PO Box 1264 Carson City, NV 89702-1264
Restoring the Historic Sutro Tunnel & Site
Join the Friends of Sutro Tun in their journey to preserve and restore history at the Sutro Tunnel Site located in Dayton, NV
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 that 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 July 8th, 1878
The Sutro Tunnel was envisioned and carried out by Adolph Sutro, a Prussian immigrant and entrepreneur that 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 July 8th, 1878 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
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 b
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 ongoing site cleanup, protecting remaining structures from further deterioration and reopening the Tunnel.
Join the Journey
Preserving the Past
Join the Journey
There are many ways to get involved and support the Sutro Tunnel Site Restoration project! Please feel free to contact us to learn how to get involved.
Our Podcast
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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/dp/B09XYXPT6N
These are the copies of the pages of a handwritten journal that has been seen by very few. Beginning in November of 1922 and ending in 1929. As L.W. Duncan writes it "Such is the Life of a Prospector".
"Saturday March 28th, 1925, 5am Wind blowed all night and still blowing a hurricane here. Will stay home and cook beans. Sam came up from Dayton with Harry Bonham. He wrecked his car".
Saturday April 4th, 1925, 5am, Warm and cloudy this morning, no wind. Same going to Dayton to work for Rudy with the sheep. I measured off the Brooklyn and the quartzite mining claims also the Red Top Claim fixed measurements. 12 noon squally snowing wind from the North, stormed all day snow all melted.
What was life like in the 1920's for those that were working the mines and staking their own claims? What else will we learn about Duncan, Sam Cobb, Harry Bonham
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.