The Governor's Mansion
Location: Carson City
Directions: 606 Mountain Street (the intersection of Robinson & Mountain Sts.)
N 39° 10.036 W 119° 46.379
Location: 1
Visibility: 2
Accessibility: 1
Marker type: Metal
Date Conquered: 7/10/07
Nearest Intersection: Robinson St.
Quick Description: A marker commemorating the building process of the Governor's Mansion.
Signed: No -- This marker has never been signed.
NOTES: Yep, this is the actual Nevada Governor's Mansion. Unlike California's Governor Mansion (which is usually under tight security), tourism is encouraged around and sometimes on the mansion premises. (Some years, the historical society even offer tours of the mansion.) Although throughout my lifetime in Nevada I've never seen security personnel posted at the mansion, don't be surprised if you do see a few men standing guard. Wave a friendly "hello" if you do happen to see one. In the summer, visitors can step foot onto the mansion grounds for photography providing you be respectful. If you're really fortunate, you may even get a wave or a handshake from none other than the governor or first lady themselves!
Full Description:
Exact description as reads ...
Reno architect George A. Ferris designed this neo-classical mansion which cost $22,700. It is the only home ever built for Nevada's highest elected official. In July 1909, acting Governor Denver Dickerson and his wife Uma became the first residents of the mansion. Two months later, June Dickerson was born here.
From 1909 to 1999, sixteen families have occupied the mansion. In 2000, First Lady Dema Guinn began a revitalizatiom of the grounds. Private funds supported many of the improvements, including this fence extension donated by Steel Engineers, Inc., Las Vegas and Blue Mountain Steel, Inc., Carson City.
No doubt -- Fewer buildings in Carson are more ornate than the Governor's Mansion.
DID YOU KNOW?...
... The Governor's Mansion is a regular stop for trick or treaters? Carson youngsters regularly go "trick-or-treating" to the Governor's Mansion for extra large portions of sweets and snacks handed out by ... you guessed it, the Governor or First Lady themselves! In addition, Santa makes a regular appearance here and the Governor occasionally hands out candy canes and stockings in most years. Many tourists are surprised that the Governor's Mansion is so readily accessible and set within a regular neighborhood instead of being locked away behind tight security in most other states. If you haven't noticed already, this is Nevada, a state of rich traditional roots and down-home community.
