The Bank of California Building at the corner of C Street and Taylor.The current restaurant is named for William Sharon, a member of the legendary Bank Crowd that controlled much of the Comstock from 1864 to 1875.
The imposing St. Mary’s in the Mountains Catholic Church (1876) reflects the large number of Irish in Virginia City. It dwarfs St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (1876) one bloc to the east.
The vacant lot at Union Avenue marks the site of the luxurious International Hotel.Mollinellie’s, another famous hostelry, is located two doors down C Street.
MHAers make the steep climb up Union to reach more of the historic buildings.The upstairs hall of the Delta Saloon, second from the right, was the venue for some of the MHA program sessions.
Piper’s Opera House (1883) on B Street, venue for some of the MHA program sessions.
(Left to right) Knights of Pythias, E Clampus Vitus, and Miners Union Halls.
Storey County Courthouse (1876).CLICK HEREto see if Justice is blind or not!
The records vault at the courthouse is a treasure trove for historians and genealogists.
Photo Credits: Johnny Johnsson, Mike Kaas, and Bob Spude
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