October 1, 1975 (8 pages)

pr seemactne 20% “ Se ee ee Sert 1 the communities of Nevada City. Grass Valley, ed Dog. Town Talk, Glenbrook. Little York, Cherokee, Mooney Flat, Sweetland: Alpha, Omeg French.C pranitevii , y. Gr i ; 5 . 1 We 5 ms : Alpha, Omega, French. Corral, Rough and Ready, Graniteville, North Ptigye North Bloomfield, Humbug, Relief Hill, W ashington, Blue Tent, LaBarr Meadows, Cedar Ridge, Union Hill, Peardale, Summit City, W alloupa, Gouge Eye, Lime Kiln, Chicano Park. Wolf, Christmas ill, Liberty Hill, Sailor Flat, Lake City, Selby Flat, Grizzly Hill, Gold Flat, Soggsville, Gold Bar, Lowell Hill, Bourbon Hill, Scotch Hill, North Columbia, Columbia Hill, Brandy Flat, Sebastopol, Quaker Hill, F Willow Valley, Newtown, Indian Flat, Bridgeport, Birchville, Moore's Flat.-Orleans Flat, Remington Hill, Anthony House, Delirium Tremens. eae ~ VOLUME 50 No. 40 Wednesday, October 1, 1975 10 Cents A Copy Reception for Marsh-Christie House The American Victorian Museum directors will introduce the Marsh-Christie House to the public at a reception from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Oct. 4. David S. Osborn, president of . the museum, said the historic home, built by Martin Luther Marsh in 1873 and restored by James B. and Lucille Marsh Christie in 1954, is being acquired by the museum as a living exhibit house. . There was a preview of things to come Wednesday when the landmark atop Boulder Hill was the setting for the Nevada City Women’s Civic Club annual tea. Isabel Hefelfinger, a long time member of the club, believes it significant that the organization, formed in 1908 for the express purpose of beautifying and improving Nevada City, was. selected aad ed ~~ ° o vw Ww te. Oo > +3 ~r77) c wie om Ww co ww “> m QO «< = 2 —_ Xn THE MARSH —CHRISTIE HOUSE built by Martin : Luther Marsh in 1873 and restored by James B. and v4 Lucille Marsh Christie in 1954 is being acquired by ; i the American Victorian Museum as a living exhibit A CORNER OF THE KITCHEN The ''coziest spot’’ in the Marsh-Christie House. Me house. The Nevada City Women’s Club held its annual tea at the home atop Bovlder Street. Alyce Jewett is president and Laurie Lowden, Lorna \Beisig! and Bea Weselsky were in charge of the . social event. to hold a pilot social function in the house with an historical heritage. Raymond Nelson, a former protestant missionary to the Orient, entertained with vocal selections accompanied by an orchestra on tapes. He confined his solos to familiar numbers but Mrs. ‘Hefelfinger said he sings equally well in the Japanese and Korean languages. Hostesses for the Civic Club wore gowns of the Victorian period featuring the long skirts the ladies of another century wore when they swished through the rooms and up and down the stairs of the home when it was new. Donations were accepted to help finance improvements for the new planned use of the Marsh-Christie House. Under the direction of the Museum one bedroom has been refurnished with a splendid Eastlake Style suite on loan from Nevada City’s Searl’s House, Osborn said. Other innovations include redecoration of the Children’s Nursery for the addition of part of the museum’s collection of Victorian toys and games. Barry Clinton, Nevada City and San Francisco artist has completed new Victorian decorations for the room. According to Osborn, the home is one of the most outstanding “examples of Italianate Style Victorian buildings in California. Visitors to Nevada City long have been familiar with the imposing structure in the middle of its landscaped grounds. A regular schedule of tours is being arranged with members of the , Nevada County Branch American Association of University Women to serve as hostesses. The museum has established the Marsh-Christie House Fund for memorials and contribution toward the purchase and upkeep of the property. Contributions have been received to date both locally and statewide. The American Victorian Museum is a non-profit tax-exempt educational foundation with its main facilities under construction in historic Miners Foundry on Spring Street in Nevada City. The museum, dining room and exhibit halls are open to the public Friday through Monday and for special tours, events, concerts and seminars in Victorian studies throughout the year. Hostesses for the Nevada City Women’s Civic Club are preparing a repast to be served to tea guests on tables set in formal decor on the spacious lawns and gardens of the landmark home. They are from left to right Lorena Beisigi, Laurie Lowden and Joe Biagini. seer ree

pr seemactne 20% “ Se ee ee Sert 1 the communities of Nevada City. Grass Valley, ed Dog. Town Talk, Glenbrook. Little York, Cherokee, Mooney Flat, Sweetland: Alpha, Omeg French.C pranitevii , y. Gr i ; 5 . 1 We 5 ms : Alpha, Omega, French. Corral, Rough and Ready, Graniteville, North Ptigye North Bloomfield, Humbug, Relief Hill, W ashington, Blue Tent, LaBarr Meadows, Cedar Ridge, Union Hill, Peardale, Summit City, W alloupa, Gouge Eye, Lime Kiln, Chicano Park. Wolf, Christmas ill, Liberty Hill, Sailor Flat, Lake City, Selby Flat, Grizzly Hill, Gold Flat, Soggsville, Gold Bar, Lowell Hill, Bourbon Hill, Scotch Hill, North Columbia, Columbia Hill, Brandy Flat, Sebastopol, Quaker Hill, F Willow Valley, Newtown, Indian Flat, Bridgeport, Birchville, Moore's Flat.-Orleans Flat, Remington Hill, Anthony House, Delirium Tremens. eae ~ VOLUME 50 No. 40 Wednesday, October 1, 1975 10 Cents A Copy Reception for Marsh-Christie House The American Victorian Museum directors will introduce the Marsh-Christie House to the public at a reception from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Oct. 4. David S. Osborn, president of . the museum, said the historic home, built by Martin Luther Marsh in 1873 and restored by James B. and Lucille Marsh Christie in 1954, is being acquired by the museum as a living exhibit house. . There was a preview of things to come Wednesday when the landmark atop Boulder Hill was the setting for the Nevada City Women’s Civic Club annual tea. Isabel Hefelfinger, a long time member of the club, believes it significant that the organization, formed in 1908 for the express purpose of beautifying and improving Nevada City, was. selected aad ed ~~ ° o vw Ww te. Oo > +3 ~r77) c wie om Ww co ww “> m QO «< = 2 —_ Xn THE MARSH —CHRISTIE HOUSE built by Martin : Luther Marsh in 1873 and restored by James B. and v4 Lucille Marsh Christie in 1954 is being acquired by ; i the American Victorian Museum as a living exhibit A CORNER OF THE KITCHEN The ''coziest spot’’ in the Marsh-Christie House. Me house. The Nevada City Women’s Club held its annual tea at the home atop Bovlder Street. Alyce Jewett is president and Laurie Lowden, Lorna \Beisig! and Bea Weselsky were in charge of the . social event. to hold a pilot social function in the house with an historical heritage. Raymond Nelson, a former protestant missionary to the Orient, entertained with vocal selections accompanied by an orchestra on tapes. He confined his solos to

familiar numbers but Mrs. ‘Hefelfinger said he sings equally well in the Japanese and Korean languages. Hostesses for the Civic Club wore gowns of the Victorian period featuring the long skirts the ladies of another century wore when they swished through the rooms and up and down the stairs of the home when it was new. Donations were accepted to help finance improvements for the new planned use of the Marsh-Christie House. Under the direction of the Museum one bedroom has been refurnished with a splendid Eastlake Style suite on loan from Nevada City’s Searl’s House, Osborn said. Other innovations include redecoration of the Children’s Nursery for the addition of part of the museum’s collection of Victorian toys and games. Barry Clinton, Nevada City and San Francisco artist has completed new Victorian decorations for the room. According to Osborn, the home is one of the most outstanding “examples of Italianate Style Victorian buildings in California. Visitors to Nevada City long have been familiar with the imposing structure in the middle of its landscaped grounds. A regular schedule of tours is being arranged with members of the , Nevada County Branch American Association of University Women to serve as hostesses. The museum has established the Marsh-Christie House Fund for memorials and contribution toward the purchase and upkeep of the property. Contributions have been received to date both locally and statewide. The American Victorian Museum is a non-profit tax-exempt educational foundation with its main facilities under construction in historic Miners Foundry on Spring Street in Nevada City. The museum, dining room and exhibit halls are open to the public Friday through Monday and for special tours, events, concerts and seminars in Victorian studies throughout the year. Hostesses for the Nevada City Women’s Civic Club are preparing a repast to be served to tea guests on tables set in formal decor on the spacious lawns and gardens of the landmark home. They are from left to right Lorena Beisigi, Laurie Lowden and Joe Biagini. seer ree