Ely, NV High 86 Low 54
Ely
was established in the 1870s as a stagecoach station and post office on the
road to Pioche. And then copper was discovered and the town started to grow. In 1915 Kennecott Copper bought up the mines and their dominance lasted until 1978 when everything shut down. They did leave behind the Nevada Northern Railroad.
We rode the train from Ely to McGill and back several years ago and with Covid-19 around, we decided not to take that trip again.
I did, however, convince Jim to take a ride around the town and up the hillside so I could get some pictures.
One of the last remaining copper smelter smokestacks.
The Hotel Nevada opened in 1929 and was the tallest building in the state until 1948. It was also the first fire-proof building in the state. Rooms rented for $1.50 and up, "all with private toilets; 85% with private baths". Prohibition was in effect when the hotel opened and from the beginning bootlegged refreshment and gambling were available 24 hours a day.
The mural was painted by Larry Bute to bring life back to downtown Ely. The dark clouds moved in and did not make for a good picture. This is downtown main street.
The inverter arrived yesterday as planned. Jim got it installed and we left this morning. We are spending tonight in Wells, NV. Back on the road in the morning.
I'm glad you have a working inverter again. It's a good thing to have.
ReplyDelete"all with private toilets; 85% with private baths" That reminded me of when we were going to Europe and I asked a woman to tell me how to ask for a bathroom in French. Fortunately, before we left a friend told me that wording might get me a room with a bathtub but not always a toilet. We found by experience that could be true in London, too.
I love these little towns. So glad the inverter arrived and you can proceed with the trip.
ReplyDeleteBe safe
Glad you got back on the road.
ReplyDeleteThank goodness that inverter arrived and Jim got it installed. Must be a real relief now that you can roll again.
ReplyDeleteNice pictures, it sure has been a long time since we have been in that area!
ReplyDeleteNice Pictures of Ely. There is always a history around the corner wherever one goes.
ReplyDeleteGlad the Inverter arrived and you are back on the road.
Be Safe and Enjoy your travels.
It's about time.
I would love to spend more time in Ely some day but not when its freezing like when we pass though. Enjoyed the tour and the history.
ReplyDeleteI've passed through Ely a number of times, but my main thought was to just get through it to the other side. The best views of Nevada are through the rear-view window.
ReplyDeleteSeeing Pioche brought back many wonderful memories. My mom and dad lived there back in the 70's and 80's. We spent lots of time there visiting. Tons of history.
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute little town. I love a Main St. like that.
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