The long-awaited dream of turning our historic Nevada State Prison into a historic tourism attraction is about to become a reality soon thanks to the dedication of past and current committed volunteers of the Nevada State Preservation Society who have stayed the course and not let politics, naysayers, or any other setbacks dampen their enthusiasm.
Describing Abe Curry as the “father of Carson City” only hints at the many roles the pioneer played in the establishment of Nevada’s capital. On Friday, Dec. 12, the Nevada State Prison Preservation Society will host a presentation by Glen Whorton on the life of Curry, the man who shaped much of what Carson City has become today.
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The long-awaited dream of turning our historic Nevada State Prison into a historic tourism attraction is about to become a reality soon thanks to the dedication of past and current committed volunteers of the Nevada State Preservation Society who have stayed the course and not let politics, naysayers, or any other setbacks dampen their enthusiasm.
People, even Nevadans themselves, often ask why Carson City is our beloved capital. It does seem odd, when you look at the “City,” half rural, half town. Reno has more than double our population, and Las Vegas even more. During the Comstock Boom, Virginia City was arguably the largest, most profitable city in the state.