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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMFOZ_second-farmers-bank-of-carson-valley_Minden-NV.html
The Second Farmer's Bank was constructed in 1918 and operated until 1968. The bank had sound financial resources for its size and in 1933, following a bank moratorium called by President Roosevelt, Farmer's Bank was among the first in the nation t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMFLT_minden-dry-goods_Minden-NV.html
First opened in 1910 by Chris Christoffersen. This was the first store in Minden of its type, selling dry goods, clothing, shoes, and cameras. Later, the store was operated by Lin Blondin and Ken Watson. In time, it became known as Town and Countr…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMFK4_c-o-d-garage_Minden-NV.html
Ground was broken for the garage in 1911, with structure additions in 1917 and 1927. The initials stand for the owner Clarence Oliver Dangberg. Later, under the ownership of the Fred "Brick" Hellwinkel family, the C.O.D. garage was the oldest cont…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMFI4_mindens-first-homesite_Minden-NV.html
This site marks the end of the Virginia and Truckee rail extension from Carson City which was completed in 1906. A depot was built here as well as first home site for the station manager, Herb Coffin. Mr. Coffin's home was a converted boxcar but a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMFHY_clock-park_Minden-NV.html
To recreate turn-of-the-century Minden, local merchants Don and Roxanne Stangle, in 1990, suggested building this park. A beautiful period clock would be its central feature. After seven years of planning and designing the park and raising nearly …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMFGG_the-heidlberg_Minden-NV.html
Built in 1910, few buildings in Minden have experienced a more diverse life. Its many uses include a saloon/bar, card parlor, soda fountain, grocery store, and several restaurants.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMFDS_st-galls-catholic-church_Gardnerville-NV.html
This building served as the first Catholic Church in Gardnerville, and is an excellent representation of brickwork found in many valley buildings. Completed in 1919 on land donated by local merchant Sam Imelli, the building was used until 1984…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEGJ_kingsbury-grade_Gardnerville-NV.html
Dagget Pass Trail, named for C.D. Dagget, who acquired land at its foot in 1854, was earlier called Georgetown Trail. Replaced in 1860 by the wagon road built by Kingsbury and McDonald, for which they received a Territorial Franchise in 1861, it s…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMECF_jensen-schacht-house_Gardnerville-NV.html
The Jensen Family emigrated from Denmark in the late Nineteenth Century. As Gardnerville grew, Arendt Jensen, Sr. took advantage of the growing economy becoming a successful businessman and banker. The Jensen Family's merchandise store was loca…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEBJ_arendt-jensen-home_Gardnerville-NV.html
The Arendt Jensen, Jr. House is a 1-1/2 story bungalow style home and stands near the Arendt Jensen Mansion, the first and largest home built by the Jensen Family. Completed in 1932, the home was built for Arendt Jensen, Jr. and his wife Minnie…
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