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The Comstock Lode
Gold sent the first prospectors out west, but it was silver that made men rich in Nevada. Silver had such an impact on the state and its economy, that Nevada's nickname is The Silver State. This story is about the largest silver strike, the Comstock Lode.
comstock lode • comstock • o'riley • mclaughlin • nevada
Gold sent the first prospectors out west, but it was silver that made men rich in Nevada. Silver had such an impact on the state and its economy, that Nevada's nickname is The Silver State. This story is about the largest silver strike, the Comstock Lode.
comstock lode • comstock • o'riley • mclaughlin • nevada
Exploring Reno's Specialty Museums
Souvenirs, Cars, Rocks and Antiques from Nevada, the Southwest USA and Around the World Star in the Artfully Displayed Exhibits in these Outstanding Repositories.
wilbur d. may museum • national automobile museum • university of nevada reno • nevada historical society museum • mackay school of mines exhibit
Souvenirs, Cars, Rocks and Antiques from Nevada, the Southwest USA and Around the World Star in the Artfully Displayed Exhibits in these Outstanding Repositories.
wilbur d. may museum • national automobile museum • university of nevada reno • nevada historical society museum • mackay school of mines exhibit
The Silver Kings of the Comstock
The story of four Irishmen who found the biggest silver bonanza in U.S. history and changed their (and our) lives forever.
silver kings • silver kings comstock • comstock load mine • comstock strike • irish silver kings
The story of four Irishmen who found the biggest silver bonanza in U.S. history and changed their (and our) lives forever.
silver kings • silver kings comstock • comstock load mine • comstock strike • irish silver kings
Virginia City, Nevada was Queen of the Comstock
Howling Wonder of the Western World, Virginia City was scene of the U. S. largest silver discovery in 1859. Yesterday's historic places tell today's visitors its story.
comstock lode • virginia city mansions • v & t railroad • chollar mine • virginia city's c street
Howling Wonder of the Western World, Virginia City was scene of the U. S. largest silver discovery in 1859. Yesterday's historic places tell today's visitors its story.
comstock lode • virginia city mansions • v & t railroad • chollar mine • virginia city's c street
Best Things to Do in Reno and Lake Tahoe
Enjoy the great outdoors, the arts, history, and family fun in Reno and Lake Tahoe. These are the best things to enjoy during a trip to the Truckee Meadows.
reno nevada • lake tahoe • family activities • day trips • nevada outdoors
Enjoy the great outdoors, the arts, history, and family fun in Reno and Lake Tahoe. These are the best things to enjoy during a trip to the Truckee Meadows.
reno nevada • lake tahoe • family activities • day trips • nevada outdoors
Exploring Nevada's Ghost Towns
Hundreds of abandoned ghost towns and mining camps in the U. S. West are historical treasure troves, and Nevada's among the richest.
nevada ghost towns • nevada mining history • nevada's bonanzas • seven troughs nevada • rochester nevada
Hundreds of abandoned ghost towns and mining camps in the U. S. West are historical treasure troves, and Nevada's among the richest.
nevada ghost towns • nevada mining history • nevada's bonanzas • seven troughs nevada • rochester nevada
Following Carson City's Kit Carson Trail
Everyone's heard the phrase "If only houses could talk." They do in Carson City where DVD and iPod messages relate tales to touring vehicle passengers and strollers.
carson city visitors center • william morris stewart • frederick delongchamps • ormsby county courthouse • heroes' memorial building
Everyone's heard the phrase "If only houses could talk." They do in Carson City where DVD and iPod messages relate tales to touring vehicle passengers and strollers.
carson city visitors center • william morris stewart • frederick delongchamps • ormsby county courthouse • heroes' memorial building
The Ghosts of Virginia City
Ghost and Haunts of Virginia City Nevada
ghosts • haunts • virginia city • nevada • west
Ghost and Haunts of Virginia City Nevada
ghosts • haunts • virginia city • nevada • west
Camels in the West
Many people thought bringing camels to use in the southwest was a good idea, but nobody acted on it until 1853. Secretary of War Jefferson Davis thought that camels had many practical applications, especially military use.
camels • edward fitzgerald beale • virginia city • nevada • camp verde
Many people thought bringing camels to use in the southwest was a good idea, but nobody acted on it until 1853. Secretary of War Jefferson Davis thought that camels had many practical applications, especially military use.
camels • edward fitzgerald beale • virginia city • nevada • camp verde
Eilley Orrum, Nevada Millionaire
Eilley Orrum was born in Scotland and came to the United States as a converted Mormon. She knew her destiny was to become wealthy and popular. She knew her destiny was in the mountains. When she had an opportunity, she landed at Virginia City, Nevada silver mines. She soon realized her dreams of becoming a millionaire.
eilley orrum • mormon • salt lake city • brigham young • comstock
Eilley Orrum was born in Scotland and came to the United States as a converted Mormon. She knew her destiny was to become wealthy and popular. She knew her destiny was in the mountains. When she had an opportunity, she landed at Virginia City, Nevada silver mines. She soon realized her dreams of becoming a millionaire.
eilley orrum • mormon • salt lake city • brigham young • comstock
The Pony Express
Much has been told of the Pony Express, yet it was only in existence for 18 months. It came into being as a way of delivering the mail from the settled east to the unsettled west without having to wait for a ship to sail around South America or a wagon train to come across the continent. Fast riders, working in relays, could bring the mail to Sacramento in as little as ten days.
pony express • russell • majors • waddell • telegraph
Much has been told of the Pony Express, yet it was only in existence for 18 months. It came into being as a way of delivering the mail from the settled east to the unsettled west without having to wait for a ship to sail around South America or a wagon train to come across the continent. Fast riders, working in relays, could bring the mail to Sacramento in as little as ten days.
pony express • russell • majors • waddell • telegraph
Family Fun at Carson City's Nevada Rail Museum
One of the finest of its kind in America, the State Railroad Museum contains not only restored full-scale rolling stock. It also showcases model trains and memorabilia.
virginia and truckee railway • southern pacific railroad • western pacific railroad • union pacific railroad • nevada copper belt railroad
One of the finest of its kind in America, the State Railroad Museum contains not only restored full-scale rolling stock. It also showcases model trains and memorabilia.
virginia and truckee railway • southern pacific railroad • western pacific railroad • union pacific railroad • nevada copper belt railroad
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