First Hydraulic Elevator in Nevada
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brwhiz
N 39° 18.650 W 119° 38.974
11S E 271560 N 4354618
The third International Hotel in Virginia City, constructed in 1877, had the first hydraulic elevator in Nevada
Waymark Code: WMFMMG
Location: Nevada, United States
Date Posted: 11/04/2012
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Site of International Hotels
Three International Hotels stood on this lot:
The first hotel, a 14 room wood structure, was built in 1860 and dismantled in 1863.
The second, a 100 room, 4 story brick building, was destroyed by the “Great Fire” of October 1875.
The third International opened its doors March, 1877, with 160 rooms on 6 floors, complete with hot/cold running water, steam heat, gas lighting, and the first hydraulic elevator in Nevada. Local notables and visiting dignitaries utilized the grand restaurant/bar facilities.
This superb hostelry was reduced to a “magnificent ruin” by fire December 12, 1914, not to be rebuilt due to the Comstock's decline.
Sponsors
Julia C. Bulette, Chapter 1864 · E Clampus Vitus
Bucket of Blood Saloon · Virginia City, Nevada
Dedicated June 29, 1985
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