Old Globe Saloon - Carson City, NV
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saopaulo1
N 39° 09.970 W 119° 46.065
11S E 260878 N 4338866
A plaque in the window of this old bar.
Waymark Code: WMBEBR
Location: Nevada, United States
Date Posted: 05/11/2011
Views: 5
"Opened in 1875 on Carson St by Andrew and Henry Robert, French Canadian brothers. The saloon was closed by prohibition in 1918. In 1951 Bob Golightly, Andrew's grandson asked Virgil Buchhianri to reopen the Old Globe.
In 1971 the saloon was rebuilt on Curry St, it's current location The building was designed by Hector Puccinelli, former chief bridge engineer, Nevada highway department. The original Carson St saloon was replicated, also incorporating its old stone ice house that was built in 1890.
In memory of Virgil Bucchianeri St. 1901-1993. Proprietor 1951-1993.
Dedicated July 20, 2001. Julia C Bulette chapter 1864. E Clampus Vitus."
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