History

A family's arboreal home on Clamper Square
During the last quarter of the 19th century and the first quarter of the 20th, John Flint Kidder and family were treated like royalty mainly due to their social and professional stature in western Nevada County. Who were the Kidders?

12:37 a.m. PT May 10, 2008 | more »

A Nevada City landmark still serving the community
In recent columns we have outlined the history and many uses which have made Nevada City's 152 year old Miners' Foundry a vital part of western county society since the old Stone Hall was built in 1856, and was the first building in what became...
12:26 a.m. PT Apr 26, 2008 | more »

The American Victorian Museum was a multi-purpose venue
Almost from its beginning, the American Victorian Museum (hereinafter referred to as the "AVM") became a vital center for all the arts with performing groups and individuals heading the menu.

11:04 p.m. PT Apr 11, 2008 | more »

100 years ago in Nevada County
All Fool's Day and someone placed a dummy across the trolley tracks, forcing the car to stop.

12:19 a.m. PT Apr 7, 2008 | more »

The American Victorian Museum or the 'AVM'
In September 1972, longtime Nevada City residents David S. Osborn and Charles F. Woods, artists, art historians, restoration specialists and civic leaders purchased the Miners' Foundry and established the American Victorian Museum.

1:27 a.m. PT Mar 29, 2008 | more »

The Story of Nevada City's Miners Foundry
The venerable Miners Foundry on Spring street in Nevada City can boast more than a century and a half of community service as a commercial and as a cultural center. Let's take a look at a few of those who made the buildings home beginning with...
12:40 a.m. PT Mar 15, 2008 | more »

Trunk full of history a teaching tool
Carolyn Jones-Rogers carries history on the back seat of her maroon Honda sedan and shares it with students in local schools.

10:56 p.m. PT Mar 3, 2008 | more »

100 years ago in Nevada County - March 1908
Fredrick Brough was arrested for killing his brother Walter in cold blood on Winchester Hill. There's been bad blood for years between them stemming from a fistfight.

1:29 a.m. PT Mar 1, 2008 | more »

Truckee tries again for historic status
TRUCKEE - After a failed first attempt to get downtown Truckee on the National Register of Historic Districts, the town has pared down its application, leaving out some landmark structures.

11:48 p.m. PT Feb 13, 2008 | more »