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{{Short description|Railroad station in Carson City, Nevada, US}}

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The '''Virginia & Truckee (V&T) Railroad Depot''' of [[Carson City, Nevada]] is a historic railroad station that is listed on the U.S. [[National Register of Historic Places]] (NRHP). It is significant for its association with the economically important role of the V&T railroad historically in Carson City following discovery of the [[Comstock Lode]] mine in 1859. To a lesser degree, according to its NRHP nomination, the depot building is also significant architecturally "as a
The '''Virginia & Truckee (V&T) Railroad Depot''' of [[Carson City, Nevada]], is a historic railroad station that is listed on the U.S. [[National Register of Historic Places]] (NRHP). It is significant for its association with the economically important role of the V&T railroad historically in Carson City following discovery of the [[Comstock Lode]] mine in 1859. To a lesser degree, according to its NRHP nomination, the depot building is also significant architecturally "as a
well-preserved example of a wood-frame passenger depot procured from a railroad company pattern book within the V&T's former sphere of operation."<ref name=nrhpdoc/>{{rp|7}}
well-preserved example of a wood-frame passenger depot procured from a railroad company pattern book within the V&T's former sphere of operation."<ref name=nrhpdoc/>{{rp|7}}


Located on the Southeast corner of the Washington Street intersection with Carson Street, it served the [[Virginia and Truckee Railroad]] until 1950, when the railroad shut down.<ref name=noehill>http://www.noehill.com/nv_carson_city/nat1998001208.asp</ref>
Located on the Southeast corner of the Washington Street intersection with Carson Street, it served the [[Virginia and Truckee Railroad]] until 1950, when the railroad shut down.<ref name=noehill>{{cite web|title=National Register of Historic Places in Carson City|url=http://noehill.com/nv_carson_city/nat1998001208.asp|publisher=www.noehill.com|access-date=8 July 2016}}</ref>


It was listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]] in 1998.<ref name=nris/><ref name=nrhpdoc>{{cite web|url=http://pdfhost.focus.nps.gov/docs/NRHP/Text/98001208.pdf |title=National Register of Historic Places Registration: Virginia & Truckee Railroad Depot - Carson City, Nevada |author=Rebecca R. Ossa |date=February 18, 1998 |publisher=National Park Service}} and [http://pdfhost.focus.nps.gov/docs/NRHP/Photos/98001208.pdf accompanying photos]</ref>
It was listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]] in 1998.<ref name=nris/><ref name=nrhpdoc>{{cite web|url={{NRHP url|id=98001208}} |title=National Register of Historic Places Registration: Virginia & Truckee Railroad Depot - Carson City, Nevada |author=Rebecca R. Ossa |date=February 18, 1998 |publisher=National Park Service}} and {{NRHP url|id=98001208|title=accompanying photos|photos=y}}</ref>


The [[Reno (Amtrak station)|Reno]] and [[Virginia and Truckee Railroad Depot - Gold Hill|Gold Hill]] Depots still exist, as well as the V&T Freight Depot in [[Virginia City, Nevada|Virginia City]].
The [[Reno (Amtrak station)|Reno]], [[Virginia and Truckee Railroad Depot - Gold Hill|Gold Hill]], and original [[Virginia and Truckee Railroad Depot - Virginia City|Virginia City]] Depots still exist, as well as the V&T Freight Depot in [[Virginia City, Nevada|Virginia City]].


==History==
==History==
The V&T was created in 1869 in between [[Virginia City, Nevada|Virginia City]], [[Mound House, Nevada|Mound House]], and [[Carson City, Nevada|Carson City]]. It was created to allow massive movement of gold and silver ore from the [[Comstock Lode]] to mills along the [[Carson River]]. The tracks ran east-west down Washington Street. The V&T's yards and Engine House were located just east of the depot along Washington Street. There were no guardrails shielding Carson Street. The V&T became quite profitable until the 1920s, when they saw their first shortfall. In 1938, with the mining all but nonexistent, and competition from the newly created [[United States Highway System]], the V&T had to tear up the track from Virginia City to Mound House, which still had a connection with the [[Carson and Colorado Railroad]]. The V&T was still leaking money up until her final year in 1950, when [[Virginia and Truckee Railway Locomotive No. 27|Locomotive #27]] Ran the final train from [[Minden, Nevada|Minden]], through [[Carson City, Nevada|Carson City]], and into [[Reno, Nevada|Reno]].
The V&T was created in 1869, and originally ran between [[Virginia City, Nevada|Virginia City]] and [[Carson City, Nevada|Carson City]] by way of [[Mound House, Nevada|Mound House]]. It was created to allow massive movement of gold and silver ore from the [[Comstock Lode]] to mills along the [[Carson River]]. The tracks ran east–west down Washington Street. The V&T's yards and Engine House were located just east of the depot along Washington Street. There were no guardrails shielding Carson Street. In 1906, the V&T expanded the route South from the Carson City depot to [[Minden]] to serve agricultural interests at the farms and ranches in the area. The V&T became quite profitable until the 1920s, when they saw their first shortfall. In 1938, with the mining all but nonexistent, and competition from the newly created [[United States Highway System]], the V&T had to tear up the track from Virginia City to Mound House, which still had a connection with the [[Carson and Colorado Railroad]]. The V&T was still leaking money up until her final year in 1950, when [[Virginia and Truckee Railway Locomotive No. 27|Locomotive #27]] Ran the final train from [[Minden, Nevada|Minden]], through [[Carson City, Nevada|Carson City]], and into [[Reno, Nevada|Reno]].


== References ==
== References ==
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Latest revision as of 00:25, 29 July 2024

Carson City
The V&T Depot in Carson City
General information
Location729 North Carson Street
Carson City, Nevada
Platforms1 side platform
Tracks2
History
Opened1872
Former services
Preceding station Virginia and Truckee Railroad Following station
Sand Cut
toward Reno
 Main Line Lookout
toward Virginia City
Virginia and Truckee Railroad Depot - Carson City
Coordinates39°10′4″N 119°45′55″W / 39.16778°N 119.76528°W / 39.16778; -119.76528
Arealess than one acre
Built1872
Built byVirginia and Truckee Railroad Company
Architectural stylePattern book rail depot
NRHP reference No.98001208[2]
Added to NRHPSeptember 30, 1998

The Virginia & Truckee (V&T) Railroad Depot of Carson City, Nevada, is a historic railroad station that is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). It is significant for its association with the economically important role of the V&T railroad historically in Carson City following discovery of the Comstock Lode mine in 1859. To a lesser degree, according to its NRHP nomination, the depot building is also significant architecturally "as a well-preserved example of a wood-frame passenger depot procured from a railroad company pattern book within the V&T's former sphere of operation."[3]: 7 

Located on the Southeast corner of the Washington Street intersection with Carson Street, it served the Virginia and Truckee Railroad until 1950, when the railroad shut down.[4]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998.[2][3]

The Reno, Gold Hill, and original Virginia City Depots still exist, as well as the V&T Freight Depot in Virginia City.

History

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The V&T was created in 1869, and originally ran between Virginia City and Carson City by way of Mound House. It was created to allow massive movement of gold and silver ore from the Comstock Lode to mills along the Carson River. The tracks ran east–west down Washington Street. The V&T's yards and Engine House were located just east of the depot along Washington Street. There were no guardrails shielding Carson Street. In 1906, the V&T expanded the route South from the Carson City depot to Minden to serve agricultural interests at the farms and ranches in the area. The V&T became quite profitable until the 1920s, when they saw their first shortfall. In 1938, with the mining all but nonexistent, and competition from the newly created United States Highway System, the V&T had to tear up the track from Virginia City to Mound House, which still had a connection with the Carson and Colorado Railroad. The V&T was still leaking money up until her final year in 1950, when Locomotive #27 Ran the final train from Minden, through Carson City, and into Reno.

References

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  1. ^ "Virginia and Truckee Railroad May 1943 Timetable". Virginia and Truckee. Dale Darney Collection.
  2. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  3. ^ a b Rebecca R. Ossa (February 18, 1998). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Virginia & Truckee Railroad Depot - Carson City, Nevada". National Park Service. and accompanying photos
  4. ^ "National Register of Historic Places in Carson City". www.noehill.com. Retrieved 8 July 2016.
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