History

Karl’s curation of stories begotten by other stories is stymied by the rules of Facebook, but those stories are alive and well at the Sparks Heritage Museum.

Karl revisits the topic of his pal Bruce R. Thompson with a few more stories of the renowned judge.

Karl has so many stories to share, and friends lining up to share even more. Looks like we’ll be busy for a while.

Karl is sleuthing out the origins of the Orr Ditch siphon that rerouted irrigation water to allow for development of the University’s campus.

Karl doesn’t want Sparks to feel left out, so he’s sharing some railroad yore to keep in the city’s good graces.

Karl remembers Judge Bruce Thompson, but perhaps not as vividly as how much he dislikes riding palomino horses.

Karl recalls another time of uncertainty when a restaurateur and a handful of businessmen bonded over a few meals and an outpouring of kindness.

Karl shares the origins of Herb Caen’s ace researcher, Etaoin Shrdlu, which may or may not be a real name.

Karl’s heading down a rabbit hole with the story of the photo of Little Karl, a man named Bud, and the legacy behind some iconic Reno buildings.

Karl didn’t realize he’d uncorked so many stories about Miss Graham, but here we are again.