"So far, #132 and #196 are the only two markers in the system with duplicate plaques. Because I wonder about such things, I cross-referenced Mackay and it is pronounced "Mack-ee" not "Mack-ay." I'm sure I'll get a lot of feedback about this." -- November 2007

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Mackay Mansion, D St. -- Virginia City Storey   39.306664, -119.650251

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Original Date Visited: 11/21/07
Signed: No

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Street View

Here's what you'll see!

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The Mackay Mansion and its fantastic 100-mile view! Tiny little Marker 132. Book a tour during the summer (see the link below)! You'll also find this version of the same marker. Virginia City, circa 1870. Notice how Mackay's Mansion was in the center of the attention. Comstock miners, circa 1872

Exact Description:
The Gould & Curry Mining Co. Office escaped the 1875 fire to also become the home of John Mackay, "Boss" of the Big Bonanza, which made him the richest man in the Comstock (over $100,000,000). Mackay also founded the Postal Telegraph Co.

John Mackay was one of the "Silver Kings" of Virginia City.

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Historic Mackay Mansion Tour

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Next Marker

FISH LAKE VALLEY

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Related Links & Markers:

  Mackay Mansion (Western Mining History)   A Tour Inside the Mackay Mansion (Travel Nevada)   A Revitalization of the Mackay Mansion (My News 4)    Haunted Mackay Mansion

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