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June 27th 2005 by Cool Travelers
While Holly spent the day attending Carly's bridal shower in Grass Valley, I roamed around Nevada City, originally a mining camp founded along Deer Creek in 1849.
Nevada City was at one time the largest and wealthiest mining town in California. At that time the third largest city in California with a population of 10,000.
Nevada City's good fortune allowed miners and settlers to enjoy plush gambling establishments, hotels, saloons, and stores. However, like many big cities that sprang up quickly during the rush for instant wealth, early Nevada City shared a darker side of claim jumping, murder, brothels and opium dens.
By the 1850's Nevada City's wealth began to wane, and as miners moved on in search of new claims and stories of gold and riches, a quiet and quaint city emerged. Two firestorms in 1856 and 1863 raced through Nevada City almost completely annihilating the town.
South Yuba Canal Building, Ott's Assay
The oldest business buildings in Nevada City. The South Yuba Canal Building (1857) houses the Chamber of Commerce. Ott's (1857) houses a wine tasting room. It is where James J. Ott assayed ore in 1859... [more]
Firehouse #1
One of the most photographed buildings in the Gold Country. Built in 1861, now a museum.
The National Hotel
The state's oldest continuously operating hotel consists of four buildings (1854 and 1856-57).
The Nevada Theatre
This 1865 brick structure is the oldest building in the state erected as a theatre.
Firehouse #2
Built in 1861, this venerable brick firehouse near the top of Broad Street housed one of Nevada City's first volunteer fire companies.
Sargent House
Built in 1856 by civic leader and former U.S. Senator Aaron Augustus Sergent (1827-1887), this historic treasure is now a private residence.
Five - Stamp Mill 1893
Used to crush gold ore at the Fortuna Mine near Nevada City. Ore fed under iron 'Stamps' from rear hopper. Steam, water or electric belt-driven power turned wheel which revolved cams.
Shaft Drill Core 1935-36
Experimental vertical shaft 5' in diameter to 1,125' depth thru serpentine and gabbro at Idaho-Maryland Gold Mine, Grass Valley. Greatest drilled footage - 21' in three days. Core weight 11 tons.
2 Comments - Add Public Comment or Send Private Message
June 29th 2005 - Nicolette Talman: Gold Country
Loved your blog on Nevada City. It is truly one of the jewels of the West.
July 19th 2005 - anonymous:
Your pictures are beautiful. Tell me about your camera, please.
Roberta
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