Virginia City in Storey County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)
The Great Fire of 1875
By 11:00 A.M., most of the city had been reduced to ashes. By 2 P.M., the flames of the greatest conflagration ever to sweep through the Comstock had ceased.
About two thousand buildings were lost. Estimated loses for the fire was $10,000,000.
Julia C. Bulette Chapter 1864
E Clampus Vitus
Erected 2004 by Julia C. Bulette Chapter 1864, E Clampus Vitus.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Heroes • Notable Buildings • Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 26, 2004.
Location. 39° 18.54′ N, 119° 39′ W. Marker is in Virginia City, Nevada, in Storey County. Marker is on C Street (Nevada Route 341), on the right when traveling north. Building is located Between Washington Street and Taylor Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. V & T Car No. 13 (here, next to this marker); BOB (a few steps from this marker); “Sixty-Two” Building (a few steps from this marker); The Millionaires Club (within shouting distance of this marker); In Memory of Julia C. Bulette (within shouting distance of this marker); The Nevada Bank of San Francisco (within shouting distance of this marker); Col. Morris Pinschower Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Bonner Shaft of the Gould & Curry Mine (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Virginia City.
More about this marker. The marker is located to the left of the entrance door to the Nevada State Firemen's Museum - Liberty Engine Company No.1 Building.
Also see . . .
1. “Virginia City in Ruins”. A Territorial Enterprise Article – Wednesday, October 27, 1875.
[This article was transcribed by Rich Benro from the original newspaper.]
(Submitted on August 15, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)
2. “Virginia City Rocked by Fire”. A Territorial Enterprise Article – Wednesday, October 27, 1875
[This article was transcribed by Rich Benro from the original newspaper.] (Submitted on August 15, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)
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