Mine Superintendent's Home
Mr. Bowen, the mine superintendent, believed in dealing with his fellow men with justice and understanding, but he could not be deterred from administering his duties for the company conscientiously.
In 1907, when the miners struck for a raise in pay from $3.50 to $4.00 a day, and the values in the ore were too low to grant the raise an continue operation of the property at a profit, he shut down the mine.
The miners reasoned that if he was out of the way, their chances for obtaining the raise would be enhanced. They escorted him to the bottom of the hill and told him to keep going. During the night he walked back to Berlin, and without being noticed, hitched up the company owned team and buggy. He then drove to Tonopah and returned in a few days with the Sheriff and regained control of the property.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Law Enforcement • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.
Location. 38° 52.946′ N, 117° 36.61′ W. Marker is in Berlin, Nevada, in Nye County. It can be reached from Berlin Ichthyosaur State Park
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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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Doctor's Office & Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Company Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Watson's House (within shouting distance of this marker); Foster's Blacksmith Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); A Home (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named A Home (about 300 feet away); Mrs. Phillips Home (about 300 feet away); Firmin Bruner (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers
Regarding Mine Superintendent's Home. Marker text written by Firmin Bruner (Berlin Resident Since 1904).
Also see . . . Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park Web Site. (Submitted on October 25, 2015.)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 22, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2015, by Trev Meed of Round Mountain, Nevada. This page has been viewed 354 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 12, 2015, by Trev Meed of Round Mountain, Nevada. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
