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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.
Nevada's counties. This is a list of properties and historic districts in Nevada that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. There is at least one listing in each of Nevada's 16 counties and one independent city.
Pages in category "Houses on the National Register of Historic Places in Nevada" The following 100 pages are in this category, out of 100 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
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.
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.
The Marlette Lake Water System was created to provide water for the silver mining boom in Virginia City, Nevada.These structures are now listed as a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark by the American Society of Civil Engineers, and are also listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
National Register of Historic Places in Storey County — western Nevada. Pages in category "National Register of Historic Places in Storey County, Nevada" The following 17 pages are in this category, out of 17 total.
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.