Stone Cabin

Stone Cabin. . , This cabin is typical of early homes built by the first pioneers to settle this valley. It was built in the 1870's by George Moody. The blocks for the walls were hand-hewn from the surrounding volcanic tuff. Chisel marks can still be clearly seen on the north side of the cabin. , The cabin was later owned by the Hollinger family until the early 1900's. Occupied periodically as a summer home until the 1970's. Nevada State Parks acquired the property in 1991. Restoration began with the replacement of the original lime mortar. The lime mortar used was very susceptible to erosion due to the small amount of cement in the mixture which was expensive and difficult to transport in the 1800's. After the structure was stabilized, a new roof and interior repairs were completed in 1995.