Banner Brothers Building
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member brwhiz
N 39° 18.577 W 119° 39.006
11S E 271510 N 4354484
This bronze plaque is mounted on the south side of the former location of the Crystal Bar, now occupied by the Nevada City Visitors Center.
Waymark Code: WMJ30D
Location: Nevada, United States
Date Posted: 09/14/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member Uncle Alaska
Views: 4

Banner Brothers Building
1876
Originally a clothing store operated by Victor & Marcus Banner in 1868. Rebuilt after the 1875 fire and continued under the banners until the late 1880's. E. J. Dwyer & Co. continued operations until the 1920's. Bill Marks opened the Crystal Bar circa 1934 establishing a first tourist attraction in Virginia City.

No. 2 Friends of the Comstock · Dedicated 2003

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