Small Towns

09 Oct Goldfield Hotel

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The Goldfield Hotel opened its doors in 1908, just a couple of years before the town's mining boom was over. It was called in its day “the gem of the desert.” ...

09 Oct Esmeralda Co. Courthouse

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Goldfield's Esmeralda County Courthouse opened for business in 1908. Esmeralda County stretches for some 3588 sq. miles, but contains fewer than 1262 people (2006). ...

08 Oct Two Casinos in Ely

Posted at 22:26h in Small Towns, Small Towns 1 Comment

When the Hotel Nevada was completed in 1929, it was claimed to be the tallest building in Nevada. Rooms rented for $1.50 and up, "All with private toilet; 85% with private bath."...

05 Oct Eureka Opera House

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The interior of the Eureka Opera House includes a well-preserved olio, or stage curtain, featuring advertisements for local businesses. The institution dates to 1874....

04 Oct Elko Co. Courthouse

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The original Elko County Courthouse was built in 1869 for $20,000. The present building was built in 1910 and sits on the site of its predecessor....

03 Oct Eureka Co. Courthouse

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Eureka County built its courthouse in 1879. The courtroom includes original pressed tin ceiling and wood features. An nook for the court clerk in front of the judge's bench is noteworthy....