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

Mizpah Hotel

An elegant retreat into Nevada's past

Photographed by Trev Meed, May 6, 2015

1. Mizpah Hotel Marker

Inscription. In 1907-08, to celebrate Tonopah's newfound prosperity, Geo Wingfield, Geo Nixon, Bob Govan and the Brougher Brothers collaborated to erect "The best hotel in Nevada". 1931 saw legalized gambling returned and a small casino was opened. 1956 new owners, the Shorts, spent $50,000 dollars on a newly enlarged casino and cocktail lounge. In 1976, Frank Scott, Pres. of the Scott Corp. of Las Vegas, purchased the property. Not long after, renovation was started as a "labor of love". February 1980 a grand reopening was held with Gov. Robert List officiating at the ribbon cutting.

Erected 1985 by E Clampus Vitus- Snow-Shoe Thomson Chapter 1827.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.

Location. 38° 4.092′ N, 117° 13.851′ W. Marker is in Tonopah, Nevada, in Nye County. It can be reached from North Main Street (U.S. 95) south of Oddie Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 North Main Street, Tonopah NV 89049, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Mojave Desert

and in Central Nevada. It is also in the American Southwest

and in the Mountain West.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Suffrage Leader (here, next to this marker); "Big" Bill Murphy (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Belmont Mine Fire Mural (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jim and Belle Butler (about 500 feet away); Tonopah (about 700 feet away); Verdi Lumber Company Coal Bin (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mizpah Mine Powder Magazine (approx. 0.2 miles away); Undiscovered Silver Vein (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tonopah.

More about this marker. The marker is on the Hotel building.

Also see . . . Historic Hotels of America - The Mizpah Hotel. Built in 1907, the Mizpah Hotel was known to be called the “Grand Old Lady” for its elegant service, comfort, and amenities. (Submitted on October 11, 2015.)

National Register of Historic Places image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Trev Meed, May 6, 2015

2. National Register of Historic Places

Mizpah Hotel at Night image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Trev Meed, May 7, 2015

3. Mizpah Hotel at Night

The marker is mounted at the far right corner on the front of the building.

Mizpah Hotel image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Trev Meed, May 6, 2015

4. Mizpah Hotel

Mizpah Hotel Cornerstone image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Trev Meed, May 6, 2015

5. Mizpah Hotel Cornerstone

Mizpah Hotel and Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Denise Boose, October 10, 2021

6. Mizpah Hotel and Markers

Mizpah Hotel check-in counter image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Denise Boose, October 9, 2021

7. Mizpah Hotel check-in counter

Mizpah Hotel lobby piano image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Denise Boose, October 9, 2021

8. Mizpah Hotel lobby piano

Mizpah Hotel elegant lobby image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Denise Boose, October 9, 2021

9. Mizpah Hotel elegant lobby

Credits. This page was last revised on May 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 8, 2015, by Trev Meed of Round Mountain, Nevada. This page has been viewed 1,097 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 8, 2015, by Trev Meed of Round Mountain, Nevada. 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 9, 2015, by Trev Meed of Round Mountain, Nevada. 6. submitted on October 24, 2021, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. 7, 8, 9. submitted on October 7, 2023, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.