Mesquite in Clark County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Drug Store / Bakery

Circa 1940

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, August 29, 2011

1. Drug Store / Bakery Marker

Inscription. In the 1940's the place to go was Leonard Patty's soda fountain and drug store. This was the first soda fountain in town and served up all the favorites for quenching thirst in those days, including phosphates and sodas of all varieties – lemon, vanilla and cherry. This building has had several uses, including a bakery, an American Legion hall, and a residence.

Erected by City of Mesquite. (Marker Number 16.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine.

Location. 36° 48.301′ N, 114° 3.872′ W. Marker is in Mesquite, Nevada, in Clark County. Marker is on North Sandhill Boulevard, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 60 North Sandhill Boulevard, Mesquite NV 89027, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Abram Woodbury Home and Gas Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles Hardy Home (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); William Abbott Home / Abbott Hotel (about 400 feet away); John David Pulsipher Home (about 400 feet away); Rock House (about

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400 feet away); Ervin "Casey" Jones House (about 400 feet away); Charles Arthur Hughes Home (about 500 feet away); Mary Jane Leavitt Abbott (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mesquite.

Regarding Drug Store / Bakery. Still Standing

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, August 29, 2011

2. Drug Store / Bakery Marker

Close-Up of Photo Displayed on Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner

3. Close-Up of Photo Displayed on Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 20, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 612 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 2, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.