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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1OMZ_watsons-house_Austin-NV.html
W.J. Watson who was a postmaster and store manager lived in this house with his daughter, Mrs. Reston and his granddaughter Zoe.Although Mr. Watson was an employee of high rank, and he was aware of the anti-liquor policy of the company, he liked t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1OMT_a-home_Austin-NV.html
This was a bachelor's quarters in 1906. That year the Italian occupants staged a lively Fourth of July celebration. Accordian music emanated from with, and wine flowed freely. Again and again someone appeared at the door to empty a six shooter int…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1OMS_a-home_Austin-NV.html
Mrs. Stevens moved into this house after her former home located between the Watson and Phillips houses in the next row below had burned to the ground. She fed boarders to support her family of two boys and two girls living with her. Two other son…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1OMR_fosters-blacksmith-shop_Austin-NV.html
Bill and Mack Foster moved this building to here from Ellsworth. It was used as a blacksmith shop by them when they were prospecting in this area for about twenty years preceding the year 1954.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1OMQ_machine-shop_Austin-NV.html
This building contained the blacksmith shop, and was equipped with power driven drill presses, and lathes, etc. therefore, it was called the machine shop. The crew of mechanics that worked here kept all the mine and mill machinery running smoothly…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1OMP_mine-superintendents-home_Austin-NV.html
Mr. Bowen, the mine superintendent, believed in dealing with his fellow men with justice and understanding, but he could not be deterred from administering his duties for the company conscientiously.In 1907, when the miners struck for a raise in p…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1OLQ_mrs-phillips-home_Austin-NV.html
Mrs. Kate Phillips lived here until 1907. She then moved to Ione and opened a boarding house and lodging house.Later, Will and Mack Foster resided in this building for about twenty years. During that time they prospected a wide area and also lease…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1OL7_stage-station_Austin-NV.html
The stage driver and his horses were housed under one roof in this building. A partition made of lumber separated the dwelling section from the barn. A small corral was attached to the south section and the door leading into the barn could be clos…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1OL6_assay-office_Austin-NV.html
Samples of rock and ore from the mine and samples of concentrates from the mill were processed (assayed) here to determine the amount of values they contained. The furnace in this assay laboratory used charcoal because it was the only clean burnin…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1OL3_big-smoky-valley_Round-Mountain-NV.html
Named for its hazy distances, this valley has seen a parade of famous men and stirring events.
Prior to the white men, the valley and its bordering Toiyabe and Toquima Ranges were favorite Shoshone haunts.
Jedediah Smith, intrepid trapper an…