Street. Although Arendt Jr. passed on in 1935, Minnie continued to live in the home until 1991.
The home was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1994. The home is now owned by the Chase Family and currently used for professional offices.
Erected 2004 by Town of Gardnerville.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1932.
Location. 38° 56.493′ N, 119° 44.833′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Jensen/Schacht House (within shouting distance of this marker); Jensen Mansion (within shouting distance of this marker); Airtanker 130 Is Headed West (within shouting distance of this marker); Gardnerville Branch Jail (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Arendt Jensen Merchandise (about 500 feet away); Adaven Building (about 500 feet away); J & T Basque Restaurant Building (about 500 feet away); The French Hotel and Bar (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gardnerville.
More about this marker. In the upper left corner of the marker is the seal of the Town of Gardnerville, while in the lower right corner is the seal of the US Forest Service, which provided a grant for this marker.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 25, 2009
2. Wide shot of marker (on pole, below the Eddy St. sign) with Arendt Jensen home in background
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 25, 2009
3. Arendt Jensen Home
Credits. This page was last revised on December 21, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2009, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 1,117 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 16, 2009, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
