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This beautiful reproduction poster has been re-mastered from an original 1907 Sanborn map for the central business district of the famous mining town, Virginia City, Nevada. The map shows exceptional details of the downtown district, including business names, early street layout, and municipal facilities. The map also includes the tracks and facilities of the Virginia & Truckee Railroad within the city.
The Sanborn Map Company was founded in 1867 by civil engineer and surveyor Daniel A. Sanborn. The company produced specialized maps that could be used by insurance companies to assess fire risks in urban areas.
The vibrant colors and detail of this classic image have been painstakingly brought back to life to preserve a great piece of history.
The high-resolution image is printed on heavy archival photo paper, on a large-format, professional giclée process printer. The poster is shipped in a rigid cardboard tube, and is ready for framing.
The 24"x30" format is an excellent image size that looks great as a stand-alone piece of art, or as a grouped visual statement. These posters require no cutting, trimming, or custom framing, and a wide variety of these frames are readily available at your local craft or hobby retailer, and online. The 24”x30” size has a 1” white border.
A great vintage print for your home, shop, or business!
HISTORY OF VIRGINIA CITY, NV
Virginia City is an unincorporated city that is the county seat of Storey County, Nevada, United States, and the largest community in the county. The city is a part of the Reno–Sparks Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Virginia City developed as a boomtown with the 1859 discovery of the Comstock Lode, the first major silver deposit discovery in the United States, with numerous mines opening. The population peaked in the mid-1870s, with an estimated 25,000 residents. The mines' output declined after 1878, and the population declined as a result. As of the 2020 Census, the population of Virginia City was 787.
Peter O'Riley and Patrick McLaughlin are credited with the discovery of the Comstock Lode. Henry T. P. Comstock's name was associated with the discovery through his own machinations. According to folklore, James Fennimore, nicknamed Old Virginny Finney, christened the town when he tripped and broke a bottle of whiskey at a saloon entrance in the northern section of Gold Hill, soon to become Virginia City.
The town became a hub for innovation, with advancements like the square set timbering technique pioneered in the mines.
Famous individuals like Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens) began their careers in Virginia City, writing for the Territorial Enterprise newspaper.
In 1875, a devastating fire swept through Virginia City, destroying 33 blocks, including the downtown area.
Despite the fire and the eventual decline in mining activity, Virginia City's historic buildings and cultural significance continued to attract tourists.
Today, Virginia City's economy is based on tourism. Many residents own and work at the shops in town that cater to tourists, while others seek jobs in the surrounding cities. Virginia City, a National Historic Landmark District, draws more than 2 million visitors per year. It has numerous historic properties that are separately listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
