Carson City, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Bliss Mansion

Photographed by Melissa H Spease, September 10, 2025

1. Bliss Mansion Marker

Inscription.
Built by Duane L. Bliss
Lumber & railroad Magnate
1879

In it's time the most modern & largest home in Nevada. Entirely constructed of clear lumber & square nails. First home in Nevada entirely piped for gas lighting.

Erected by Nevada State Park System, Nevada Landmarks Society. (Marker Number 70.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1879.

Location. 39° 10.037′ N, 119° 46.328′ W. Marker is in Carson City, Nevada. It is at the intersection of Elizabeth Street and West Robinson Street, on the left when traveling north on Elizabeth Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 612 W Robinson Street, Carson City NV 89703, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Lake Tahoe Basin

and in Greater Reno Area.

It is also in the American Mountain West.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Governor's Mansion (within shouting distance of this marker); Orion Clemens House (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. Peter’s Episcopal Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Stewart-Nye Residence (approx. ¼ mile away); Methodist Church of Carson City (approx. ¼ mile away); Old Globe Saloon (approx. ¼ mile away); The United States Mint Carson City, Nevada (approx. ¼ mile away); Dedicated to You, A Free Citizen in a Free Land (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Carson City.

Photographed by Melissa H Spease, September 10, 2025

2. Bliss Mansion Marker

Bliss Mansion House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Melissa H Spease, September 10, 2025

3. Bliss Mansion House

Credits. This page was last revised on September 15, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 15, 2025, by Melissa H Spease of Las Vegas, Nevada. This page has been viewed 134 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 15, 2025, by Melissa H Spease of Las Vegas, Nevada. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.