Carson City Nevada
Three Historic Nevada Cities: Carson City, Reno, Viriginia City--A National Register of Historic Places Travel Itinerary
Produced by the National Park Service's National Register of Historic Places and the Nevada State Historic Preservation Office, in partnership with the Historic Reno Preservation Society, Reno Historical Resources Commission, City of Reno, Comstock Historic District Commission, Carson City Planning and Community Development, Carson City Historic Review Commission and the National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers. ... [Read More]
Introduction--Three Historic Nevada Cities: Carson City, Reno and Virginia City--A National Register of Historic Places Travel Itinerary
newspaper in the 1860s, Mark Twain wrote "Some dozens of people in America have heard of Nevada Territory. . . but when it is shouted abroad through the land that a new star has risen on the flag--a new State born to the Union--then the nation will wake up for a moment and ask who we are and where we came from." While in Nevada, Twain resided in Carson City with his brother Orion Clemens , who served as acting governor of the Nevada Territory. Nevada obtained statehood status in 1864 and construction on the State Capitol began in 1870. Carson City founder Abraham Curry was instrumental in bringing a branch of the U.S. Mint to Carson City. Carson City was also home to many interesting figures including Dat So La Lee , famous Washoe Indian basket weaver, and George Ferris , inventor of the Ferris Wheel. The Virginia & Truckee Railroad , established between Carson City and Virginia City in the 1870s, became an integral transportation link between the two cities. The wealth ... [Read More]
Reno Essay--Three Historic Nevada Cities: Carson City, Reno and Virginia City--A National Register of Historic Places Travel Itinerary
The discovery of the Comstock Lode in 1859 brought a reverse migration from California in the "Rush to Washoe." A gold strike in an isolated canyon soon became one of the richest silver strikes ever discovered. Boomtowns like Virginia City, Gold Hill, Silver City and Dayton sprang up overnight. The growth of the Comstock resulted in the development of towns in the outlying area, including Carson City, the Nevada state capital, and Reno, which had become an important agricultural center and transportation hub for people and goods, to and from the Comstock. ... [Read More]
Nevada Division of State Parks - Official Home Page
WE ARE MOVING SOON. In late July, the main office will be moving into the new Richard H. Bryan Building. The new address will be 901 S. Stewart Street, Suite 5005, Carson City, NV 89701-5248. Our telephone numbers will also change. ... Carson City, Nevada 89703-5202 ... [Read More]
Official State of Nevada web site
July 14, 2005 - Carson City ... [Read More]
Carson City Essay--Three Historic Nevada Cities: Carson City, Reno and Virginia City--A National Register of Historic Places Travel Itinerary
The Comstock mining industry resulted in the development of related businesses and industry in nearby Carson City. The Virginia & Truckee Railroad established between Carson City and Virginia City in the 1870s, made Carson City an integral link in transportation between mines and their ore, equipment and lumber from the Sierra Nevada. A wooden flume was established between Carson City and the Sierra to transport the much-needed lumber on its way to the mining district. East of town on the Carson River, several ore mills sprung to life to serve the need to process ore for the Comstock mines. Soon Carson City was an industrial and commercial center. The "Rush to Washoe" in 1860, spurred by the gold and silver strikes, helped make Carson City, only 14 miles west, an obvious choice for establishing the seat of government. ... [Read More]
Official State of Nevada web site
July 14, 2005 - Carson City ... [Read More]
Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources - Director's Office
Carson City, NV 89706-0818 ... July 15, 2005 — Bryan honored for public service with building dedication — Citing Richard Bryan's efforts to protect Nevada's natural heritage, Gov. Kenny Guinn said Thursday the state's new Conservation and Natural Resources building is the perfect structure to name in the former governor's honor — Nevada Appeal - Carson City ... Beginning Wednesday June 29, the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection will be moving to a new building at in Carson City ... [Read More]
Carson City-September 5, 2001
---o0o--- (Listening to live broadcast from Las Vegas.) ANNE MARSHALL: Welcome to Carson City. I'm Ann Marshall. I'm the moderator for the Carson City part of the hearing. Our first speaker is Isabel Young. If you would please come to this podium, we will hear your speak -- your presentation. And would Arthur Horsell please move to the front row if you're not already there, and also, Kathy Lamb, in case our comments are short and we can squeeze a third one in. ISABEL YOUNG: Well, about five years ago I read that the man who was head of the Los Alamos Lab during the war stated that the nuclear waste could be neutralized. Then it came up just about a few months ago when I was talking to one of our prominent lawyers, and he said, oh, Isabel, that's a myth. Well, my name is Isabel Young. And I'm -- the mayor has nicknamed me an activist. I'm more of a positive thinker. My mother was one. And she used to say there's only two answers, yes or no. Never take no for an answer. And I don't. The ... [Read More]
List of Sites--Three Historic Nevada Cities: Carson City, Reno, Virginia City--A National Register of Historic Places Travel Itinerary
Essays: Carson City Essay | Reno Essay | Viriginia City Essay ... • Carson City Post Office ... • Carson City Public Buildings ... [Read More]
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