Minden in Douglas County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)
The Heidlberg
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 11, 2009
1. The Heidlberg Marker
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.
Location. 38° 57.178′ N, 119° 45.758′ W. Marker is in Minden, Nevada, in Douglas County. Marker is at the intersection of Esmeralda Avenue and 3rd Street, on the right when traveling west on Esmeralda Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1588 US Highway 395, 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. Clock Park (within shouting distance of this marker); C.O.D. Garage (within shouting distance of this marker); Minden's First Homesite (within shouting distance of this marker); Minden (within shouting distance of this marker); Minden Dry Goods (within shouting distance of this marker); Second Farmer's Bank of Carson Valley (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Reed-Meneley Insurance (about 400 feet away); First National Bank of Nevada (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Minden.
More about this marker. The marker is mounted on the corner of the building, to the left of the
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2. View of Heidelberg Building (1920s)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 11, 2009
3. Francisco's (formerly the Heidelberg)- the marker is on the left corner of the building.
From the Take a Walk, and DISCOVER MINDEN! brochure, by Wynne Maule: "...1909: The first Heidelberg bar opens for business in May 1909 under the ownership of Fritz Dangberg, a cousin of the town's founders....1910: Fritz Dangberg builds a new Heidelberg saloon, an all brick building located at Third and Esmeralda streets. The building eventually becomes home to the Minden Grocery Store, followed by the Pony Express Restaurant and then by Francisco's Mexican Restaurant, its current occupant."
Credits. This page was last revised on December 21, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 17, 2009, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 987 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 17, 2009, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 2. submitted on October 24, 2009, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 3. submitted on October 17, 2009, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
