Glendale School, the oldest remaining school in Nevada, was constructed in 1864 and remained in continuous use until 1958. Glendale as a settlement preceded Reno and was destined to be the metropolis on the Truckee River until the Central Pacific Railroad was induced to bypass the community for a station at Lakes Crossing, later Reno. The first teacher, E.C. Sessions, organized the school and taught in his home until the building was constructed. The original board of trustees consisted of John F. Stone, William Steele, and N.C. Haslund. Over the years, many Nevadans were educated there, including U.S. Senator Patrick A. McCarran. Built at a cost of $1,446, the school stands in memory of its builder, Archie Bryant, and of a once bustling community.