“Giving is not just about making a donation. It is about making a difference.”
Kathy Calvin
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Community-driven Restoration
Our Major Gifts Campaign seeks to raise $5 million by 2027 to preserve, restore, and share the Sutro Tunnel and its remarkable story. Every gift helps honor the ingenuity, perseverance, and community spirit that built this historic site.
Why The Sutro Tunnel Matters
Preserve History: Safeguard a rare piece of Nevada’s mining legacy and honor the ingenuity of Adolph Sutro and the miners who built it.
- Inspire Visitors: Connect people to the story of the Comstock Lode, Virginia City, and Dayton’s place in Nevada’s growth.
- Revitalize Community: Drive tourism that fuels small business success, sparks new investment, and strengthens Dayton’s economy.
- Build Pride: Create a landmark that unites the community, celebrates perseverance, and leaves a lasting legacy for future generations.
Bringing History Back To Life
Silver Pitcher
A vintage silver pitcher, an antique aqua bottle, and rusted square nails rest on a sunlit, weathered windowsill, showcasing historic mining-era artifacts.
THE WHEELS OF INDUSTRY
Deeply rusted iron-ore car wheels and a corrugated-metal bucket rest on historic rails, remnants of a mining era.
