Carson City History

Happy Wednesday, Carson City! We’re half way through the work week with a chilly day ahead. The high is 68, low at 28. Today is October 17, and here’s what we have in store for you today:

On Wednesday, Oct. 17, Leisure Hour Club members will hear about Carson City’s lost history from local author and historian Peter Mires.

The Friends of the Nevada State Museum thanks everyone who attended, donated to, and participated in the sold out and overwhelmingly successful performance of their original production of A Night with Notorious Nevadans.

We are running out of summer weekends. I know that’s hard to believe right now, but hoodies and everything pumpkin is just beyond the horizon. Grab summer with both hands and go enjoy this beautiful city. The Brewery Arts Center brings Dennis Johnson and the Mississippi Ramblers to the stage for tonight’s free concert. Check out the Railroad Museum for your fill of music and antique motor cars. Car lovers have two shows to choose from today: spectators will be able to enjoy both, but you’ll have to pick one if you want to enter your ride. Keep reading for more summertime fun.

Some Carson City history and stories about the Foreman and Roberts families who lived in this historic house are presented on a free, docent led tour. You will see a house museum and artifacts representing life in the 1880s through early 1900s. After touring the House, enjoy light refreshments and see the recently completed Carriage House and the informative new historical exhibits on display there.

See and hear highlights of Carson City history this summer with docent led tours of the Foreman-Roberts House on north Carson Street.

Friends Of The Carson City Library presents featured Nevada Authors, Sandie La Nae and Arline La Ferry
at the Brower's Corner Book Store.
May 1, 2018. 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.

A free event.

La Nae and La Ferry will present a Powerpoint program on a volume of their "Weird" series, "Weird Carson City." A book full of interesting and intriguing tidbits of Carson City history, sure to amuse and enthrall the information written on the pages.

711 E. Washington Street. Carson City, NV 89706.

"Weird Carson City" books will be available for purchase after the lecture.

Author Bonnie Boice Nishikawa will speak on her book "Nevada State Orphans/Children’s Home: My Life as a 'Home' Kid" at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park this Sunday, August 6, at 10:00 a.m.

A Carson City walking tour highlighting the homes of former Nevada governors is being offered on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month by the Friends of the Nevada State Museum.

Do you believe in magic? The Friends of the Carson Middle School Band Program hope you do and come out to enjoy an evening of illusion at the Community Center. Earth week kicks off at Western Nevada College with a clothing donation drive for Big Brothers and Sisters. Learn about various organizations, Carson City history and heritage, and enter the free raffle at tonight’s ‘Explore Culture and Diversity’ event at the Carson Library. Join the boys of J and M Productions for another fun night of karaoke at Caterpillar’s Hookah Lounge.

WEDNESDAY:

CARSON CITY, Nev. – When the United States entered World War I, 100 years ago this month, it had more soldiers than guns.

Carson City history is fascinating, and there’s so much of it. But, much of it is gone and so much is untold. That is, until now.

A significant part of this city’s history is finally being told by Bonnie Boice Nishikawa, new historian/author, who has just published a chronicle of her experiences growing up in the Nevada State Orphans/Children’s Home or “Sunny Acres”, once very much a part of the downtown history between 1870-1992.

The Carson City Visitors Bureau is using the latest in new technology to highlight some of the city’s oldest buildings.

The iconic Blue Line Trail — which features notable homes on the historic west side — is now available on the Visit Carson City app.

Carson City’s rich and intriguing history is explored and theatrically relived in our seasonal evening walking tours, led by Madame Curry a ghostly, witty and fictional character named after the widow of Carson City’s founder, Abe Curry.

The Carson City Ghost Walks evening walking tours are a delightfully spooky and enjoyable way to experience Carson City’s Victorian Era and diverse history. Tours are this Saturday, July 9 and again on Saturday, July 23.

Since 2003 the Office of Business Development, through the Redevelopment Authority Citizens Committee, has chosen and produced an ornament featuring an important building in the history of our city.

Featured ornaments of the past and still available are St. Peter’s, Civic Auditorium, Presbyterian Church Depot, V&T Depot, St. Teresa, Bliss Mansion and more.

Mary Bennett first went on the Carson City Ghost Walk as a reporter for the local radio station 23 years ago. With a theater background and storytelling instincts, she was immediately drawn to the historic production.

“I loved it so much,” she recalled. Bennett joined the cast right away, becoming one of the characters from Carson City’s history to give a tour of the city as it was in its early days. This year, the Carson City Ghost Walk and Ghost Walking Tours kicks off May 23 with six tours to follow throughout summer and fall.

Head down to the Friends of the Carson City Library’s book store tonight to hear author Mark S. Bacon speak about his newest book, Death in Nostalgia City.

A talk about the freeway art in Carson City by Mary Fischer, author of Carson City History in Motion is tonight, as well; sponsored by the Douglas County Historical Society, it will be held at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center in Gardnerville. If you need to sing your heart out, check out karaoke at the Feisty Goat Pub or at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar.

THURSDAY:

This panorama photograph is of the Carson River at the eastern edge of town, near Highway 50 and Deer Run Road.
Lots of subtle Nevada colors in this photo view-and even some fog in the far background.

Mary Fischer will present a free lecture called "Carson City's History in Motion" on Thursday, Sept. 19 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at BRIC (Business Resource Innovation Center) at 108 East Proctor Street. Mrs. Fisher is from GROW (Gardeners Reclaiming Our Waysides).

Carson City will be in the national spotlight as film crews from C-SPAN will begin taping a segment beginning July 8 that will feature local history and authors that will air to a nationwide audience in August.

Mayor Robert Crowell and Charter Communications will welcome the national network on the steps of the Nevada State Capitol as they prepare for a week-long visit to record and feature the city’s history and literary life. On Monday, July 8, C-SPAN representatives will reveal the stories and segments that will be explored.

There will be a ceremony, followed by a cocktail reception with hosted wine and beer bar, to announce the winners of the Carson Memories contest. The winners will remain secret until the ceremony.

The event will be held on Monday, April 22, 2013 from 5:30 – 6:30 pm on the second floor outside the banquet rooms at the Carson Nugget in Carson City.

Three winners will receive prizes outlined below.
1st place-$500 cash.
2nd place-iPad.
3rd place-Kindle Fire.
Honorable mentions will also be announced.

Local Author, Sandie La Nae, is having a book signing at the St. Charles Hotel on Sunday August 5, 2012, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Her new book, "St. Charles Hotel The Wild West Past The Haunted Present" is a tribute to all who have owned and managed the buildings, to those who have rented rooms, and to those whose lives ended within the walls.

Celebrate the past Chamber Chairs who have been a part of Carson City’s community and history at the Carson City Chamber’s Annual Meeting on Monday, July 23 at the Silver Oak Golf Club.
The event begins at 5:30 P.M. with a no host cocktail reception, followed by a barbeque. At 7 P.M., the program begins installation of the 2012 – 2013 Board.
The cost of entrance is $45 per person, and it includes a commemorative book.
The event will be located at 1251 Country Club Drive and an RSVP is required before July 18. RSVP by calling 775-882-1565.

Jed Block will present a slideshow/talk on Thursday, May 17, 2012, at 6:00 p.m. at the Carson City Library. The title of the talk is "Now and Then: a Pictorial Analysis of Carson City Changes." Mr. Block has collected numerous pictures of Carson City's Carson Street and downtown area from earlier periods, such as the 1950s and 1960s, and compares them to recent photos of the same locations. These comparisons reveal a lot about the history of Carson City and the colorful people who shaped its future. The event is free and open to the public.

Carson City Mayor Robert Crowell wishes Willa Oldham Ramsden happy 100th birthday on Sunday, November 27th. Willa is a local historian who has written two books on Carson City history.

Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong confirms that a fourth victim of today’s tragic shooting at the IHOP restaurant located in south Carson City has died. The victim was a female member of the Nevada National Guard, had been flown to Renown Medical Center and had undergone surgery. To date, four victims have died (3 Nevada National Guard members and one civilian); the shooter has also died.

Monday night's presentation of the new plan for the Carson City Center development to the Nugget Advisory Committee has put this much-criticized project back on track, even winning over some long-time opponents.

The new plan is different enough it needs a new name: Nugget Project 2.0.

Time to flip a coin and cash in on some Carson City history this week.
Today through Saturday is National Coin Week and the Nevada State Museum and Reno Coin Club will celebrate the occasion with events culminating on Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the museum.

The 87th annual National Coin Week, will celebrate coin and currency collecting with the theme, “Beautiful Places: Landmarks and Mintmarks.” The Nevada State Museum and the Reno Coin Club, both members of the American Numismatic Association, have several events lined up for the day.   

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