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Another Historical Landmark To Be Unveiled

Posted: Jul. 27, 2015 1:00 AM PDT

The 185th historical landmark for Nevada County is set for an unveiling ceremony on Saturday, August 8th. That’ll be for the Victornian-style Hartung House in Penn Valley. The promotion director for the Historical Landmarks Commission, Bernie Zimmerman, says it’s one of the oldest buildings still around and in pristine condition. He it was the longtime home of Nevada and Emma Hartung, who acquired the property in 1888 and once ran a jewelry store in town. It’s now owned by Peter Brennan…

click to listen to Bernie Zimmerman

The Commission says it’s believed that Rose’s Corral, one of the earliest commercial establishments in the county, was located on or near the Hartung property. Brennan now operates the 220-acre ranch as an equestrian center…

click to listen to Bernie Zimmerman

Zimmerman says he’s not sure how public access will be set up, at this time, that it’s always up to the property owner. The ceremony is at 10am, August 8th, on Piper Lane, near the intersection of Pleasant Valley and Bitney Springs Roads, in Penn Valley.

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