"The Sutro Tunnel and the Bank of California" is the headline for Virginia City, Nevada on Tuesday, September 20, 1869. The article transcribes a speech, given by Adolph Sutro, delivered at Piper's Opera House. The article also provides...
Artists' books; Landscape; California--Pictorial works; Yosemite Valley (Calif.); Tahoe, Lake (Calif. and Nev.)
A portfolio containing photographs of Thomas Hill's paintings -- predominately images of Yosemite Valley and Lake Tahoe. The portfolio is leather bound and embossed with gold leaf.
Albumen print of an original painting by Vischer. Presidio, Fort San Jose, Lime Point and Lighthouse, from Black Point. Original for Professor Silliman's collection.
California--Pictorial works; Davidson, Mount (Nev.); Mines and mineral resources; Silver mines and mining
Book contains drawings photographed by Edward Vischer documenting the Washoe mining region. Images include depictions of landscapes, buildings and rural life. The book also includes exterior and interior views of the Could & Curry Silver Mining...