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Pioneer Saloon and Hotel

 
 
Pioneer Saloon and Hotel Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Trev Meed, July 11, 2015
1. Pioneer Saloon and Hotel Marker
Inscription. One of Elko's oldest saloons first opened in a tent in December of 1868 at this location. The building was completed in 1913 costing $50,000. The saloon featured tiled floors, metal ceiling, mahogany furniture and a mirrored back bar. With the upper floors later converted to a hotel the saloon remained an informal employment office for local ranchers. 1981 remodeling closed the saloon for the first time in 112 years. Through a donation by George Gund the building was purchased in 1992 by the Western Folklife Center who sponsors the Annual Cowboy Poetry Gathering and hosts many other events throughout the year.
 
Erected 1997 by E Clampus Vitus- Lucinda Jane Saunders Chapter 1881.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, MusicEntertainmentIndustry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1868.
 
Location. 40° 49.939′ N, 115° 45.745′ W. Marker is in Elko, Nevada, in Elko County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Railroad Street and 5th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 501 Railroad Street, Elko NV 89801, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Elko Independent (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line);
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Early Inhabitants (about 700 feet away); Growth and Industry (about 700 feet away); Elko County High School (about 700 feet away); Entertainment (about 700 feet away); Education (about 700 feet away); The Railroad (about 700 feet away); Missouri Flats (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Elko.
 
Regarding Pioneer Saloon and Hotel. The Pioneer is still marked as the Pioneer, but is now owned by the Western Folklife Center.
 
Pioneer Saloon and Hotel image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Trev Meed, January 31, 2010
2. Pioneer Saloon and Hotel
Pioneer Hotel Sign image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Trev Meed, January 31, 2010
3. Pioneer Hotel Sign
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on December 21, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 8, 2015, by Trev Meed of Round Mountain, Nevada. This page has been viewed 946 times since then and 92 times this year. Photos:   1. submitted on October 8, 2015, by Trev Meed of Round Mountain, Nevada.   2, 3. submitted on October 9, 2015, by Trev Meed of Round Mountain, Nevada. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
 
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