Truckee in Nevada County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Truckee’s Old Stone Garage and Site of Town’s First Dwelling

Photographed By Syd Whittle, October 21, 2009

1. Truckee’s Old Stone Garage and Site of Town’s First Dwelling Marker

Inscription. In 1863, Joseph Gray built Truckee’s first structure on this site for use as the Dutch Flat–Donner Lake Wagon Road’s Toll Station. The old log structure was moved in 1907 to the Englehart property on Church Street, one block east of this site, where it still stands today and the brethren of ECV dedicated a plaque in 1965. In 1909, D.J. Smith, with the help of European–trained stone masons, constructed the present building for use as a livery and garage.

Erected 1972 by Chief Truckee Chapter 3691, E Clampus Vitus August 12, 1972. Rededicated July 4, 1981.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings • Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1863.

Location. 39° 19.742′ N, 120° 11.073′ W. Marker is in Truckee, California, in Nevada County. Marker is at the intersection of Bridge Street and Jibboom Street, on the right when traveling south on Bridge Street. Marker is mounted on the front of the building facing Bridge Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10070 Bridge Street, Truckee CA 96161, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. “The Tin Can” ----------- “Dot’s Place” (within shouting distance

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of this marker); First Log Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); C.P.R.R. Truckee Round House (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Theodore Dehone Judah (about 600 feet away); First Transcontinental Railroad - Truckee (about 600 feet away); Jax Truckee Diner (about 700 feet away); George Schaffer (about 700 feet away); George Schaffer House (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Truckee.

Additional commentary.
1. From the Historic Truckee Walking Tour Brochure:
Stone Garage
This building is on the location of Truckee’s first building; Gray’s Station. The current stone building was constructed around 1911 and served as a carriage house and blacksmith shop.

— Submitted October 22, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.

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Photographed By Syd Whittle, October 21, 2009

2. Truckee’s Old Stone Garage and Site of Town’s First Dwelling

Marker is located on the far left of the building

Photographed By Syd Whittle, October 21, 2009

3. Truckee’s Old Stone Garage and Site of Town’s First Dwelling

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,357 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 22, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.