Berlin in Nye County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Company Boardinghouse

Photographed By Trev Meed, April 3, 2013

1. Company Boardinghouse Marker

Inscription. The Company-owned boardinghouse that stood here was leased and run by (China) Tom Joe at the turn of the century.

From here, China Joe moved to Ione to operate a boardinghouse of his own.

From 1905 until the mine and mill shut down in 1907, the company operated it with hired help. The cook's name was Francisco and the flunky's name Candido Mastraitua. they both were Spanish Basque.

The remains of the underground cellar are visible in the back part of this lot. Canned and perishable goods were stored in it. The coolness of this type of cellar depended on the depth of the covering overhead, the amount of natural moisture in the walls and the exact amount of ventilation. Entrance was from the west side directly from the cook shack.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1905.

Location. 38° 52.894′ N, 117° 36.531′ W. Marker is in Berlin, Nevada, in Nye County. Marker can be reached from Berlin Ichthyosaur State Park Road, 2 miles south of Route 844, on the left when traveling south. If driving north marker is 2.1 miles north of NV Route 844. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Austin NV 89310, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Machine Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Assay Office

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(within shouting distance of this marker); The Berlin Mill (within shouting distance of this marker); Stage Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Charcoal Yard (within shouting distance of this marker); Firmin Bruner (within shouting distance of this marker); The Clubhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); A Home (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Berlin.

Also see . . . Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park Web Site. (Submitted on October 25, 2015.)

Photographed By Trev Meed, April 3, 2013

2. Company Boardinghouse Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2015, by Trev Meed of Round Mountain, Nevada. This page has been viewed 307 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 13, 2015, by Trev Meed of Round Mountain, Nevada. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.