Without a doubt, Nevada has changed greatly over the past 100 years. It’s quite amazing once you sit back and think about it.
These 12 historical photos, which were captured 100+ years ago, prove that Nevada has come a really long way since its beginning in 1864:
- Nevada State Capital, Carson City, 1875
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- This historic photo, circa 1910 in Reno, features Colonel Roosevelt campaigning from an open touring car that’s been decorated with American flags. Theodore Roosevelt is No. 3 in the photo.
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- A group of miners sacking high-grade ore for deposit in Cook’s County Bank in Goldfield, Nevada, circa 1905.
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- This historic photo was captured in the mining town (now ghost town) of Rawhide, Nevada, circa 1910.
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- International Hotel, Virginia City, 1890
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- This historic photo features Sutro Tunnel, a drain tunnel under the Comstock Lode, circa 1896.
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- A group of miners’ pack animals in front of mining supply stores in Goldfield, Nevada, circa 1900.
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- Cowboys at Deep Hole Ranch, present day Gerlach, circa 1900.
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- This historic photo of Gold Hill, Nevada was captured around the year 1867.
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- A group of miners taking a break inside Mohawk Mine in Goldfield, Nevada, circa 1900-1905.
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- The grand opening of the Elks Montezuma Club in Goldfield, Nevada, circa 1900.
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- A group of miners lounging around sacks of ore from the Red Top Mine in Goldfield, Nevada, circa 1900.
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Nevada’s history is quite amazing, don’t you think? Did anything in these photos surprise you about Nevada’s past? Let us know your thoughts below!
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