RVing Around America with Ron and Kathy: Interesting Items in Winnemucca, NV

Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Only a short 124 mile drive today to Winnemucca. Winnemucca was named after a 19th century Northern Piute Indian chief and is known for its Ranch Hand Rodeo in March and Run-A-Mucca Motorcycle Rally in May. Wonder if it attracts as many motorcyclists as Sturgis in August.

Nice little community with some old buildings and the Humboldt Museum which was well worth the time and a small donation on our part. We first watched a video about the discovery of some fossil bones found in the Nevada desert and then walked around viewing the many interesting exhibits.

One exhibit which I found interesting was these molds for rmaking cigars. Never really thought about how they were actually rolled and shaped though I had watched my grandfathers and uncles roll their own cigarettes when I was a kid.

Ron, having worked for Coca Cola for many years, was quite taken with the 1800’s Winnemucca soda bottling company exhibit which displayed antique bottling equipment for soft drinks eventually evolving into the 7-Up bottler here in Winnemucca doing business until 1980.

There were a number of old cars most of which I had never seen before either. Some quite interesting.

International Auto Buggy

1911 Cyclecar

1909 Invincible Schacht

1911 Brush Runabout

1907 Chase Truck

How about this old pump? Remember these at the gas stations along the highways? I do. I must be really old to remember this?

A nice display of old American flags with different numbers of stars. I remember the 48 star flag and when Hawaii and Alaska became states in the United States.

Also on display is this Guidon Flag from the Civil War. Having no familiarity with military things, I found this flag interesting. I saw my first one at a museum in Tucson in March. Ron, having been in the Army, explained to me how these flags are used.

Outside were three buildings, an old early 1900 home, a Presbyterian church and a retail store. The house was furnished in period furniture and the retail store included general store items, a barber shop and a kitchen in the back.