Virginia City, NV Fire, Jun 1866

Posted February 4th, 2008 by Linda Horton

THE PACIFIC COAST.

Destructive Fire in Virginia City,

SAN FRANCISCO, Tuesday, June 19.

The recent fire in Virginia City, Nevada, destroyed property to the amount of $200,000, and rendered 400 families homeless.

The New York Times, New York, NY 29 Jun 1866

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The late great fire at Virginia city, Nevada, has stirred up the feelings of the people of Nevada and a great reward is offered for the apprehension of the guilty parties. This was also the work of an incendiary.

Salt Lake Daily Telegraph, Salt Lake, UT 30 Jun 1866
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Transcribed by Linda Horton. Thank you, Linda!

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