Carson City, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Lakeview
As early as 1863, two hotels with appurtenant stables were located here. In 1872, one hotel became a station on the newly-completed Virginia and Truckee Railroad between Carson City and Reno.
Crossing under the highway are three inverted siphon pipelines furnishing water from the Sierra Nevada watershed to Virginia and Carson Cities. Work was first undertaken in 1873 on the 76 mile box flume and pipeline system with the construction of a maintenance station here. The Virginia and Gold Hill Water Company's historic water-gathering and transportation complex immediately became world famous.
As early as 1881, Lakeview became a lumber storage area for timber cut in the Lake Tahoe Basin. In 1887, shipping activity was accelerated as lumber was fed to the yard by a V-flume originating above present Incline Village. From here timber products were shipped to the Comstock mines and other points via the V.& T.R.R cars. Activity ceased in 1896.
State Historical Marker No. 213 Division of Historic Preservation and Archeology
Victor O. Goodwin
Erected by Division of Historic Preservation and Archeology. (Marker Number 213.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1863.
Location. 39° 12.478′ N, 119° 48.246′ W. Marker is in Carson City, Nevada. Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 395 Alterate (Alternate U.S. 395) and Hobart Road, on the right when traveling south on U.S. 395 Alterate. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Carson City NV 89703, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Foreman-Roberts House (approx. 3.2 miles away); The Governor's Mansion (approx. 3.3 miles away); Virginia and Truckee Roundhouse (approx. 3.4 miles away); V & T, 1869-1950 (approx. 3.4 miles away); Dedicated to You, A Free Citizen in a Free Land (approx. 3.4 miles away); This Site (approx. 3.4 miles away); The United States Mint at Carson City, Nevada (approx. 3.4 miles away); Nevada Pony Express Centennial Reenactment Riders Monument (approx. 3.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Carson City.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 8, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 7, 2024, by Marc Belanger of Reno, Nevada. This page has been viewed 49 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 7, 2024, by Marc Belanger of Reno, Nevada. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.