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On C Street west of Victorian Plaza Circle, on the right when traveling west.
"Leaving the [Truckee] river bore off to the right over a sage plain near a mile with rather sandy road to the base of a low ridge." - D. B. Andrews, Aug 9, 1852 — — Map (db m149888) HM
On Victoria Ave at Pyramid Way (Nevada Route 445), on the right when traveling east on Victoria Ave.
This honors the heroism and hardihood of the thousands of Chinese who played a major role in the history of Nevada. From across the Pacific the Chinese came to California during the Gold Rush of '49 and on to the mountains and deserts of this state . . . — — Map (db m73946) HM
On Galetti Way at East 4th Street, on the right when traveling north on Galetti Way.
Opened to the public on June 20 1909, Coney Island was among the most elaborate amusement parks of its day. Otto G. Benschuetz, founder and owner, landscaped the grounds, put in a children's playground, a bandstand for outdoor concerts and a dance . . . — — Map (db m149980) HM
On South Stanford Way at East Greg Street on South Stanford Way.
"Oldest remaining school in Nevada"
Constructed in 1864 - in continuous use until 1958
Glendale, as a settlement, preceded Reno and was destined to be the metropolis on the Truckee River until the Central Pacific Railroad was induced to . . . — — Map (db m111444) HM
On Victorian Avenue at 10th Street, on the right when traveling east on Victorian Avenue.
Glendale, as a settlement, preceded Reno and was destined to be the metropolis on the Truckee River until the Central Pacific Railroad was induced to bypass the community for a station at Lake's Crossing (Reno).
E. C. Sessions, the first . . . — — Map (db m93941) HM
On Victorian Ave at Prater Way (Nevada Route 445), on the right when traveling east on Victorian Ave.
Railroad Park was officially dedicated on July 4, 1976, in commemoration of our nation's 200th birthday. It was officially named James C. Lillard Railroad Park, by the City of Sparks City Council on July 12, 1976, in honor of Mayor James C. . . . — — Map (db m67227) HM
On Interstate 80 east of Cantlon Drive, on the right when traveling west.
Prospecting began in 1860 with additional claims being staked in 1864. The greatest activity took place between 1901 and 1903 and continued until 1921. Subsequently, mining has been sporadic over the years, but again is being done today. Total . . . — — Map (db m167370) HM
On Pyramid Way (Nevada Route 445) at Victorian Ave, on the left when traveling south on Pyramid Way.
Replacement Marker:
Soon after 1900, laborers reworked some 373 miles of the original Central Pacific (now the Southern Pacific) line between Reno and Ogden, Utah. The effort involved shortening of the line in some places. One such . . . — — Map (db m67223) HM
Updated Marker:
Engaged in straightening and realigning the old Central Pacific trackage across Nevada, the Southern Pacific Company moved its shops and headquarters from Wadsworth to this location in 1904. The railroad set aside five . . . — — Map (db m67222) HM
On Victorian Avenue east of Victorian Plaza Circle, on the right when traveling west.
Built in 1905, the Bank of Sparks, the first bank in the City, served residents and railroad workers from the Southern Pacific Railroad.
The Romanesque Revival architecture of the building is rare in Sparks, and includes a wide stone arch around . . . — — Map (db m149932) HM
Near Interstate 80 at milepost 27, on the right when traveling east.
The Truckee River, seen below, runs from Lake Tahoe to Pyramid Lake. The river's first recorded discovery was by Captain John C. Fremont in January, 1844. He camped by its terminus at Pyramid, then followed it to the big bend at Wadsworth. Captain . . . — — Map (db m67268) HM
On Tahoe Pyramid Bikeway, on the left when traveling east.
[Just before fording to the north side of Truckee River]" the road forks the left hand one is the old Truckee Route to Sacramento...The right hand one and the one we traveled is Beckwiths Cutoff [Beckwourth Trail]" - East S. Owen, Aug 22, 1852 — — Map (db m149925) HM