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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM25MB_the-crystal-bar_Virginia-City-NV.html
The doors were first opened for business in 1771 by original owner Grant Israel. In the early 1880's Con Sheen became the second owner. In 1909 William H. Marks became the third owner. The bar is still in the family as William L. And Margaret Mark…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1OLB_founders-of-julia-c-bulette-chapter_Virginia-City-NV.html
On January 11, 1963, 13 members of E Clampus Vitus met at the Bucket of Blood Saloon for the purpose of forming a new chapter of E Clampus Vitus.Those present were: Louie Beaupre, Marsh Fey, John Dufresne, Jim Lydon, Jack Cross, Ed Lydon, Bob Barr…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1OKY_i-o-o-f-monument_Virginia-City-NV.html
Sacred To The Memory Of The FoundersOf Odd Fellowship In Nevada Who HereInstituted Wildey Lodge No. 1Independent Order of Odd Fellows:April 1, 1862.With the following Charter Members:L. Hite W.H. Began John LambertJ.W. Phillips P. Meyer O. Eastman…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1OIL_savage-mansion-c-1861_Virginia-City-NV.html
This elegant mansion, designed in a French Second Empire style, served as a residence for the superintendent, as well as a mine office for the Savage Mining Company. The first floor served as the mine office while the upper two stories provided a …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JR9_life-in-virginia-city-on-the-comstock-lode_Virginia-City-NV.html
Virginia City, circa. 1880's, was a bustling industrial community of about 25,000 people which included Gold Hill and the Silver City communities. Gold and silver mining was a corporate environment that was owned by either the bank of California o…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HIX_young-america-engine-co-no-2_Virginia-City-NV.html
Young America Engine Co. No. 2 was organized in 1862, housing its Rodgers double end stroke hand engine in the Metropolitan Stables building just South of here, across from the Presbyterian Church. In 1867, the company built a masonry fire hall ju…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HIW_silver-terrace-cemeteries_Virginia-City-NV.html
You are facing east overlooking the Silver Terrace Cemeteries. The Silver Terrace was not the only Comstock complex, both Gold Hill and Silver City had their own cemeteries. The earliest cemeteries were established far away from the ore veins. As …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1H1P_the-pioneer-church_Virginia-City-NV.html
The first religious service in Nevada, officiated by a visiting Protestant Episcopal Reverend, was held in Virginia City's U.S. Courthouse on Sept. 11, 1861. A Parish was organized as St. Paul's Protestant Episcopal. In the following year the Rev.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1H1J_eagle-engine-co-no-3_Virginia-City-NV.html
At his location was the Eagle Engine Co.No.3. After organizing in August of 1863, Eagle Engine Co. No.3 purchased a Jeffers hand-pumped fire engine for $3,700 from San Francisco's Vigilante Engine Co. No.9, and initially housed the 4,000 pound eng…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1H1I_washoe-engine-co-no-4_Virginia-City-NV.html
After Washoe Engine Co. No.4 organized in August 1863, it purchased a new Button hand-pumped fire engine with 9 1/4 inch cylinders, and 600 feet of hose for $4,288. The company housed their fire engine at the Virginia Stables on C Street, then pur…