We’re sprucing up the place for the upcoming Nevada Press Association convention. When I say “we” I really mean the painters from Home Innovative Painting in Sparks, who are giving the Rinckel Mansion (also known as the Reynolds Press Center, also known as the home of the Nevada Press Association) …
Read More »Ghost Walk strolls the neighborhood on Saturday
If you’ve been waiting for a good time to tour Carson City’s historic west side, tomorrow (Oct. 24) is the day. The Ghost Walk will be strolling the neighborhood starting at 10 a.m. and continuing the tours until 2:30 p.m. Check out the web site for details. We’re pleased to …
Read More »New historical marker for Rinckel Mansion
The Yesco sign company erected a new historical marker on Wednesday at the Rinckel Mansion, home of the Reynolds Press Center and NPA. The marker is the work of the State Historic Preservation Office, which has been on a mission since the Nevada sesquicentennial to update markers across the state. …
Read More »History of the Rinckel Mansion
Nestled in the heart of Carson City’s historic district, the Rinckel Mansion is considered a masterpiece of architecture. It was built from 1874-1876 by Mathias Rinckel to placate his wife, who was from Staten Island, N.Y., and hated the dusty frontier of Nevada. Rinckel, who made a fortune in the …
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