V&T 1869 - 1950 - Reno, NV
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saopaulo1
N 39° 31.720 W 119° 48.687
11S E 258355 N 4379221
A plaque in front of the Amtrak station in Reno.
Waymark Code: WMBEE5
Location: Nevada, United States
Date Posted: 05/11/2011
Views: 6
"Reno was the north terminus of the Virginia and Truckee RR built by Cornstock Bonanza Kings. The Reno-Carson city link was built 1871-72, connecting to Virginia City. Traffic diminished as the mines declined and the V&T was abandoned in 1950."
Group that erected the marker: N/A
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
Center St
Reno, NV USA
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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