Lucy (Snyder) Rechel and her family began making preparations a few years ago to move the iconic and Historic Snyder Home from it’s original location on West Bridge Street in Yerington, Nevada to it’s new home in the south end of Mason Valley near Wilson Canyon. Lucy’s father, (the late) Ed Snyder, grew up in this home before he met his wife, Teresa, who still lives on their ranch where they raised a large family near the Snyder Bridge.
While Lucy plans to build a replica home in it’s original place, the Historic Snyder Home has been relocated to its new foundation with its new family, the Hardestys, who plan to lovingly restore the home.
Lucy’s sister, Susan Snyder Yates, wrote: “Can’t believe it finally happened! My dad and aunt (Yvonne Snyder) were born in that house. I hope it continues to be the center of love and cherished memories for a few more generations. Looks like it weathered the move!”
From Yerington resident, Tom Booth: “I remember delivering groceries to Virginia Snyder’s home when I worked at the Thrifty Market delivering, boxing and stocking groceries during my High School years. She was a kind and gracious lady. She was also an accomplished artist. I believe she was also an avid bridge player. What memories the moving of her house has evoked!”
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The Historic Snyder House on West Bridge Street in Yerington, Nevada. Photo from February 25, 2022 by Pizen Switch Times.
Photo from February 25, 2022 by Pizen Switch Times.
Preparations progressing for eventual move...Photo from February 25, 2022 by Pizen Switch Times.
August 29th, 2023 ~The Historic Snyder Family Home leaving it's original location on W. Bridge Street in Yerington, Nevada. Photo from Mason & Smith Conservation District video.
Photo from Mason & Smith Conservation District video.
Photo from Mason & Smith Conservation District video.
Moving toward the Bridge Street Bridge. Photo from Mason & Smith Conservation District video.
Photo from Mason & Smith Conservation District video.
Photo from Mason & Smith Conservation District video.
Photo from Mason & Smith Conservation District video.
Anaconda Copper Mine in the background of the Snyder Home...Photo from Mason & Smith Conservation District video.
Just enough rise to clear the bridge...Photo from Mason & Smith Conservation District video.
Photo from Mason & Smith Conservation District video.
Making the left turn to travel South on NV State Route 339...Photo from Mason & Smith Conservation District video.
Photo from Mason & Smith Conservation District video.
Photo from Mason & Smith Conservation District video.
Heading toward Mason...Photo from Mason & Smith Conservation District video.
NV State Route 339 and West end of Mason Road...Photo from Omar Rodriguez Lopez video.
Photo from Mason & Smith Conservation District video.
Entering North end of Mason on NV State Route 339...Photo from Omar Rodriguez Lopez video.
Photo from Omar Rodriguez Lopez video.
Photo from Omar Rodriguez Lopez video.
Historic Snyder Home travelling through Mason, Nevada...Photo by Monte Walker.
Photo by Monte Walker.
Photo by Monte Walker.
Photo by Monte Walker.
Photo from Melissa Fielding video.
Photo from Melissa Fielding video.
Photo from Melissa Fielding video.
Just South of Mason, continuing South on Highway 339... Photo from Teresa Veesart video.
Photo from Teresa Veesart video.
Photo from Teresa Veesart video.
Historic Snyder Home arrives at it's new location near State Route 339 and 208, with a foundation already prepared. Photo by Debbie Prizznick-Hartsell.
Photographer Debbie Prizznick-Hartsell wrote: "It's almost down on foundation now..." (August 29, 2023)
Here is a drone video that City of Yerington Public Works produced of the Snyder Home moving from Bridge Street and through Mason:
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