Virginia City in Storey County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Savage Mansion (c. 1861)

Photographed By Trev Meed, April 4, 2013

1. Savage Mansion (c. 1861) Marker

Inscription. This elegant mansion, designed in a French Second Empire style, served as a residence for the superintendent, as well as a mine office for the Savage Mining Company. The first floor served as the mine office while the upper two stories provided a residence for many successful superintendents.

Ulysses S. Grant, 18th President of the United States and "General of the Armies", spoke to the townspeople from the second floor balcony on October 27, 1879, after a town parade in his honor.

Erected by Division of Historic Preservation & Archeology, Nevada Landmarks Society. (Marker Number 87.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.

Location. 39° 18.321′ N, 119° 39.062′ W. Marker is in Virginia City, Nevada, in Storey County. Marker is on North D Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 146 North D Street, Virginia City NV 89440, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Savage Mining Co. (here, next to this marker); Hale & Norcross Mining Co. (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); John William Mackay (about 500 feet away); Frank Bell (about 600 feet away); Mackay Mansion

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Mackay Mansion (approx. 0.2 miles away); Gould & Curry Offices (approx. 0.2 miles away); C. J. Prescott House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Virginia City.

Regarding Savage Mansion (c. 1861). This building now houses the Corporate Office of HRM Enterprises.

Savage Mansion and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Trev Meed, April 4, 2013

2. Savage Mansion and Marker

Marker is mounted on the rock foundation wall to the left of the steps.

Savage Mansion image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle

3. Savage Mansion

Close-up of a photo on a nearby marker.

Savage Mining Co. Office and Mansion image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, August 9, 2009

4. Savage Mining Co. Office and Mansion

Credits. This page was last revised on April 10, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 9, 2015, by Trev Meed of Round Mountain, Nevada. This page has been viewed 886 times since then and 62 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 9, 2015, by Trev Meed of Round Mountain, Nevada. 3, 4. submitted on September 14, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.