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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEIW_e-clampus-vitus-building_Virginia-City-NV.html
Constructed the year following the great 1875 conflagration, the building had deteriorated in latter-days until all that remained was the front brick fa?ade in 1969. During this year the site was purchased by the Virginia City Chapter of E Clampus…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEI6_the-glory-of-solidarity-and-fraternity_Virginia-City-NV.html
In Sept. 1864, while Atlanta smoldered, the first use of military force to allay labor unrest in the West occurred when Governor J. W. Nye ordered 2 companies of Calvary from Fort Churchill to end a strike by The Story County Miner's League. The U…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEI5_old-miners-union-hall_Virginia-City-NV.html
The Miners Union was organized in 1867. The Union fought for recognition, safety, family welfare, and a living wage $4.00 per day. This building, owned and maintained since 1913 by Aerie 532 F. O. E., was built in 1876. The original hall was destr…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEI1_liberty-engine-company-no-1_Virginia-City-NV.html
Founded 1863As Silver Bar Hook & Ladder Company No.1Of Gold Hill, Nevada Territory
Reorganized 1864As Liberty Engine Company No.1
Active in fighting fires for 90 yearsThe company motto was "Faithful and Fearless" —— · &mda…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEHX_gold-hill-hotel_Virginia-City-NV.html
[Main Marker:]This building is the original stone and brick edifice erected on the site of the first recorded claim on what became the Comstock Lode May 1, 1859. One of the earliest hotels it housed miners and notables offering lodging, tavern and…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEGA_the-fourth-ward-school_Virginia-City-NV.html
Walk in Their ShoesOn November 28, 1876, the excited residents of Virginia City christened their new monuments to education, the Fourth Ward School. The town was divided into "wards" for political and fire purposes. Built to honor the nation's cen…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEG6_fourth-ward-school_Virginia-City-NV.html
Centennial monument to education and National treasure. Built in the second Empire Style Architecture with state of the art amenities to house 1000 students. Instructed using progressive curriculum and teaching practices. The building represents t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEFT_v-t-car-no-13_Virginia-City-NV.html
The only railroad car ever designed expressively for transportation pf precious metals. Mail-Bullion Car No. 13 was built by the Oxford Car Company in 1874 to the order of the fabulous Virginia & Truckee Railroad. Until 1939 she transported her pr…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEFS_the-delta_Virginia-City-NV.html
Symbolized by the Greek Symbol was opened by Orindorff & McGee, Louisiana Patriots. The first Saloon rebuilt after the big fire of 1875.
The Delta Front is solid Comstock Cedar, hand made by McIntosh, Architect, wood craftsman and builder of th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEF2_african-americans-and-the-boston-saloon_Virginia-City-NV.html
Between 1866 and 1875, a remarkable business thrived directly behind building. Free-born William C. Brown operated his Boston Saloon, serving Virginia City's African Americans. Archeologists have revealed that Brown offered his customers finely pr…