FDedicatedo to Preservingo and PromotingtP Historic Resourcesri in then ts FALL 2019 Truckee Meadows through Education, Advocacy and Leadership. vol. 22 no. 4 HRPS 2019 Harvest of Homes Tour is September 21 Article by Debbie Hinman - Photos by Steve Ellison e want to welcome all of you to our 10th Harvest of HRPS is confident you will appreciate these properties whose Homes Tour!. The date is Saturday, September 21, residents have created vital and livable space while honoring Wfrom 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Once again, we the unique qualities of their historic homes. In moving have an exciting line-up of interesting local homes for you through the neighborhoods and the homes themselves, we to view. Our theme this year is Art, presenting the art and hope you will gain a sense of Reno’s history, of the huge culture of our tour homes. parcels of ranch land that were subdivided for residential use as Reno moved from an agrarian to urban society, of Our Encore home this year is our oldest home and from our the evolution of the additions and subdivisions that grew 2010 tour. It’s the home of artist Joan Arrizabalaga and is filled up around the downtown core and the architecture that with unique examples of her work. On the other end of the represents each time period. time spectrum we have a ranch style home belonging to artist Charlotte Voitoff which displays her own art as well as that of Full descriptions of each home’s architecture, ownership history, other local artists. One of our Newlands Manor homes is filled home and interior décor are included in the Tour program, as with exceptional handcrafted furniture by owner John Farrow, well as histories of each neighborhood. a talented woodworker. The other Newlands home, that of Joe and Alex Lutz Grzymski, is currently having art custom-created Beside these wonderful homes, we position an antique vehicle of for specific spaces in the home. Our Adaptive Reuse home, now the home’s era. Thanks to those great car owners. And thanks to the office of attorney Natalie Reed, features her mother’s lovely the home owners for allowing us to visit their homes. watercolors in the dining nook, interesting animal art in the living room, and her young niece and nephew’s charming drawings on The research on our Tour Homes is ongoing. If you have the staircase wall. Sandra Kelly’s West Plumb stone house is a information on any of these homes you would like to testament to her skill as an interior decorator and creativity as she contribute, please leave a message on our voice mail at 775- has used repurposed materials in unique ways. We know you will 747-HIST or 775-747-4478 and researcher Debbie Hinman find this year’s homes interesting and delightful! will return your call. 6 Bret Harte Avenue — 1928 One of the largest of the Newlands Manor homes, this Spanish- style “casa” features an acre with multiple private outdoor spaces surrounding the home. In addition to the two-story main house, there is a beautifully-designed “casita” and a separate two-story garage with “mother-in-law” apartment upstairs. The home has undergone many additions and reconfigurations throughout its 91 years but it remains a stunning home in the neighborhood. This home is a Spanish Colonial Revival-style residence likely built by W. E. Barnard. A clue inside a wall of the home and an account of a field of violets once occupying the land give rise to the home’s name, Las Violetas. The current owners, Joe Gryzmski and Alexandra Lutz, purchased the home in early 2014. Visitors enter the home via a charming and private porte cochère that the family uses to relax and take advantage of cool summer breezes. This Spanish-style home is full of arched doorways, and the living room has a distinctive barrel ceiling. The interior décor is a clean, modern style that allows the wonderful bones of the home to show through. continued on page 2 HRPS Harvest of Home Tour continued from page 1 937 Jones Street — 1902 This “grand old lady” of a house occupies two lots on the corner of residential Jones Street and Keystone Avenue. When it was built, Keystone was the westernmost border of Reno and the historic Powning’s Addition. The house is a three-story simplified Free Classic Queen Anne style of solid red brick, with a one-story wrap-around porch. Thanks to the loving care of its owner, Joan Arrizabalaga, who purchased the home in 1975, it is remarkably original. Entering this home is akin to passing through a time warp to an earlier day. Everywhere you will see Joan’s fabulous art. Books and mementos abound—the home is a veritable museum of Joan’s life. One bedroom has an amazing mural, extending from the ceiling down the sides of the room, with pieces of the underlying wallpaper incorporated in the design. One bath has an iron bathtub that was once a horse trough in Virginia City. You need to reserve extra time in your day to spend here. 145 Mark Twain Avenue — 1928 This lovely and distinctive home in Newlands Manor was built on a stretch of Mark Twain that runs between Joaquin Miller and Manor Drive and features homes set back atop sloping lawns on the west side of the street. The home style is Period Revival with a lovely arched front window and two small balconies gracing the front of the home. The Maestretti family purchased the home in 1929; Maestretti became a district judge and served until his death in 1961. The home was purchased by John Farrow in 2011— it is elegant and beautifully furnished. John, an amazingly skilled craftsman, built the intricately carved front door and nearly all the furniture in the home. You will be struck first by the living room’s stunning wall finish—it is said actual gold leaf is in the paint. John remodeled the kitchen and its matte marble countertops and old-style cupboards and farmhouse sink echo the era of the home. You are guaranteed to love this home! 611 Forest Street — c. 1939 Our Adaptive Reuse home this year is a model for how one can repurpose a dwelling without disturbing its original charm and style. The two-story property sits on lovely Forest Street, quiet and tree-lined. 611 Forest is a brick Period Revival with a steeply-pitched side-gabled roof with multiple projecting front gables. The brick is flawless and beautifully multi-toned. Current owner Natalie Reed purchased the home in 2013 to be her law office. The large, attractively-furnished living room has interesting decorator items and paintings with a subtle jungle theme. The reception area is outfitted with a lovely antique-inspired desk. The full-sized kitchen is a cheerful yellow with a small dining nook surrounded by windows and lovely watercolors of flowers and birds painted by Natalie’s mother. The wood floors and the bath are original to 1939. Upstairs are three offices, with antique replica furniture designed to suit the era of the home. The friendly, attractive setting is sure to calm the most anxious client. 2 HRPS historicreno.org FootPrints Fall 2019 vol. 22 no. 4 1895 West Plumb Lane — 1934 A lovely vernacular stone cottage sits on the northeast corner of a main intersection, West Plumb Lane and Hunter Lake Drive—in early days a part of Plumb Ranch. Edmund and Elizabeth Plumb arrived in Reno in the 1880s from England and acquired a large amount of acreage south of the budding town of Reno. Relatives soon followed to help work the farm. Nephew Harry Dewey Plumb married in 1925 and was joined on the Plumb Ranch by his new wife, Florence. His wood farmhouse burned at some point and was rebuilt using local stone, a home which the family occupied until 1950. In 2017, interior designer Sandra Kelly purchased the house. She had an affection for stone houses, as she had restored one in Southern California, creating an admired showplace. She loved the solid charm of this one and saw its possibilities. The home’s possibilities have turned into amazing realities—a rustic and yet warm and inviting living space. 3310 Sunnyvale Avenue — 1963 Many might wonder why we include a 1960s tract home in our tour this year but this one is truly special. Owner Charlotte Voitoff purchased the ranch style home in 1968 and it exhibits her artistic sense and creativity, and love of gardening. Perched on a ridge that descends to the Steamboat Ditch, the city view from the rear of the home is stunning. The kitchen has a large greenhouse window that brings the outside in. The basement includes an art studio, bedroom and bath. Entering the home, you are immediately aware that an artist and collector lives here. Charlotte’s passion is art of all types. To the rear of the home is a large deck, overlooking an incredible garden. Flowers and plants of all varieties thrive here along walking paths. Along the path is a real gem—a one-of-a-kind shed constructed entirely of vintage doors. We are certain this home will delight you with its warmth and eclectic charm. Nevada Preservation Foundation “After Party” Home + History Reno: Martini Tour on September 21, 4:00 p.m. he Martini Tour has become a cocktail and hobnob with other historic be allowed to mingle and explore the staple of Home + History held home enthusiasts in an amazing Spanish home with a complimentary cocktail T annually in Las Vegas on the Colonial Revival home from 1923? in a commemorative martini glass and last weekend in April.