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The Kruger House (or C.B. White House) is a historic building located at 10292 Donner Pass Road, in Truckee, Nevada County, northern California.. The mansion was built in 1873–1874 by W. H. Kruger, who was then a partner in the Truckee Lumber Company.
The vigilantes shot at the Chinese men as they ran out of the cabin, killing forty-five-year-old Ah Ling. [10] Charles Fayette McGlashan, local lawyer and owner/publisher of the Truckee Republican, defended those accused in the Trout Creek Outrage and was a leader in the town's anti-Chinese movement. In 1886, the town's Chinese inhabitants ...
It just doesn't get any more old school than Doumar's, which began as an ice cream stand in the early 1900s that churned out the world's first waffle cones. The current location dates to 1934, and ...
By the summer of 1868, the town was reduced to a hotel, two restaurants, four stores, a brewery and six saloons, and the post office. [42] The population was about 150. By 1869, most of the homes were empty and decaying. The population was less than 50. [43] In 1873, a fire that began in the Excelsior Hotel destroyed much of the town center. [44]
BX Photography/Getty Images. Why We Love It: outdoor activities, Western vibes Things to Do: skiing, snowshoeing, snowboarding, ice skating, walk around Lake Tahoe, Western-style main street Where ...
Just east of Lake Tahoe, Gardnerville boasts highly ranked medical centers. Real estate is a bit pricier than the state average, but the small-town charm and safety make up for the bump in housing ...
SCHALLENBERGER CABIN SITE \ Near this spot stood a small cabin built by 18-year-old Moses Schallenberger and two other men. They were members of the Stephens-Townsend-Murphy Party of 1844, the first pioneers to take wagons over the Sierra Nevada, opening the Truckee Route of the California Trail. The three men had volunteered to remain behind ...
The Thurmanator. Thurman's is often associated with its famous burger known as the Thurmanator. [12] [13] It consists of a bun, lettuce, tomato, mayo, American cheese, provolone cheese, ham, sauteed onions, mushrooms, a 12-ounce burger, bacon, cheddar cheese, hot peppers, and another 12 ounce burger.