Monday, May 02, 2016

Nevada Historical Marker #70

On my way home from this year's Petersen Shootout, I stopped at six Nevada State Historical Markers, including Bliss Mansion [#70], Methodist Church of Carson City [#71], Orion Clemens' Home [#78], Stewart-Nye Residence [#175], Rinckel Mansion [#252] and The Governor's Mansion [#259].

Bliss Mansion
Nevada Historical Marker #70

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This marker is located at 608 Elizabeth Street, Carson City, Nevada. There are 25 other historical markers in Carson City County. The GPS coordinates for this location are N 39° 10.034 W 119° 46.328.

You can log your visit to this landmark at waymark.com.

Nevada Historical Marker #70

Built by Duane L. Bliss
Lumber & Railroad Magnate
1879
In its time the most modern & largest home in Nevada. Entirely constructed of
clear lumber & square nails. First home in Nevada entirely piped for gas lighting.

Nevada Historical Marker #70

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