Property in my family for 80 years, represents our ties to gold mining in the Comstock Lode. My grandfather was the assayer in town. Miners brought their gold to be analyzed. My mother attended the 4th Ward School in the 30s; it is now a museum .
iconic virginia city is where the mining town will be forever recognized as one of the greatest gold and silver producing digs. here is where the character of nevada and the nation was formed __ rags to riches and the entrepreneur spirit created the massive drive for speculation and wealth. virginia city was the backdrop for mark twain′s humor and social commentary. today, find the stories of a rich past. visit such places as the bucket of blood. restaurants offer menus from american meat and fries classics to southwest and mexican tastings. charming shops to include vintage clothes and fine silver jewelry, western hats and boots. a western town of beauty and grit. wild horses still roam here.