Historic 'C' Street - Virginia City, Nevada
Living History

      
 One of
      the finest remnants of old Virginia City is the spectacular St.
      Mary's of the Mountains church, located just downhill from the
      commercial district. The presence of large institutional buildings
      like St. Mary's separated Virginia City from other mining boomtowns.
      Here, real civilization took root during the boom period, with
      large schools, theaters, hotels and churches anchoring the community
      in a way that few frontier towns could claim. Today, St. Mary's
      is still an important feature in the identity of Virginia City,
      as well as a tourist destination for its lavish interior of soaring
      stained-glass windows.

      
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