A walk through some of the famous houses houses http://www.visitCarsonCity.com en-us Copyright 2007 Wed, 10 Jan 2007 12:00:00 -0800 Wed, 10 Jan 2007 12:00:00 -0800 http://www.visitcarsoncity.com/attractions/kitcarson_talkinghouses.php cccvb@visitcarsoncity.com Carson City Convention and Visitors Bureau The Victorian-style homes of Carson City's Kit Carson Trail tell the stories of a hundred years. The Victorian-style homes of Carson City's Kit Carson Trail tell the stories of a hundred years. The "Talking Houses" tales are ninety-second narratives of frontier life, anecdotes and secrets of each home, and sound effects including train whistles, horse-drawn carriages and John Wayne's voice at the Krebs-Petersen house where he filmed his last movie, "The Shootist." Celebrated locals of yesteryear tell the tales, including Mark Twain, Carson City founder Abe Curry, and Hannah Clapp, the town's original feminist. These podcasts give visitors the luxury of local history at their own pace. Carson City Convention and Visitors Bureau cccvb@visitcarsoncity.com No http://www.visitcarsoncity.com/attractions/kitcarson_talkinghouses.php http://www.visitcarsoncity.com/assets/history/talking_houses_mp3/01_Hanna-Keziah-Clapp.mp3 Our tour of Carson City's famous homes continues as Hannah Keziah Clapp describes the State Capitol. In 1875 she won the contract to provide the iron fencing surrounding the Capitol yard. History Wed, 10 Jan 2007 12:10:00 -0800 Carson City Convention and Visitors Bureau No Our tour of Carson City's famous homes continues as Hannah Keziah Clapp describes the State Capitol. In 1875 she won the contract to provide the iron fencing surrounding the Capitol yard. Our tour of Carson City's famous homes continues as Hannah Keziah Clapp describes the State Capitol. In 1875 she won the contract to provide the iron fencing surrounding the Capitol yard. 00:02:00 History, tour, Carson City, Nevada, Kit Carson, Victorian, Mark Twain http://www.visitcarsoncity.com/attractions/kitcarson_talkinghouses.php http://www.visitcarsoncity.com/assets/history/talking_houses_mp3/02_George-Kitzmeyer.mp3 In 1872, George Kitzmeyer built his furniture factory, which added coffin and mortuary services a few years later. The federal building just to the north of his factory went through many changes and is now the home of the Nevada Commission on Tourism. History Wed, 10 Jan 2007 12:10:00 -0800 Carson City Convention and Visitors Bureau No In 1872, George Kitzmeyer built his furniture factory, which added coffin and mortuary services a few years later. The federal building just to the north of his factory went through many changes and is now the home of the Nevada Commission on Tourism. In 1872, George Kitzmeyer built his furniture factory, which added coffin and mortuary services a few years later. The federal building just to the north of his factory went through many changes and is now the home of the Nevada Commission on Tourism. 00:02:00 History, tour, Carson City, Nevada, Kit Carson, Victorian, Mark Twain http://www.visitcarsoncity.com/attractions/kitcarson_talkinghouses.php http://www.visitcarsoncity.com/assets/history/talking_houses_mp3/03_Judge-Clark-Guild.mp3 Judge Clark Guild, sometimes called the father of the Nevada State Museum, describes its origins in the state Mint and the silver "CC" coins of Carson City. History Wed, 10 Jan 2007 12:10:00 -0800 Carson City Convention and Visitors Bureau No Judge Clark Guild, sometimes called the father of the Nevada State Museum, describes its origins in the state Mint and the silver "CC" coins of Carson City. Judge Clark Guild, sometimes called the father of the Nevada State Museum, describes its origins in the state Mint and the silver "CC" coins of Carson City. 00:02:04 History, tour, Carson City, Nevada, Kit Carson, Victorian, Mark Twain http://www.visitcarsoncity.com/attractions/kitcarson_talkinghouses.php http://www.visitcarsoncity.com/assets/history/talking_houses_mp3/04_June-Dickerson.mp3 June Dickerson was the only child ever born in the Nevada Governor's Mansion. She tells its story - after the first 11 governors built their own homes or rented, the Mansion was built in the Southern Colonial Style in 1909. History Wed, 10 Jan 2007 12:10:00 -0800 Carson City Convention and Visitors Bureau No June Dickerson was the only child ever born in the Nevada Governor's Mansion. She tells its story - after the first 11 governors built their own homes or rented, the Mansion was built in the Southern Colonial Style in 1909. June Dickerson was the only child ever born in the Nevada Governor's Mansion. She tells its story - after the first 11 governors built their own homes or rented, the Mansion was built in the Southern Colonial Style in 1909. 00:02:00 History, tour, Carson City, Nevada, Kit Carson, Victorian, Mark Twain http://www.visitcarsoncity.com/attractions/kitcarson_talkinghouses.php http://www.visitcarsoncity.com/assets/history/talking_houses_mp3/05_Frederick-J-DeLongchamps.mp3 From 1919 to 1926, Frederick J. DeLongchamps served as Nevada's State Architect, and designed over 550 buildings. He talks about three of his most famous, Ormsby County Courthouse, Former Nevada Supreme Court and Heroes' Memorial Building, all in his signature hybrid style of Beaux Arts and Neoclassical. History Wed, 10 Jan 2007 12:10:00 -0800 Carson City Convention and Visitors Bureau No From 1919 to 1926, Frederick J. DeLongchamps served as Nevada's State Architect, and designed over 550 buildings. He talks about three of his most famous, Ormsby County Courthouse, Former Nevada Supreme Court and Heroes' Memorial Building, all in his signature hybrid style of Beaux Arts and Neoclassical. From 1919 to 1926, Frederick J. DeLongchamps served as Nevada's State Architect, and designed over 550 buildings. He talks about three of his most famous, Ormsby County Courthouse, Former Nevada Supreme Court and Heroes' Memorial Building, all in his signature hybrid style of Beaux Arts and Neoclassical. 00:01:54 History, tour, Carson City, Nevada, Kit Carson, Victorian, Mark Twain http://www.visitcarsoncity.com/attractions/kitcarson_talkinghouses.php http://www.visitcarsoncity.com/assets/history/talking_houses_mp3/06_Jacob-Klein.mp3 Born in France, Jacob Klein came to Nevada at age 19 and co-founded the Carson Brewing Company. He helped establish the first Catholic church in Carson City, across the street from his brewery. History Wed, 10 Jan 2007 12:10:00 -0800 Carson City Convention and Visitors Bureau No Born in France, Jacob Klein came to Nevada at age 19 and co-founded the Carson Brewing Company. He helped establish the first Catholic church in Carson City, across the street from his brewery. Born in France, Jacob Klein came to Nevada at age 19 and co-founded the Carson Brewing Company. He helped establish the first Catholic church in Carson City, across the street from his brewery. 00:02:07 History, tour, Carson City, Nevada, Kit Carson, Victorian, Mark Twain http://www.visitcarsoncity.com/attractions/kitcarson_talkinghouses.php http://www.visitcarsoncity.com/assets/history/talking_houses_mp3/07_Alfred-Chartz.mp3 A respected water and mining attorney, Alfred Chartz bought the house that still bears his name in 1894 for the princely sum of $3500. He describes his home as well as that of Abraham Curry, unique in its use of locally-quarried sandstone. History Wed, 10 Jan 2007 12:10:00 -0800 Carson City Convention and Visitors Bureau No A respected water and mining attorney, Alfred Chartz bought the house that still bears his name in 1894 for the princely sum of $3500. He describes his home as well as that of Abraham Curry, unique in its use of locally-quarried sandstone. A respected water and mining attorney, Alfred Chartz bought the house that still bears his name in 1894 for the princely sum of $3500. He describes his home as well as that of Abraham Curry, unique in its use of locally-quarried sandstone. 00:02:07 History, tour, Carson City, Nevada, Kit Carson, Victorian, Mark Twain http://www.visitcarsoncity.com/attractions/kitcarson_talkinghouses.php http://www.visitcarsoncity.com/assets/history/talking_houses_mp3/08_Mark-Twain.mp3 Sam Clemens, aka Mark Twain, tells us about his elder brother Orion and the fine house he built in 1863. Some in town called it "the Governor's Mansion", though the real Governor's Mansion wouldn't be built until 1909. History Wed, 10 Jan 2007 12:10:00 -0800 Carson City Convention and Visitors Bureau No Sam Clemens, aka Mark Twain, tells us about his elder brother Orion and the fine house he built in 1863. Some in town called it "the Governor's Mansion", though the real Governor's Mansion wouldn't be built until 1909. Sam Clemens, aka Mark Twain, tells us about his elder brother Orion and the fine house he built in 1863. Some in town called it "the Governor's Mansion", though the real Governor's Mansion wouldn't be built until 1909. 00:02:07 History, tour, Carson City, Nevada, Kit Carson, Victorian, Mark Twain http://www.visitcarsoncity.com/attractions/kitcarson_talkinghouses.php http://www.visitcarsoncity.com/assets/history/talking_houses_mp3/09_Henry-Marvin-Yerington.mp3 In 1869, Henry Marvin Yerington drove the first spike into the first rail of the famous Virginia & Truckee Railway. He bought his beautiful home for its Solarium, which reminded him of a railroad observation car. History Wed, 10 Jan 2007 12:10:00 -0800 Carson City Convention and Visitors Bureau No In 1869, Henry Marvin Yerington drove the first spike into the first rail of the famous Virginia & Truckee Railway. He bought his beautiful home for its Solarium, which reminded him of a railroad observation car. In 1869, Henry Marvin Yerington drove the first spike into the first rail of the famous Virginia & Truckee Railway. He bought his beautiful home for its Solarium, which reminded him of a railroad observation car. 00:01:51 History, tour, Carson City, Nevada, Kit Carson, Victorian, Mark Twain http://www.visitcarsoncity.com/attractions/kitcarson_talkinghouses.php http://www.visitcarsoncity.com/assets/history/talking_houses_mp3/10_Elizabeth-Tobey-Bliss.mp3 Welcome to the first stop on our tour of Carson City's famous homes. In this episode, Elizabeth Tobey Bliss describes her husband Dwayne and their home, the Bliss Mansion, built in 1879. History Wed, 10 Jan 2007 12:10:00 -0800 Carson City Convention and Visitors Bureau No Welcome to the first stop on our tour of Carson City's famous homes. In this episode, Elizabeth Tobey Bliss describes her husband Dwayne and their home, the Bliss Mansion, built in 1879. Welcome to the first stop on our tour of Carson City's famous homes. In this episode, Elizabeth Tobey Bliss describes her husband Dwayne and their home, the Bliss Mansion, built in 1879. 00:02:06 History, tour, Carson City, Nevada, Kit Carson, Victorian, Mark Twain http://www.visitcarsoncity.com/attractions/kitcarson_talkinghouses.php http://www.visitcarsoncity.com/assets/history/talking_houses_mp3/11_J-B-Books.mp3 J.B. Books, reading as John Wayne, describes the Krebs-Peterson house at 500 N. Mountain St. where many scenes from The Shootist were filmed. Dr. Krebs developed an influenza treatment with local plants. History Wed, 10 Jan 2007 12:10:00 -0800 Carson City Convention and Visitors Bureau No J.B. Books, reading as John Wayne, describes the Krebs-Peterson house at 500 N. Mountain St. where many scenes from The Shootist were filmed. Dr. Krebs developed an influenza treatment with local plants. J.B. Books, reading as John Wayne, describes the Krebs-Peterson house at 500 N. Mountain St. where many scenes from The Shootist were filmed. Dr. Krebs developed an influenza treatment with local plants. 00:01:51 History, tour, Carson City, Nevada, Kit Carson, Victorian, Mark Twain http://www.visitcarsoncity.com/attractions/kitcarson_talkinghouses.php http://www.visitcarsoncity.com/assets/history/talking_houses_mp3/12_Dat-So-La-Lee_Louisa-Keyser.mp3 Famed basketmaker Dat So La Lee (Louisa Keyser) lived nextdoor to Abe and Amy Cohn. The Cohns sponsored Louisa's creations - now considered priceless by the Smithsonian. History Wed, 10 Jan 2007 12:10:00 -0800 Carson City Convention and Visitors Bureau No Famed basketmaker Dat So La Lee (Louisa Keyser) lived nextdoor to Abe and Amy Cohn. The Cohns sponsored Louisa's creations - now considered priceless by the Smithsonian. Famed basketmaker Dat So La Lee (Louisa Keyser) lived nextdoor to Abe and Amy Cohn. The Cohns sponsored Louisa's creations - now considered priceless by the Smithsonian. 00:01:40 History, tour, Carson City, Nevada, Kit Carson, Victorian, Mark Twain http://www.visitcarsoncity.com/attractions/kitcarson_talkinghouses.php http://www.visitcarsoncity.com/assets/history/talking_houses_mp3/13_Arnold-Millard.mp3 Arnold Millard raises a toast to Carson Brewing, Nevada's longest-operating brewery, the same business he closed down 88 years after it first opened. Its steam beer was brewed to satisfy the silver miners, and was so popular that a new 2-story structure was added in 1875. History Wed, 10 Jan 2007 12:10:00 -0800 Carson City Convention and Visitors Bureau No Arnold Millard raises a toast to Carson Brewing, Nevada's longest-operating brewery, the same business he closed down 88 years after it first opened. Its steam beer was brewed to satisfy the silver miners, and was so popular that a new 2-story structure was added in 1875. Arnold Millard raises a toast to Carson Brewing, Nevada's longest-operating brewery, the same business he closed down 88 years after it first opened. Its steam beer was brewed to satisfy the silver miners, and was so popular that a new 2-story structure was added in 1875. 00:01:40 History, tour, Carson City, Nevada, Kit Carson, Victorian, Mark Twain http://www.visitcarsoncity.com/attractions/kitcarson_talkinghouses.php http://www.visitcarsoncity.com/assets/history/talking_houses_mp3/14_Mathias-Rinckel.mp3 Rinckel Mansion was built by the fortune of Mathias Rinckel, a forward-looking meat magnate who struck it rich supplying Gold Rushers and Lake Tahoe lumbermen. He describes his solid brick home, modeled after the homes of Europe. History Wed, 10 Jan 2007 12:10:00 -0800 Carson City Convention and Visitors Bureau No Rinckel Mansion was built by the fortune of Mathias Rinckel, a forward-looking meat magnate who struck it rich supplying Gold Rushers and Lake Tahoe lumbermen. He describes his solid brick home, modeled after the homes of Europe. Rinckel Mansion was built by the fortune of Mathias Rinckel, a forward-looking meat magnate who struck it rich supplying Gold Rushers and Lake Tahoe lumbermen. He describes his solid brick home, modeled after the homes of Europe. 00:02:19 History, tour, Carson City, Nevada, Kit Carson, Victorian, Mark Twain http://www.visitcarsoncity.com/attractions/kitcarson_talkinghouses.php http://www.visitcarsoncity.com/assets/history/talking_houses_mp3/15_Hattie-Hale-Roberts.mp3 Hattie Hale Roberts and her husband Thurman bequeathed their home to Carson City. The Roberts house is a rare example of Gothic Revival style in Nevada. Built in 1859, in Washoe City, it was moved to Carson City on Virginia and Truckee railroad cars. History Wed, 10 Jan 2007 12:10:00 -0800 Carson City Convention and Visitors Bureau No Hattie Hale Roberts and her husband Thurman bequeathed their home to Carson City. The Roberts house is a rare example of Gothic Revival style in Nevada. Built in 1859, in Washoe City, it was moved to Carson City on Virginia and Truckee railroad cars. Hattie Hale Roberts and her husband Thurman bequeathed their home to Carson City. The Roberts house is a rare example of Gothic Revival style in Nevada. Built in 1859, in Washoe City, it was moved to Carson City on Virginia and Truckee railroad cars. 00:02:04 History, tour, Carson City, Nevada, Kit Carson, Victorian, Mark Twain http://www.visitcarsoncity.com/attractions/kitcarson_talkinghouses.php http://www.visitcarsoncity.com/assets/history/talking_houses_mp3/16_Hank-Monk.mp3 Infamous stagecoach driver Hank Monk tells us of his famous passengers, and the Carson City hotel which was his perennial first stop. Among the first hotels in Carson City, the Muller hotel served the working class, and later merged with the St. Charles in 1902. History Wed, 10 Jan 2007 12:10:00 -0800 Carson City Convention and Visitors Bureau No Infamous stagecoach driver Hank Monk tells us of his famous passengers, and the Carson City hotel which was his perennial first stop. Among the first hotels in Carson City, the Muller hotel served the working class, and later merged with the St. Charles in 1902. Infamous stagecoach driver Hank Monk tells us of his famous passengers, and the Carson City hotel which was his perennial first stop. Among the first hotels in Carson City, the Muller hotel served the working class, and later merged with the St. Charles in 1902. 00:02:00 History, tour, Carson City, Nevada, Kit Carson, Victorian, Mark Twain