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Virginia City was the first silver rush town, and the first to intensely apply large-scale industrial mining methods. [ 4 ] [ 5 ] After a year in existence, the boomtown had 42 saloons, 42 stores, 6 restaurants, 3 hotels, and 868 dwellings to house a town residency of 2,345.
Virginia City and its environs 39°15′35″N 119°35′19″W / 39.259722°N 119.588611°W / 39.259722; -119.588611 ( Virginia City Historic Virginia City
The following are approximate tallies of current listings by county. These counts are based on entries in the National Register Information Database as of April 24, 2008 [1] and new weekly listings posted since then on the National Register of Historic Places web site. [2]
Nevada historical markers identify significant places of interest in Nevada's history. The Historic Marker Program was initiated by the Nevada State Legislature in 1967 to bring the state's heritage to the public's attention with on-site markers. Because of budget cuts the program became dormant in 2009.
Savage Mansion, the Savage Mining Company's office and mine superintendent's residence; NRHP property built in 1861 [35] In the 21st century, Virginia City's economy is based on tourism. Many residents own and work at the shops in town that cater to tourists, while others seek jobs in the surrounding cities.
Pages in category "National Register of Historic Places in Storey County, Nevada" The following 17 pages are in this category, out of 17 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
Museums in Virginia City, Nevada (4 P) Pages in category "Buildings and structures in Virginia City, Nevada" The following 17 pages are in this category, out of 17 total.
Virginia City was the biggest high-grade silver and gold ore producer of the United States in the mid-1800s. Natural springs supplied water to the camps at the beginning of the mining activities. For addressing the need for more water because of the population growth, the Virginia and Gold Hill Water Company was established. Water was primarily ...