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CHURCH STREET DONNER PASS ROAD/COMMERCIAL ROW BRICKELLTOWN Hampton Inn & Cedar House Sport Hotel commercial row/downtown brickelltown west/east river street jibboom street bridge/church street Historic Downtown Truckee Walking Map 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. TITUS HOME – This home was constructed circa 1912 on a spot previously occupied by a Chinese boarding house.It was the only architectural- ly 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. FIRST AND LAST CHANCE SALOON – It was the last saloon heading west and the first heading east;once Truckee’s original telephone office. 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. 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. CABONA’S – Founded in 1918, Cabona’s is the oldest retail establish- ment 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. 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. 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. 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. 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.” 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 art & design Backstreet Framers Carmel Gallery Fine Art Prints (530)582-0557 Glasforms Glassblowing Jewelry & On-site Glassblowing (530)582-6866 High Camp Home Interior Design, Furniture & Accessories (530)582-0557 Home Concepts Spirit Gallery Interior Design & Gallery (530)587-0948 Alpine Mounting Systems/ Tahoe Posters Vrooman Woodcarvings & Wildlife Gallery general services Beacon Gasoline For Goodness Sake Humane Society of Truckee 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 Truckee River Sash & Door Home Window & Door Replacement (530)587-6741 health/beauty Body Being Massage Center 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 Urban Angels lodging Hampton Inn Hotel (888)587-1197 Hania's Bed & Breakfast River Street Inn The Cedar House Sport Hotel Environmental European Style Hotel (530)582-5655 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 Casa Baeza Mexican Cuisine (530)587-2161 Coffee And Casual Breakfast & Lunch (530)587-3112 Dragonfly Unique Cal-Asian/Sushi/Bar (530)587-0557 El Torro Bravo Moody’s Bistro & Lounge Live Jazz, Fresh Food (530)587-8688 Pacific Crest Grill & Bar of America Fun Bar,Live Music & Weekend Brunch (530)587-2626 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 Wagon Train specialty shops Ambiance Home Comforts Backstreet Boutique Cooking Gallery Gourmet Specialty (530)587-8303 Drake and Lulus Local Artist Studio, Jewelry & Clothing (530)550-9610 Fair and Green Fair Trade Gifts at a Fair Price (530)582-0908 Flower Power Gioielli – Specialty Beads Beautiful Bead Store, Jewelry & Gifts (530)582-4464 Gratitudes Gifts & Home Décor Gifts & Home Décor (530)587-6858 Jackass Ridge Brighton Accessories, Pendelton & Gifts (530)587-6660 JoAnne’s Stained Glass & Gallery Art Glass & Unique Gifts (530)587-1280 La Galleria Unique Jewelry,Water Features & Décor (530)587-5444 Lake Tahoe Yarn Company Riverside Studios Local Gallery & Studio,All Handmade (530)587-3789 Riverstone Home & Garden Scrapp's Dog Bakery Sierra Shades & Optical Sports Exchange Tahoe Candle Locally-made Candles, Gifts & Décor (530)587-7996 Tahoe Dave’s Equipment Rental, Demo & Repair (530)582-0900 Tahoe Truckee T-Shirtery The Feather’s Edge Eco-friendly Handcrafts (530)587-5677 The Pharmacy Bath & Lingerie (530)582-1668 The Tree House Unique Children's Clothing & Gifts (530)587-4883 Tippy Canoe Truckee Book & Bean Downtown Underground Bookstore (530)582-8302 Truckee Tahoe Lumber Company Lumber, Building Materials/Design (530)587-9211 Truckee Tannery Fine Leather, Shearling & Accessories (530)587-2627 Truckee Variety Unique Toy & General Store (530)587-3117 White Buffalo Southwestern Jewelry,Art, Home Décor (530)587-4446 Directory provided by
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Hampton Inn & Cedar House Sport Hotel
commercial row/downtown
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west/east river street
jibboom street
bridge/church street
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AA SASSARINI HOME – Built circa 1895 by the Sassarini family, this home was later purchased by the McGwinn Family on July 15, 1918 for 10 dollarsin gold coin. Doyle McGwinn grew up to be the town butcher for many years.BB TITUS HOME – This home was constructed circa 1912 on a spot previously occupied by a Chinese boarding house. It was the only architectural-ly designed home in Brickelltown, designed by Will Bliss. Frank Titus, Sr. builtthis home while working as an engineer on the narrow gauge railroad, whichhauled lumber from Lake Tahoe to Truckee.CC EATON HOMES – Originally built by Edward Brickell circa 1880 andthen served as the Truckee Lumber Company store. Harry Eaton, Brickell’s sonin law, was a longtime railroad engineer. His son, Harry, grew up in this homeand in the 1930’s he was known to ski to Tahoe City to deliver the mail whentrains were snowbound in Truckee.DD THE KRUGER C.B. WHITE HOUSE – Placed on the NationalRegister of Historic Places, it was built in 1873 by W. H. Kruger, an originalowner of the Truckee Lumber Company. In 1904, C. B. White, a banker andprominent citizen, bought the house.EE RICHARDSON HOUSE – Warren Richardson built this beautifulVictorian 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.FF ROCKING STONE – Although the 17-ton stone no longer rocks, itis one of 25 known rocking stones in the world. The local Native Americansused this rock for drying their food and holding ceremonies as far back as 15,000years ago. One of the early tribes painstakingly chipped away the rock to flattenthe top and curve the bottom so animals couldn’t climb up to eat their food.GG THE LOADING DOCK – Once a loading dock and freight station for the Southern Pacific Railroad this building served as a warehouse foryears. Much of Truckee’s lumber and ice were shipped from here.HH TRUCKEE’S OLD JAIL – Built in 1875 out of native stone, thebrick was added in 1901.This is one of the West’s oldest jails in continuous useuntil 1964. Open on summer weekends.II FIRST AND LAST CHANCE SALOON – It was the last saloonheading west and the first heading east; once Truckee’s original telephone office.JJ FLYING “A” – This was a fully working gas station when it opened inthe 1936. In 2007, it was revitalized to appear as a 1949 gas station.KK SIERRA TAVERN BUILDING – Built as a three-story building in1928.A fourth floor was added in 1938.This was once the location of the lawoffice of Truckee’s famous citizen, Charles McGlashan, who wrote the historyof the Donner Party.
LL CABONA’S – Founded in 1918, Cabona’s is the oldest retail establish-ment on Commercial Row. It’s founder, Dave Cabona, originally sold fishingtackle, appliances and general merchandise.The eastern part of the store was acoffee shop.The coffee cup is still embedded in the sidewalk.MM THE DEPOT – The depot was built in 1900. A plaque, located on thelarge stone outside the depot, commemorates the first transcontinental railroadline.The line reached Truckee on April 3, 1868.NN 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 forthe County Court.OO I.O.O.F. HALL – This building was built in 1871 and is the oldest onthe block. Rebekah officials from New York had been in San Francisco toorganize a lodge there. Returning to New York they became snowbound andstayed in Truckee four days. They asked the local ladies if they would like tohave a lodge; the second Rebekah Lodge in California was established.PP REX HOTEL BUILDING – Built over 100 years ago, it was convertedto a hotel with steam heated rooms in 1913. During prohibition, the lowerfloor was a speakeasy called the “Silver Mirror.”QQ SQUEEZE IN – The location of the town’s first bank, operated byFrank Burckhalter. In 1869 a daring bank robbery attempt was thwarted by theheroic action of bank employees and town citizens.RR STONE GARAGE – This building is on the location of Truckee’s firstbuilding: Gray’s Station. The current stone building was constructed around1911 and served as a carriage house and blacksmith shop.SS THE TRUCKEE HOTEL – Built as the American Hotel in 1873, ithas had several name changes since. In 1909, it burned to the ground and wasrebuilt. It was renamed Alpine Riverside Hotel for the 1960 Winter Olympics.The hotel was renovated and reopened as the Truckee Hotel in 1977.TT THE SCHAFFER HOUSE – Built in 1895 by George Schaffer, thefounder of Truckee’s first lumber mill, Schaffer Mill. The- original Italianatedetailing is still evident on the porch.UU GRAY’S LOG WAYSTATION – Truckee’s oldest building (1863). In1909 the cabin was given to the Native Sons of the Golden West,Donner ParlorNo. 162, who moved it to its present location.VV CHINESE HERB SHOP – Built in 1878, it was the cornerstone ofTruckee’s Chinatown, the second largest Chinese community on the westcoast, and home of the Donner Soda Label, part of the Truckee Soda Works.
apparelCabona’sMen’s/Womes’s Sportswear & Accessories (530)587-3161
Different People
Down by The River
Great Outdoor Clothing Co.
Isabella O
Marilyn’s CatwalkApparel(530)587-7467
The NicheTahoe Truckee T-shirtery(530)
Sports TahoeResort Wear & Skiwear for Tahoe Lifestyle(530)550-7445
Totally Board
Truckee Shoe CompanyMen’s/Womes’s Outdoor Clothing(530)582-4074
art & designBackstreet Framers
Carmel GalleryFine Art Prints(530)582-0557
Glasforms GlassblowingJewelry & On-site Glassblowing(530)582-6866
High Camp HomeInterior Design, Furniture & Accessories(530)582-0557
Home Concepts
Spirit GalleryInterior Design & Gallery(530)587-0948
Alpine Mounting Systems/Tahoe Posters
Vrooman Woodcarvings & Wildlife Gallery
general servicesBeacon Gasoline
For Goodness Sake
Humane Society of Truckee
Truckee 76Gasoline & Service Station(530)587-7600
Truckee Donner Chamber of CommerceWelcome Center/Visitor Information(530)587-2757
Truckee River GlassResidential & Commercial Glass(530)587-4040
Truckee River Sash & DoorHome Window & Door Replacement(530)587-6741
health/beautyBody Being Massage Center
Glow
Infinate Nails
Mane Attraction
Manstyle Babers,The Loft Barbershop
Nicola B. Hair Studios Truckee
Salon Fandango
Shampoo Hair & Makeup
Truth TattooClean Custom Tattoos(530)582-5788
Urban Angels
lodgingHampton InnHotel(888)587-1197
Hania's Bed & Breakfast
River Street Inn
The Cedar House Sport HotelEnvironmental European Style Hotel(530)582-5655
Truckee Hotel
real estateCentury 21 Tahoe Resort PropertiesReal Estate(530)587-0828
Chase International
First RealtyGeneral Real Estate (530)582-8022
Truckee Realty
restaurantsBacchus & VenusWine Tasting,Art & Gifts(530)550-9800
Bud's Sporting GoodsIce Cream & Sweet Treats(530)587-3112
Burger MeAfordable Family Dining, Best Burgers(530)587-8852
Casa BaezaMexican Cuisine(530)587-2161
Coffee AndCasual Breakfast & Lunch(530)587-3112
DragonflyUnique Cal-Asian/Sushi/Bar(530)587-0557
El Torro Bravo
Moody’s Bistro & Lounge Live Jazz, Fresh Food(530)587-8688
Pacific Crest Grill & Bar of AmericaFun Bar, Live Music & Weekend Brunch(530)587-2626
Pastime ClubOldest Bar in Truckee!(530)581-9219
PianettaRustic Italian Cuisine(530)587-4694
Piper's PatisserieBakery & Deli(530)582-2256
Pour HouseWine Retail & Tasting(530)550-9664
Squeeze In
Stir CrazyNew 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
TrioWine Bar & Full Bistro Menu (530)582-2323
Wagon Train
specialty shopsAmbiance Home Comforts
Backstreet Boutique
Cooking GalleryGourmet Specialty (530)587-8303
Drake and LulusLocal Artist Studio, Jewelry & Clothing(530)550-9610
Fair and GreenFair Trade Gifts at a Fair Price(530)582-0908
Flower Power
Gioielli – Specialty BeadsBeautiful Bead Store, Jewelry & Gifts(530)582-4464
Gratitudes Gifts & Home DécorGifts & Home Décor(530)587-6858
Jackass RidgeBrighton Accessories, Pendelton & Gifts(530)587-6660
JoAnne’s Stained Glass & Gallery Art Glass & Unique Gifts (530)587-1280
La GalleriaUnique Jewelry,Water Features & Décor(530)587-5444
Lake Tahoe Yarn Company
Riverside StudiosLocal Gallery & Studio,All Handmade(530)587-3789
Riverstone Home & Garden
Scrapp's Dog Bakery
Sierra Shades & Optical
Sports Exchange
Tahoe Candle Locally-made Candles, Gifts & Décor (530)587-7996
Tahoe Dave’sEquipment Rental, Demo & Repair (530)582-0900
Tahoe Truckee T-Shirtery
The Feather’s EdgeEco-friendly Handcrafts (530)587-5677
The Pharmacy Bath & Lingerie (530)582-1668
The Tree HouseUnique Children's Clothing & Gifts(530)587-4883
Tippy Canoe
Truckee Book & BeanDowntown Underground Bookstore(530)582-8302
Truckee Tahoe Lumber CompanyLumber, Building Materials/Design(530)587-9211
Truckee Tannery Fine Leather, Shearling & Accessories (530)587-2627
Truckee VarietyUnique Toy & General Store(530)587-3117
White BuffaloSouthwestern Jewelry,Art, Home Décor(530)587-4446
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