Historic Downtown Truckee Walking Map

Historic Downtown
Truckee Walking Map
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commercial row/downtown
brickelltown
west/east river street
jibboom street
bridge/church street
Hampton Inn &
Cedar House Sport Hotel
A SASSARINI HOME – Built circa 1895 by the Sassarini family, this
home was later purchased by the McGwinn Family on July 15, 1918 for 10 dollars
in gold coin. Doyle McGwinn grew up to be the town butcher for many years.
B TITUS HOME – This home was constructed circa 1912 on a spot
previously occupied by a Chinese boarding house. It was the only architecturally designed home in Brickelltown, designed by Will Bliss. Frank Titus, Sr. built
this home while working as an engineer on the narrow gauge railroad, which
hauled lumber from Lake Tahoe to Truckee.
C EATON HOMES – Originally built by Edward Brickell circa 1880 and
then served as the Truckee Lumber Company store. Harry Eaton, Brickell’s son
in law, was a longtime railroad engineer. His son, Harry, grew up in this home
and in the 1930’s he was known to ski to Tahoe City to deliver the mail when
trains were snowbound in Truckee.
D THE KRUGER C.B. WHITE HOUSE – Placed on the National
Register of Historic Places, it was built in 1873 by W. H. Kruger, an original
owner of the Truckee Lumber Company. In 1904, C. B. White, a banker and
prominent citizen, bought the house.
E RICHARDSON HOUSE – Warren Richardson built this beautiful
Victorian home in 1887.The home stayed in the family until 1940. Since then,
the house was used as a boarding house and was to become known in town as
“the flop house”. In 1981, the house was transformed into a bed and breakfast.
F ROCKING STONE – Although the 17-ton stone no longer rocks, it
is one of 25 known rocking stones in the world. The local Native Americans
used this rock for drying their food and holding ceremonies as far back as 15,000
years ago. One of the early tribes painstakingly chipped away the rock to flatten
the top and curve the bottom so animals couldn’t climb up to eat their food.
G THE LOADING DOCK – Once a loading dock and freight
station for the Southern Pacific Railroad this building served as a warehouse for
years. Much of Truckee’s lumber and ice were shipped from here.
H TRUCKEE’S OLD JAIL – Built in 1875 out of native stone, the
brick was added in 1901.This is one of the West’s oldest jails in continuous use
until 1964. Open on summer weekends.
I FIRST AND LAST CHANCE SALOON – It was the last saloon
heading west and the first heading east; once Truckee’s original telephone office.
J FLYING “A” – This was a fully working gas station when it opened in
the 1936. In 2007, it was revitalized to appear as a 1949 gas station.
K SIERRA TAVERN BUILDING – Built as a three-story building in
1928. A fourth floor was added in 1938.This was once the location of the law
office of Truckee’s famous citizen, Charles McGlashan, who wrote the history
of the Donner Party.
L CABONA’S – Founded in 1918, Cabona’s is the oldest retail establishment on Commercial Row. It’s founder, Dave Cabona, originally sold fishing
tackle, appliances and general merchandise.The eastern part of the store was a
coffee shop.The coffee cup is still embedded in the sidewalk.
M THE DEPOT – The depot was built in 1900. A plaque, located on the
large stone outside the depot, commemorates the first transcontinental railroad
line.The line reached Truckee on April 3, 1868.
N THE CAPITOL – Built in 1872 by William Hurd. It was originally
“Hurd’s Saloon and Hall.” It was used by Piper Opera Company and then for
the County Court.
O I.O.O.F. HALL – This building was built in 1871 and is the oldest on
the block. Rebekah officials from New York had been in San Francisco to
organize a lodge there. Returning to New York they became snowbound and
stayed in Truckee four days. They asked the local ladies if they would like to
have a lodge; the second Rebekah Lodge in California was established.
P REX HOTEL BUILDING – Built over 100 years ago, it was converted
to a hotel with steam heated rooms in 1913. During prohibition, the lower
floor was a speakeasy called the “Silver Mirror.”
Q SQUEEZE IN – The location of the town’s first bank, operated by
Frank Burckhalter. In 1869 a daring bank robbery attempt was thwarted by the
heroic action of bank employees and town citizens.
R STONE GARAGE – This building is on the location of Truckee’s first
building: Gray’s Station. The current stone building was constructed around
1911 and served as a carriage house and blacksmith shop.
S THE TRUCKEE HOTEL – Built as the American Hotel in 1873, it
has had several name changes since. In 1909, it burned to the ground and was
rebuilt. It was renamed Alpine Riverside Hotel for the 1960 Winter Olympics.
The hotel was renovated and reopened as the Truckee Hotel in 1977.
T THE SCHAFFER HOUSE – Built in 1895 by George Schaffer, the
founder of Truckee’s first lumber mill, Schaffer Mill. The- original Italianate
detailing is still evident on the porch.
U GRAY’S LOG WAYSTATION – Truckee’s oldest building (1863). In
1909 the cabin was given to the Native Sons of the Golden West, Donner Parlor
No. 162, who moved it to its present location.
V CHINESE HERB SHOP – Built in 1878, it was the cornerstone of
Truckee’s Chinatown, the second largest Chinese community on the west
coast, and home of the Donner Soda Label, part of the Truckee Soda Works.
apparel
Cabona’s
Men’s/Womes’s Sportswear & Accessories
(530)587-3161
Different People
Down by The River
Great Outdoor Clothing Co.
Isabella O
Marilyn’s Catwalk
Apparel
(530)587-7467
The Niche
Tahoe Truckee T-shirtery
(530)
Sports Tahoe
Resort Wear & Skiwear for Tahoe Lifestyle
(530)550-7445
Totally Board
Truckee Shoe Company
Men’s/Womes’s Outdoor Clothing
(530)582-4074
Alpine Mounting Systems/
Tahoe Posters
Vrooman Woodcarvings
& Wildlife Gallery
general services
Beacon Gasoline
Hania's Bed & Breakfast
For Goodness Sake
River Street Inn
Humane Society of Truckee
The Cedar House Sport Hotel
Environmental European Style Hotel
(530)582-5655
Truckee 76
Gasoline & Service Station
(530)587-7600
Truckee Donner Chamber
of Commerce
Welcome Center/Visitor Information
(530)587-2757
Truckee River Glass
Residential & Commercial Glass
(530)587-4040
art & design
Backstreet Framers
health/beauty
Carmel Gallery
Fine Art Prints
(530)582-0557
Body Being Massage Center
High Camp Home
Interior Design, Furniture & Accessories
(530)582-0557
Home Concepts
Spirit Gallery
Interior Design & Gallery
(530)587-0948
lodging
Hampton Inn
Hotel
(888)587-1197
Truckee River Sash & Door
Home Window & Door Replacement
(530)587-6741
Glasforms Glassblowing
Jewelry & On-site Glassblowing
(530)582-6866
Urban Angels
Glow
Infinate Nails
Mane Attraction
Manstyle Babers,
The Loft Barbershop
Nicola B. Hair Studios Truckee
Salon Fandango
Shampoo Hair & Makeup
Truth Tattoo
Clean Custom Tattoos
(530)582-5788
Truckee Hotel
real estate
Century 21 Tahoe
Resort Properties
Real Estate
(530)587-0828
Chase International
First Realty
General Real Estate
(530)582-8022
Truckee Realty
restaurants
Bacchus & Venus
Wine Tasting, Art & Gifts
(530)550-9800
Bud's Sporting Goods
Ice Cream & Sweet Treats
(530)587-3112
Burger Me
Afordable Family Dining, Best Burgers
(530)587-8852
Dragonfly
Unique Cal-Asian/Sushi/Bar
(530)587-0557
El Torro Bravo
Backstreet Boutique
Cooking Gallery
Gourmet Specialty
(530)587-8303
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Tahoe Dave’s
Equipment Rental, Demo & Repair
(530)582-0900
Tahoe Truckee T-Shirtery
Moody’s Bistro & Lounge
Live Jazz, Fresh Food
(530)587-8688
Drake and Lulus
Local Artist Studio, Jewelry & Clothing
(530)550-9610
The Feather’s Edge
Eco-friendly Handcrafts
(530)587-5677
Pacific Crest Grill
& Bar of America
Fun Bar, Live Music & Weekend Brunch
(530)587-2626
Fair and Green
Fair Trade Gifts at a Fair Price
(530)582-0908
The Pharmacy
Bath & Lingerie
(530)582-1668
Flower Power
The Tree House
Unique Children's Clothing & Gifts
(530)587-4883
Pastime Club
Oldest Bar in Truckee!
(530)581-9219
Pianetta
Rustic Italian Cuisine
(530)587-4694
Piper's Patisserie
Bakery & Deli
(530)582-2256
Pour House
Wine Retail & Tasting
(530)550-9664
Squeeze In
Stir Crazy
New York Syle Deli
(530)587-9090
Sweets Homemade Candies
Handmade Belgian Chocolates/Candies
(530)587-6556
Tourist Club
Cocktails/Pool Table/Exciting Nightlife
(530)587-7775
Trio
Wine Bar & Full Bistro Menu
(530)582-2323
Casa Baeza
Mexican Cuisine
(530)587-2161
Wagon Train
Coffee And
Casual Breakfast & Lunch
(530)587-3112
Ambiance Home Comforts
Gioielli – Specialty Beads
Beautiful Bead Store, Jewelry & Gifts
(530)582-4464
Gratitudes Gifts & Home Décor
Gifts & Home Décor
(530)587-6858
Truckee Book & Bean
Downtown Underground Bookstore
(530)582-8302
Jackass Ridge
Brighton Accessories, Pendelton & Gifts
(530)587-6660
Truckee Tahoe Lumber Company
Lumber, Building Materials/Design
(530)587-9211
JoAnne’s Stained Glass & Gallery
Art Glass & Unique Gifts
(530)587-1280
Truckee Tannery
Fine Leather, Shearling & Accessories
(530)587-2627
La Galleria
Unique Jewelry,Water Features & Décor
(530)587-5444
Truckee Variety
Unique Toy & General Store
(530)587-3117
Lake Tahoe Yarn Company
White Buffalo
Southwestern Jewelry, Art, Home Décor
(530)587-4446
Riverside Studios
Local Gallery & Studio, All Handmade
(530)587-3789
Riverstone Home & Garden
Scrapp's Dog Bakery
Sierra Shades & Optical
Sports Exchange
specialty shops
Tippy Canoe
Tahoe Candle
Locally-made Candles, Gifts & Décor
(530)587-7996
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