Virginia City in Storey County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Sixty-Two Building
1862
Photographed by Syd Whittle, August 9, 2009
1. “Sixty-Two” Building Marker
Old address 62 So. C Street, this building had two commercial spaces. Moses Wertheimer a German Jewish immigrant owner of a San Francisco cigar factory was in the south half of the building in 1868. It operated until the mid 1890s. North half was a saloon from 1864 to early 1900s. In 1930s C. Pucinelli merged halves and reopened as the Old 62 Bar.
No. 1 Friends of the Comstock Dedicated 2004
Erected 2004 by Friends of the Comstock. (Marker Number 1.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1868.
Location. 39° 18.538′ N, 119° 39.011′ W. Marker is in Virginia City, Nevada, in Storey County. It is at the intersection of C Street (Nevada Route 341) and Washington Street, on the right when traveling south on C Street. Marker is mounted on the front of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 290 C Street, Virginia City NV 89440, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Reno Area. It is also in the American Mountain West.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: V & T Car No. 13 (a few steps from this marker); The Great Fire of 1875 (a few steps from this marker); Bob (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); Washoe Engine Co. No. 4 (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). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Virginia City.
Additional commentary.
1. Old 62 Building
The new owner in 1930 was Guido Puccinelli. He was my fathers uncle. Just wanted to get the spelling right.
Editors Note: Thank you for the clarification and correction. This is an example of an inaccuracy that is sometimes seen on historical markers.
— Submitted November 15, 2010.
Additional keywords. Comstock Lode
Photographed by Syd Whittle, August 9, 2009
2. “Sixty-Two” Building
Credits. This page was last revised on March 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 22, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,620 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 23, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.
