First Tourist Attraction in Virginia City
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N 39° 18.577 W 119° 39.006
11S E 271510 N 4354484
The Crystal Bar, opened in 1934 was the first tourist attraction in Virginia City.
Waymark Code: WMJ30Q
Location: Nevada, United States
Date Posted: 09/14/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Zork V
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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

FIRST - Classification Variable: Item or Event

Date of FIRST: 01/01/1934

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