Empire Mill and Mining Company (Gold Hill, Nev.)

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Gold Hill, Nevada, built over a portion of the Comstock Lode, was comprised of several mines including the Empire. In April 1876, the Empire Mine was consolidated with the Imperial, Bacon, Eclipse, French, Bowers, and Consolidated Gold Quartz Mines to form the Consolidated Imperial Mine.

From the description of Empire Mill and Mining Company Collection, 1861-18881. (California State Library). WorldCat record id: 58745787

History

Although the Comstock Lode had previously been discovered, it was not until July 1, 1859 that the development of the Lode's great silver deposits commenced. The subsequent rush during 1860 and the following 3 years brought men and equipment eastward to Nevada from California. Gold Hill, built over a portion of the Comstock Lode, was comprised of numerous mines including the Empire Mine. In April, 1876, the Empire mine was consolidated with the Imperial, bacon, Eclipse, French, Bowers and Consolidated Gold Quartz mines to form the Consolidated Imperial Mine.

From the guide to the Empire Mill and Mining Company Collection, 1861-1881, (California State Library)

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Role Title Holding Repository
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associatedWith Giffin, O. G. person
associatedWith Graves, William. person
associatedWith Nesmith, J. G. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Empire Mill and Mining Company (Gold Hill, Nev.)
Nevada
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Mining machinery
Silver mines and mining
Silver mines and mining
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