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Friends of Sutro Tunnel

Restoring the Historic Sutro Tunnel & Site

Restoring the Historic Sutro Tunnel & SiteRestoring the Historic Sutro Tunnel & Site

Join the Friends of Sutro Tunnel Charity in their journey to preserve and restore history at
the Sutro Tunnel & Site.

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About the Sutro Tunnel

History

Preserving the Past

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.

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Boy Scouts of Dayton working on the site

Preserving the Past

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

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Join the Journey

Preserving the Past

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.


Please feel free to contact us to learn how to get involved. 

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Learn the authentic history of Adolph Sutro, the surrounding town of Sutro and, of course, see the iconic Sutro Tunnel in person.

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The Sutro Tunnel Site is an amazing backdrop for one-of-a-kind events and experiences. See what unique events are happening next.

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The First Steps of Rebuilding the Tunnel Have Begun

Join us a volunteer and/or donor to help rebuild this important part of Nevada's history.

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    Such is the Life of a Prospector

    Such is the Life of a Prospector

    Such is the Life of a Prospector

    Adolph Sutro's lecture on Mines and Mining

    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/

    Available here

    1884 Annual Report

    Such is the Life of a Prospector

    Such is the Life of a Prospector

    Sutro Tunnel 1884 Annual Report

    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. 

    Available here

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