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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMSFZ_grand-army-of-the-republic-memorial-tree_Reno-NV.html
This tree was planted in soil from Civil War battlefields and dedicated to the memory of the Grand Army of the Republic. By the National Commander in Chief June 10, 1913. Marked and Dedicated by Isaac Crist Camp No. 28Sons of Union Veterans of the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEWT_the-nevada-bank-of-san-francisco_Reno-NV.html
Built in 1862-63, this building was first the office of the private bankers Paxton and Thornburgh. After their move to Reese River in 1864-65, it was used sporadically until the Nevada Bank of San Francisco opened January 10, 1876. Owned by th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEV3_col-morris-pinschower-building_Reno-NV.html
Joseph Frederick Hardware, The Nevada Bank of San Francisco and a livery stable were housed herein. In 1910 Ferdinand Beck opened Beck's Hardware, & Comstock Garage. In the 1930's Clarence Elkin operated a Shell garage and Ford dealership. From 19…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HME84_william-sharon_Reno-NV.html
Managed the Bank of California during the Comstock's Bonanza period. During this time, he was known as the "King of the Comstock." William Sharon was the father of the Virginia and Truckee Railroad. He also formed the "Union Mill and Mining Co…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HME7R_bank-of-california_Reno-NV.html
On this site, the Virginia City Agency of the Bank of California was established on September 6, 1864. Here miners obtained the capital that financed the most spectacular boom in mining history. Nearly one billion dollars in gold and silver was…
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