Bliss Mansion

"This section of Carson City, with its towering shade trees, narrow streets, red-bellied robins, feeding mule deer, and a world of green away from the main drag, is quite unlike anything in Nevada. Let's be honest: it's easy to picture a bit of New England in here. Then there's the Bliss Mansion. If it wasn't for the Nevada license plate parked on the curbside, I could almost begin picturing Maine lobster, the port of calling, and a manicured town green. Green. That's not a word to be used lightly in these parts." -- June 2007

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NW corner of Elizabeth & Robinson Sts.

Carson City
  39.167230, -119.772090

Original Date Visited: 6/5/07
Revisited: 11/18/21
Signed: No

Street View

Here's what you'll see!

  • The vibrant green setting of Marker 70 in the historic district of Carson City
  • Marker 70 plaque
  • Conquering Marker 44
  • Bliss Mansion
  • Sign marking the Bliss Mansion
  • Morning light at the BlisS Mansion

Exact Description:
The Bliss Mansion. Built by Duane L. Bliss, Lumber & Railroad Magnate -- 1879. In its time the most modern & largest home in Nevada. Entirely constructed of clear lumber & square nails. First home in Nevada entirely piped for gas lighting.


Duane L. Bliss was the lumber magnate responsible for the much-needed lumber on the Comstock.

The House with a History

US 50 Roadtrip
 COVERED IN MY US 50 ROAD TRIP

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METHODIST CHURCH OF CARSON CITY

Related Links & Markers:

 - 219 - Glenbrook   - 225 - Spooner Area ...   Timber for the Comstock PDF (Forest History) 

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