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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM19SH_the-lincoln-highway-bridge-rails_Reno-NV.html
These are the first Lincoln Highway bridge rails ever built on the nation's first transcontinental highway. The Abraham Lincoln Highway ran from Times Square, New York, to Lincoln Park in San Francisco, during 1913-1927.
Towns all across the na…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18WA_truckee-river_Reno-NV.html
In prehistoric and early historic times, the Truckee Valley in the vicinity of Verdi, was occupied by the Washoe Indians. Their camps were on these flats near the river. Many fish blinds were located nearby for their use in this important subsiste…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18W8_verdi_Reno-NV.html
Modern Verdi came into being with the construction of the Central Pacific Railroad through Nevada in 1867-'69. It became a major mill town and terminal for shipment of ties and construction timbers with a network of logging railways reaching into …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18W7_crystal-peak-toll-bridge_Reno-NV.html
In 1860, the first bridge, known as O'Neils Crossing, was built at this site. In August 1867, the Crystal Peak Toll Bridge and Road Company was formed by J.P. Foulks and M.J. Smith. The toll bridge charged lumber wagons, stage lines and local trav…