Friday Field Trip: Bordewich Bray School
Bordewich Bray School sits in the heart of historic Carson City, near the old St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church … Continue reading Friday Field Trip: Bordewich Bray School
Tag: Nevada
Friday Field Trip: The Mapes Hotel and Casino
In my novel, Us, Now and Then, young Claire Jordan arrives back in Northern Nevada in 1972 after being sent … Continue reading Friday Field Trip: The Mapes Hotel and Casino
Friday Field Trip: Bridgeport, California
If you’ve ever traveled U.S. Route 395 along the Eastern Sierra, you know that there are some great little towns … Continue reading Friday Field Trip: Bridgeport, California
Friday Field Trip: The Ormsby House
Despite its long history and prime location across from the Legislature at the corner of Fifth and Carson Streets, the … Continue reading Friday Field Trip: The Ormsby House
Friday Field Trip: St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church
Mrs. Mac made a small offering at the statue of the Virgin Mary, lit a candle, and said a brief prayer before finding a place in a pew. She pulled two rosaries from her purse and handed one to Libby. They knelt and began reciting the Rosary. Continue reading Friday Field Trip: St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church
Friday Field Trip: Kings Canyon Waterfall
King Street and Kings Canyon were named after Dr. B. L. King. He and his daughters had a resort in … Continue reading Friday Field Trip: Kings Canyon Waterfall
Friday Field Trip: Brewery Arts Center
Brewery Arts Center Most people in Carson City have attended some sort of event here. An art class, a play, … Continue reading Friday Field Trip: Brewery Arts Center
Friday Field Trip: Nevada State Museum
Growing up in Carson City during the 1950s & 60s meant making your own fun. For adventurous Claire and her … Continue reading Friday Field Trip: Nevada State Museum
Friday Field Trip: E.D. Sweeney Building
The Sweeney Building on the southwest corner of King and Curry was one of the earliest commercial buildings in Carson City. Continue reading Friday Field Trip: E.D. Sweeney Building
Friday Field Trip: Adele’s
Since so much of Us, Now and Then is set in Carson City, Nevada as well as the Eastern Sierra, … Continue reading Friday Field Trip: Adele’s
