Bob
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brwhiz
N 39° 18.540 W 119° 39.004
11S E 271511 N 4354416
This historical marker is one of two mounted on the north end of this historical railroad car at the south end of Virginia City's main thoroughfare.
Waymark Code: WMJ310
Location: Nevada, United States
Date Posted: 09/14/2013
Views: 2
Bob
Pasadena, Calif. April 8, 1911 · Virginia City, Nev. June 26, 1968
· The Parentheses ·
Young love to the sea. Intense and critical love for place
and people . . . Editor of the Territorial Enterprise wher
he reigned intense and critical . . . "Hogh" Commodore of the
Virginia City Yacht Club . . . To those who loved him,
"A touch of Twain revisiting the Comstock". His insistence of
placement here of this famous railroad relic . . .
Sail on . . . Rail on plumed warrior . . .
· Bob Richards ·
Julia C. Bulette Chapter, E Clampus Vitus
· September, 1969 ·
Marker Title (required): Bob
Marker Text (required):
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County (required): Storey
Marker Type (required): Metal Plaque
Other Marker Type (optional): None
Is Marker Damaged? (required): No
Other Damage Type (optional): None
Marker Number (If official State Marker from NV SHPO website above, otherwise leave blank): Not Listed
URL - Website (optional): Not listed
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