Minden firm donates masonry work to Nevada railroad museum

Staff Reports

A Minden company is donating masonry services for the current round of brick laying as part of the Nevada State Railroad Museums History Happens Project.

More than 80 engraved bricks will be laid on the museum ground's walkways by Keystone Masonry.

Each engraved brick has been purchased by individuals and organizations as a donation to the Nevada State Railroad Museum.

The History Happens Project is a joint venture of the Nevada State Railroad Museum and its support group, the Friends of the Nevada State Railroad Museum. All of the proceeds of the project are used solely for the purposes of expanding and operating the facilities and exhibits of the Nevada State Railroad Museum.

Participation in the project is ongoing.

For a donation of $45, a red paving brick will be permanently engraved and set on the grounds of the Nevada State Railroad Museum.

The Nevada State Railroad Museum operates steam-ups with historic Virginia & Truckee Railroad equipment on selected weekends throughout the year.

The museum also participates in scholarly efforts, such as the annual V&T Railroad History Symposium held in Carson City each fall. Open daily from 8:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., the museum is located on Route 395 at the south end of Carson City at the intersection of Fairview Avenue. A yellow train station and red water tank at the entrance to the museum grounds are landmarks. For more information, please contact John Frink at 687-6953.