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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMGYU_ritchford-hotel_Gardnerville-NV.html
Opened in 1896 by Mr. and Mrs. William Ritchford, the three-story hotel was a stage stop. A water tower was also built on the site, however it no longer stands.
The Ritchford was the most luxurious hotel in town at the turn of the century. It w…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMGUB_airtanker-130-is-headed-west_Gardnerville-NV.html
From this Valley on 17 June 2002, the crew of Tanker 130, Steven Wass, Craig Labare and Michael Davis answered the call to duty and took wing to fight a horrific fire in the Sierras. For their determination and ultimate sacrifice, we honor their m…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMGTF_the-french-hotel-and-bar_Gardnerville-NV.html
Owned at one time by Baptiste Borda and later leased to the Mitcheo family. Raymond Borda, upon returning from World War II, owned and operated the hotel for many years. The French Hotel was one of the three main Basque hotels in Gardnerville duri…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMGHN_east-fork-hotel-building_Gardnerville-NV.html
The East Fork Hotel was constructed in 1893 by George and Charley Brown, two brothers who came to Genoa, Nevada with a traveling circus. The Brown Brothers also owned the East Fork Brickyard, providing bricks that were used in many Valley building…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMFZ1_j-t-basque-restaurant-building_Gardnerville-NV.html
This building dates back to the 1870's and was moved to Carson Valley from Virginia City before the end of the 19th Century. It was somewhat commonplace to move buildings from Virginia City after the Comstock Lode Era.
Town founder Lawrence Gi…
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…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEAN_adaven-building_Gardnerville-NV.html
Originally the site of the I.O.O.F. hall built by Baptiste Borda at the turn of the 19th Century. The Adaven Building has been a merchandise store, soda fountain, restaurant, and hotel. The Adaven Building also had a post office for a period of ti…