Genoa in Douglas County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Hans Meyer–Kassel
Artist of Nevada
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, May 14, 2023
1. Hans Meyers–Kassel Marker
Inscription.
Hans Meyer–Kassel. Artist of Nevada. After a long odyssey from Germany Hans Meyer-Kassel and his wife Maria fell in love with Genoa and settled here in 1945. They became an integral part of this community residing here until their deaths. From the haven of his studio just up the road Hans painted many of his finest works including, Carson Valley and Nevada landscapes. Portraits of Nevada and California governors as well as friends and neighbors. And exquisite still life floral paintings. The painting etched on this monument was created by Hans to commemorate the centennial of Nevada’s first settlement at Genoa celebrated in 1951., Hans , Born 1872. Germany , Died 1952, Genoa, Nevada, Maria , Born 1898. Germany , Died 1984. Genoa, Nevada
After a long odyssey from Germany Hans Meyer-Kassel and his wife Maria fell in love with Genoa and settled here in 1945. They became an integral part of this community residing here until their deaths. From the haven of his studio just up the road Hans painted many of his finest works including, Carson Valley and Nevada landscapes. Portraits of Nevada and California governors as well as friends and neighbors. And exquisite still life floral paintings. The painting etched on this monument was created by Hans to commemorate the centennial of Nevada’s first settlement at Genoa celebrated in 1951.
Hans
Born 1872. Germany
Died 1952, Genoa, Nevada
Maria
Born 1898. Germany
Died 1984. Genoa, Nevada
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1945.
Location. 39° 0.293′ N, 119° 50.757′ W. Marker is in Genoa, Nevada, in Douglas County. Marker is on Main Street south of Fifth Street, on the right when traveling south. The black granite marker is on the lawn of the Genoa Courthouse Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2304 Main Street, Genoa NV 89411, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Judge Daniel Webster Virgin (here, next to this marker); The Pony Express (a few steps from this
"These images span Meyer-Kassel’s career and represent several different artistic genres and styles."
(Submitted on October 9, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.)
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, May 14, 2023
2. Hans Meyer–Kassel Marker
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, May 14, 2023
3. Hans Meyer–Kassel Marker
The marker is on the lawn to the left of the courthouse museum.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 9, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 60 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on October 9, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.
