Wells in Elko County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Historic Front Street

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 28, 2014

1. Historic Front Street Marker

Note: There is no attached photo.

Inscription. Originating about 1868, Wells, Nevada focused around the Central Pacific Railroad. Chinese, Irish, and Italian immigrants were very instrumental in building the railroad and still today have a heavy emphasis on the Nevada economy. You may note that the current site of the Firehall used to be a large opium den of the Chinese. Also, after settlers had crossed the salt flats by rail, they then traveled to the area valleys for permanent residency. The picture below is an actual picture of Front Street dated to at least 1880.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Asian Americans • Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1868.

Location. 41° 6.745′ N, 114° 57.846′ W. Marker is in Wells, Nevada, in Elko County. Marker is at the intersection of 7th Street and Lake Avenue, on the right when traveling east on 7th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 388 7th Street, Wells NV 89835, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 3 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Humboldt Wells (approx. 0.8 miles away); California Trail - Humboldt Wells Route (approx. 2 miles away); Remember Metropolis (approx. 9.4 miles away).

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Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 28, 2014

2. Historic Front Street Marker

Lake Avenue today image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 28, 2014

3. Lake Avenue today

Severely damaged in the 2008 earthquake, Lake Avenue is deserted today.

Humboldt Wells image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J.B. Silvis, circa 1870s

4. Humboldt Wells

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 2, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 480 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 2, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.