Drugstore / Bakery (Circa 1940)
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member brwhiz
N 36° 48.305 W 114° 03.874
11S E 761881 N 4077270
This Mesquite Historical Marker is #16 on the Mesquite Historical Walking Tour. A map of the complete tour is available at the Virgin Valley Museum at 35 W Mesquite Blvd in downtown Mesquite or from the website listed below.
Waymark Code: WMF9PG
Location: Nevada, United States
Date Posted: 09/15/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member Uncle Alaska
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This Historical Marker tells of the many uses of one of Mesquite's more modern historical structures.

The building currently houses a screen printing and graphic design business.

Marker Title (required): Drugstore / Bakery (Circa 1940)

Marker Text (required):
In the 1940's the place to go was Leonard Patty's soda fountain and drug store. This was the first soda fountain in town and served up all the favorites for quenching thirst in those days, including phosphates and sodas of all varieties - lemon, vanilla and cherry. This building has had several uses, including a bakery, an American Legion hall, and a residence.

County (required): Clark (Las Vegas)

Marker Type (required): Metal Plaque

Other Marker Type (optional): None

Is Marker Damaged? (required): No

Other Damage Type (optional): None

URL - Website (optional): [Web Link]

Marker Number (If official State Marker from NV SHPO website above, otherwise leave blank): Not Listed
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