The Museum is laid out to tell the story of Sparks from past to present. The story begins with an exhibit of petroglyph photographs similar to the Rock Art Area in the Truckee Canyon, a mining exhibit and ranching display. In a "tunnel" the creation of Sparks when an entire town was picked up and moved is depicted in photographs. There is subsequently a significant railroad exhibit and a Chinese display. The Lifestyles Exhibit depicts early Sparks with an antique living room scene, a kitchen scene, a wash room, a barber shop, a post office, a small school room and a general store. The Transportation Exhibit depicts various modes of transportation and includes a doctor's carriage dating to 1904. Artifacts from an early Casino, historical sporting events and children's toys are also displayed. A tribute to local military presently serving and a collection of early area churches ends the story. The Changing Gallery features interesting exhibits.

EARLY SPARKS VENUES

National Historic Registered Buildings

in the

City of Sparks

     Bank of Sparks                      Immaculate Conception Catholic Church              Glendale Schoolhouse

Old Washoe County Library - Sparks Branch                              Mary Lee Nichols Elementary School  

Robison House