Comstock History Center Museum Opens New Historic Mining Photo Exhibit
Submitted by editor on Thu, 04/23/2015 - 12:34pm
The Comstock History Center Museum in Virginia City presents a new historic photo exhibit entitled, Vanishing Icons: A Look Back at Comstock Mines and Mills.
In 1980, a documentation project was undertaken on the Comstock to record the remains of historic mine and mill sites originally built throughout Virginia City, Gold Hill, Silver City and Dayton during the late 1800s and early 1900s. The exhibit features 16 large-format, black and white photographs from this project.
As part of the Historic American Engineering Record, the project was sponsored by the United States Department of Interior and conducted by the National Park Service. It involved surveying, photographing and creating a written description for the structural remains of each mine or mill, including historical, operational and architectural data. Until now, these images have never been publicly displayed.
“This is a fascinating and historically significant exhibit,” said Rebecca Palmer, State Historic Preservation Officer.
The Comstock History Center Museum is located at 20 N. E Street in Virginia City, two blocks downhill from the Bucket of Blood Saloon. Admission is free and the museum is open on Thursdays and Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The Comstock Historic District Commission's mandate is to encourage preservation of the Comstock Historic District, one of the nation's largest and most significant landmarks. It is also one of the most visited historic sites in the state, second to Hoover Dam.
The commission issues construction permits, educates the public, and promotes special programs. The commission gives guidance to federal agencies working within the district, and provides public education focused on historic resources.
— Jenny Ramella is a public information officer for the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
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