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Title: 1895 Pictorial History of Nevada County, California (979.437 COM (622.342 NEV, PH 1-4))(2000) Collection Type: Books and Periodicals Catalog #: 979.437 COM (622.342 NEV, PH 1-4) Author: W. F. Prisk, J. E. Poingdestre, and Samuel Butler. Foreword and index by David A. and Ardis H. Comstock. Publisher: Grass Valley: Comstock Bonanza Press Related Items: Directories > Nevada County Mining Review (622.342.NEV)(1895) Pamphlets > Grass Valley and Vicinity (PH 1-4)(Circa 1895) Published: 2000 Copyright: In the public domain or published before 1925 Subjects: Nevada County, Grass Valley, Nevada City, Mines, Mining Industry, Who's Who, 19th Century, 1890s Notes: Full title: 1895 Pictorial History of Nevada County, California: Reissue of "Nevada County Mining Review" compiled by William Frederick Prisk Jr. and the staff of the Grass Valley Daily Morning Union and "Grass Valley and Vicinity" compiled by J. E. Poingdestre with an historical sketch by Samuel Butler: To which has been appended a new foreword and a comprehensive index compiled by David A. and Ardis H. Comstock. vi, 186 pages. # of Pages: 194 Download PDF: User Login Required Download OCR Text: User Login Required

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Original Held At: Searls Historical Library Location: 161 Nevada City Hwy, Nevada City, CA 95959

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GRASS VALLEY AND VICINITY BEX mB: Qs N. C. N. G. R. R. DEPOT, COLFAX R. R. BRIDGE OVER GREENHORN CREEK R. R. BRIDGE OVER BEAR RIVER OLD FRENCH MILL, BOSTON RAVINE THE NEVADA COUNTY NARROW GAUGE RAILROAD. The N. C. N. G. R. R. passes through one of the most picturesque regions in the State and connects the towns of Grass Valley and Nevada City with the Central Pacific Railroad at Colfax. The road is 22% miles in length and there are upwards of 5,000 feet of trestlework, the steepest grade being 121 feet to the mile. Bear River is crossed by a Howe Truss Bridge, 160 feet long and 95 feet above the stream, and Greenhorn Creek by a similar structure at a height of 87 feet. The road is one of the safest, and three trains a day connect at Colfax with those of the Central Pacific, east and west bound. Hon. John F. Kidder is president and manager; Edward H. Brown, superintendent, and George Fletcher, secretary and auditor. The offices, machine shops, and new locomotive house, etc., are in Grass Valley. SHEBLEY’S PICNIC GROUNDS, These beautiful grounds are situated about nine miles from Grass Valley on the line of the N. C. N. G. R. R. and are a great resort in summer time for private parties and picnics. There is a lake upon which people can enjoy themselves boating and fishing. Trout, carp, etc., abound in its waters, and many a good hour’s sport can be obtained. Hunting can also be indulged in, and the scenery and magnificent climate combined render it one of the most delightful spots near Grass Valley for a day’s pleasure. Mr. Jos. Shebley is proprietor. (See engraving on page 171.) “THE HOLBROOKE.” The above hotel is situated on Main Street, Grass Valley, and is one of the best east of Sacramento. It contains 65 rooms, electric lights, gas, laundry, hot and cold water baths, express and telegraph offices opposite. Special accommodations given to commercial travelers. Free busto hotel. Mr. M.T. Hubbard is proprietor. (See engraving on page 168.) THE CLIMATE Of Grass Valley is healthful and bracing, and in every respect delightful. In summer the temperature rarely rises above go degrees Fahrenheit, while the nights are delightfully cool and pleasant, and conducive to restful sleep. In winter we have considerable rain, averaging about 50 inches, and some snow. The latter seldom falls to a depth of more than five or six inches, and remains on the ground but a few days. We have many sunny days right in the heart of winter—days when the people may be seen working in the open air in their shirt sleeves. . 166.,