Join the Friends of Sutro Tunnel Charity in their journey to preserve and restore history at the Sutro Tunnel & Site.
About the Sutro Tunnel
History
Preserving the Past
The Sutro Tunnel was envisioned and carried out by Adolph Sutro.
A Prussian immigrant and entrepreneur, Sutro proposed to build a drainage adit that would efficiently drain the water from the Comstock Mines, reduce transportation costs, ventilate the mines and protect the miners lives.
The tunnel connected to the Savage Mine on July 8th,
The Sutro Tunnel was envisioned and carried out by Adolph Sutro.
A Prussian immigrant and entrepreneur, Sutro proposed to build a drainage adit that would efficiently drain the water from the Comstock Mines, reduce transportation costs, ventilate the mines and protect the miners lives.
The tunnel connected to the Savage Mine on July 8th, 1878, and on June 30th 1879, the adit connected to all mines and the first water was released.
The tunnel runs 3.88 miles long from Dayton to Virginia City.
Preserving the Past
Preserving the Past
The Friends of Sutro Tunnel are working to preserve this significant part of Nevada’s mining history by restoring
the Sutro Tunnel & Site.
The goal of the project is to not only preserve the site's historical integrity, but to also make it safe and accessible for visitors.
Phase One of the project is currently underway with the focus be
The Friends of Sutro Tunnel are working to preserve this significant part of Nevada’s mining history by restoring
the Sutro Tunnel & Site.
The goal of the project is to not only preserve the site's historical integrity, but to also make it safe and accessible for visitors.
Phase One of the project is currently underway with the focus being on:
- On-Going Site Cleanup
- Protecting Remaining Structures from Further Deterioration
- Re-Opening the Sutro Tunnel
Join the Journey
Join the Journey
The Friends of Sutro Tunnel Charity is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
There are many ways to get involved and support the Sutro Tunnel Site Restoration project!
This worthy cause is in need of docents, historians, helping hands & more.
Click below to learn how to get involved with our restoration & educational efforts.
Visit The Sutro Site
How to Visit the Sutro Site
Learn the authentic history of Adolph Sutro, the surrounding town of Sutro, NV and, of course, see the iconic Sutro Tunnel in person.
Special Events
The Sutro Tunnel Site is an amazing backdrop for one-of-a-kind events and experiences in Northern Nevada. See what unique events are happening next or book your own.
Published Works
Such is the Life of a Prospector
Such is the Life of a Prospector
Such is the Life of a Prospector
Available only on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Lecture-Mines-Mining-Delivered-Adolph/dp/B0B4KZBH7P
Available as a book or kindle!
Before Adolph Sutro could complete his great work of the Sutro Tunnel he had to first win the hearts, minds and pocket books of the people invested in the Comstock Lode. He knew that a drainage adit would solve all of the problems facing the mines of the Comstock, just as it had been done the world over. His greatest difficulty wasn't convincing the need of such a thing it was to overcome the objections of the bankers that controlled nearly the entirety of the mines. The Sutro Tunnel would cut the banks profits and help the miners. Neither of which William Sharon and William Ralston wanted to happen. Learn from Adolph Sutro's own words the benefits that the tunnel gave to the Comstock and what the banks were really up to during the exciting time of the great Comstock Lode and Virginia City's Bonanza days. Audio also available on our website https://thesutrotunnel.org/
1884 Annual Report
Such is the Life of a Prospector
Such is the Life of a Prospector
Now available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09XBLRRZR
Annual Report of the Sutro Tunnel Company 1884, The Friends of Sutro Tunnel are not only restoring the Sutro Tunnel and Site. They are also working to share the history of the Sutro Tunnel Company.