Carson City, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Stewart-Nye Residence
Photographed By Trev Meed, August 30, 2009
1. Stewart-Nye Residence Marker
This house was built about 1860 of local sandstone for William Morris Stewart who lived here until 1862. He sold it to the Territorial Governor of Nevada, James W. Nye. The two men served as Nevada's first United States Senators after the territory achieved Statehood. Stewart, serving from 1864 to 1875 and again from 1887 to 1905. Nye served from 1864 to 1873. Both men were originally from New York.
The house later became the home of Nevada Supreme Court Chief justice George F. Talbot. In 1917 he sold the house and block to the Catholic diocese and it served as the rectory for the Catholic Church. It was subsequently sold for commercial use.
Erected by Nevada State Park System. Carson City Historical Commission. Nevada Landmark Society. (Marker Number 175.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion • Government & Politics • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.
Location. 39° 9.856′ N, 119° 46.245′ W. Marker is in Carson City, Nevada. Marker is at the intersection of North Minnesota Street and West King Street, on the right when traveling south on North Minnesota Street. The building is located on the northwest corner.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Methodist Church of Carson City (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. Peter’s Episcopal Church (about 600 feet away); Olcovich-Meyers House (about 800 feet away); Rinckel Mansion (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old Globe Saloon (approx. 0.2 miles away); Carson City (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ormsby House (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. Charles Hotel (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Carson City.
Photographed By Brian Phelps, December 15, 2020
2. Stewart-Nye Residence Marker
Photographed By Trev Meed, August 30, 2009
3. King Street View of the House
Photographed By Trev Meed, August 30, 2009
4. Stewart-Nye Residence
Photographed By Aaron A. Gallup, December 1, 1972
5. Stewart-Nye Residence
HABS NEV,13-CARCI,11--1. Historic American Buildings Survey - Library of Congress
Credits. This page was last revised on December 20, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 8, 2015, by Trev Meed of Round Mountain, Nevada. This page has been viewed 458 times since then and 44 times this year. Last updated on December 15, 2020, by Brian Phelps of Carson City, Nevada. Photos: 1. submitted on October 8, 2015, by Trev Meed of Round Mountain, Nevada. 2. submitted on December 15, 2020, by Brian Phelps of Carson City, Nevada. 3, 4. submitted on October 9, 2015, by Trev Meed of Round Mountain, Nevada. 5. submitted on October 10, 2015. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
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