Virginia City in Storey County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)
The Delta
Photographed By Syd Whittle, August 9, 2009
1. The Delta Marker
The Delta Front is solid Comstock Cedar, hand made by McIntosh, Architect, wood craftsman and builder of the International Hotel Front.
Of the 100 Saloons in Virginia City the Delta was the most famous for its gaming room where Bonanza Kings bucked the Faro. It is known $38,000 was lost on a turn of a card. “Rocky Mountain” now known as “21” or “Blackjack” was played then as now with a slight variation of rules.
Erected by The Delta Saloon.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1875.
Location. 39° 18.628′ N, 119° 38.98′ W. Marker is in Virginia City, Nevada, in Storey County. Marker is on South C Street (Nevada Route 341) near Union Street, on the left when traveling north. Marker is located to the left of the entrance doors. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 18 South C Street, 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. Virginia City (a few steps from this marker); African Americans And The Boston Saloon (a few steps from this marker);
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Also see . . . Professor Jerry Thomas. Wkipedia article on "Professor" Jerry Thomas, inventor of the "Tom & Jerry". (Submitted on August 22, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)
Additional keywords. Comstock Lode
Photographed By Syd Whittle, August 9, 2009
2. The Delta Saloon and Marker
Photographed By Syd Whittle, August 9, 2009
3. “Nunc Est Bibendum”
[Sign Located to the Right of Entrance Doors:]
Head Bartender at the Delta Saloon in 1863 was Prof. Jerry Thomas, most celebrated barman in American history. Coming to Virginia City, according to the Territorial Enterprise of that year, from the Occidental in San Francisco, he did much to elevate the tastes and drinking habits of the then uncouth Comstock.
Prof. Thomas later became Head Bartender at the Planters House, St. Louis where he invented the cold weather drink that to this day behrs his name: Tom & Jerry. Gentlemen and Perfectionist, Nevada does honor to his memory.
Head Bartender at the Delta Saloon in 1863 was Prof. Jerry Thomas, most celebrated barman in American history. Coming to Virginia City, according to the Territorial Enterprise of that year, from the Occidental in San Francisco, he did much to elevate the tastes and drinking habits of the then uncouth Comstock.
Prof. Thomas later became Head Bartender at the Planters House, St. Louis where he invented the cold weather drink that to this day behrs his name: Tom & Jerry. Gentlemen and Perfectionist, Nevada does honor to his memory.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 22, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,021 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 22, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.
