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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RZV_steamboat-springs_Reno-NV.html
These natural hot-springs are notable for their curative qualities. They were nationally acclaimed by President Ulysses S. Grant when he visited them in 1879. Early emigrants so named them, because of their puffing and blowing. Located in 1860 …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RZT_geiger-station_Reno-NV.html
Seven-tenths of a mile east of this marker was Geiger's Station, the largest station on the Geiger Grade Toll Road, the main thoroughfare between the Comstock Lode and the ranches of the Truckee Meadows. Located at the site were a toll house, thre…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMULG_lousetown_Reno-NV.html
North of this marker, a station was established in 1860 on Geiger and Tilton's new toll road from Truckee Meadows, · · Fine springs, terminus of several wood roads, and a population of teamsters, stock and sheep men were found at Lou…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMULF_old-geiger-grade_Reno-NV.html
Constructed by Davidson M. Geiger and John H. Tilton in 1862, this old toll road was the most direct connection between the Comstock Lode and Truckee Meadows until replace by the present paved highway in 1936. Concord stages, mud wagons ten-mul…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEWT_the-nevada-bank-of-san-francisco_Reno-NV.html
Built in 1862-63, this building was first the office of the private bankers Paxton and Thornburgh. After their move to Reese River in 1864-65, it was used sporadically until the Nevada Bank of San Francisco opened January 10, 1876. Owned by th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEV4_st-stephens-green-bandstand_Dublin-Dublin.html
Erected in 1887 from funds subscribed by the Dublin Metropolitan Police to commemorate Queen Victoria's Jubilee. [From the Monuments of St. Stephen's Green marker found in the park.]
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEV3_col-morris-pinschower-building_Reno-NV.html
Joseph Frederick Hardware, The Nevada Bank of San Francisco and a livery stable were housed herein. In 1910 Ferdinand Beck opened Beck's Hardware, & Comstock Garage. In the 1930's Clarence Elkin operated a Shell garage and Ford dealership. From 19…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HME84_william-sharon_Reno-NV.html
Managed the Bank of California during the Comstock's Bonanza period. During this time, he was known as the "King of the Comstock." William Sharon was the father of the Virginia and Truckee Railroad. He also formed the "Union Mill and Mining Co…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HME7R_bank-of-california_Reno-NV.html
On this site, the Virginia City Agency of the Bank of California was established on September 6, 1864. Here miners obtained the capital that financed the most spectacular boom in mining history. Nearly one billion dollars in gold and silver was…
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