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Belmont Mine Fire Mural
Dedicated November 19, 2005
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By Chris English | |
| | | 1. Belmont Mine Fire Marker remembering Big Bill Murphy | | |
Inscription. The mural you are viewing was painted by noted mural
artist, Lee Bowerman of Grand Junction, Colorado and
is dedicated to Nevada Mine Safety in remembrance of
the Belmont Mine Fire of February 23, 1911 and the
heroism of cage tender, Wiliam F. (Big Bill) Murphy.
The mural depicts Big Bill's heroic attempts to rescue fellow miners from the depths of the earth where he and seventeen others lost their lives on this tragic day in the mining history of Tonopah. This mural was made possible through grants from Equatorial Mines. Inc., Nye County Commisioners and donations from interested citizens of the State of Nevada.
Erected 2005.
Location. 38° 4.045′ N, 117° 13.846′ W. Marker is in Tonopah, Nevada, in Nye County. Marker is on Bryan Avenue south of Main Street/Veterans Memorial Highway (U.S. 6), on the right when traveling south. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tonopah NV 89049, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. "Big" Bill Murphy (a few steps from this marker); Tonopah (about 500 feet away, in a direct line); Jim and Belle Butler (approx. 0.2 miles away); County Court House - Nye County (approx. ¼ mile away); The Tonopah Mining Boom (approx. 0.3 miles away); John G. Kirchen (approx. 1.5 miles away). |
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By Chris English | |
| | | 2. "Big" Bill Murphy Marker, Memorial Sculpture and Mural | | The marker is visible at the far right of this view. | | |
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By Chris English | |
| | | 3. Belmont Mine Fire Mural | | The largest amount of mural square footage is about Big Bill Murphy. A panel depicts the mine rescue operations. | | |
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By Chris English | |
| | | 4. Wm. F. Murphy | Age 28
Belmont
Mine Fire
Died while
savings others
Feb. 23, 1911 | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on September 11, 2012, by Chris English of Phoenix, Arizona. This page has been viewed 87 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 7, 2012, by Chris English of Phoenix, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
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