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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMOT7_ten-stamp-mill_Nevada-City-CA.html
"Six tall, upright rods of iron, as large as a man's ankle, and heavily shod with a mass of iron and steel at their lower ends.." So begins Mark Twain's description of a Nevada stamp mill. "...These rose and fell, one after the other, in a pondero…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9MM_powell-home_Nevada-City-CA.html
Built in 1855 as the edifice of the Baptist Church, it was here that famed soprano Emma Nevada (Emma Wixom Palmer) made her debut at the age of three. In 1886 the church was remodeled as the residence of the E.T.R. Powell family
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8BM_the-national-hotel_Nevada-City-CA.html
This hotel, one of the oldest in continuous operation west of the Rockies, opened for business in August, 1856. Originally known as The "Bicknell Block". The structure consists of three common-walled buildings of simple brick construction embellis…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8AX_miners-foundry-allans-machine-shop_Nevada-City-CA.html
This original brick building in continuous usage as a foundry for over 110 years. Famous Pelton Waterwheel developed and manufactured here in 1878. Ingenious double-cupped bucket designed by Lester A. Pelton of Camptonville and Nevada City. It bec…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8AW_english-and-new-salmon-mine-stamp-mill_Nevada-City-CA.html
This stamp mill was manufactured at the Miners Foundry and Supply Co., Nevada City, California in the late 1800's. After a circuitous journey, it has returned to its place of crushing hard rock at the English Mine and then the New Salmon Mine, own…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM89D_pelton-wheel-manufacturing-site_Nevada-City-CA.html
The Pelton Water Wheel, first commercially manufactured here at George Allan's Foundry & Machine Works in 1879, was a major advancement in water power utilization and greatly advanced hard-rock mining. Its unique feature was a series of paired buc…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7J5_pioneer-cemetery_Nevada-City-CA.html
This cemetery was established in 1851 on a knoll, back of the First Methodist Church. This gave the site its name. Many noted citizens rest here.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6YY_south-yuba-canal-office_Nevada-City-CA.html
Headquarters for the largest network of water flumes and ditches in the state. The South Yuba Canal Water Company was the first incorporated to supply water for hydraulic mining. The original ditch was in use in May, 1850, and this company office …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6YU_pennsylvania-engine-co-no-2_Nevada-City-CA.html
Fire Company formed June 18, 1860 as Eureka Hose No.2 with 34 volunteers. Name changed in August of that year to ?Pennsylvania Engine'. Construction money raised in 1859 by popular subscription and a grand ball staged by the town's women. This fir…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6YQ_nevada-theater_Nevada-City-CA.html
California's oldest existing theater building. The Nevada opened September 9, 1865. Celebrities such as Mark Twain, Jack London and Emma Nevada have appeared on its stage. Closed in 1957. The theater was later purchased through public donations an…