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Title: Come to Nevada City California Treasure Chest of the West by Nevada City Chamber of Commerce (PH 1-24) (1940s) Collection Type: Directories and Documents Collection Name: Pamphlets Catalog #: PH 1-24 Author: Nevada City Chamber of Commerce Published: 1940s # of Pages: 3 Download PDF: User Login Required Download OCR Text: User Login Required

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GOLD MINING Since the beginning of gold mining here in 1850 the continuous production of gold from mines of this district has amounted to more than $150,000,000, The invention of the hydraulic nozzle in 1852 made possible profitable mining of immense deposits of gold bearing gravel. Millions of dollars were produced by hydraulicking until this type of mining was forbidden in 1884. The recently completed Narrows Dam on the Yuba River makes possible resumption of hydraulic mining in Neyada County. Among notable lode mines here are the North Star, with adepth of over 10,600 feet, deepest in the world; Empire, Idaho-Maryland, and the Lava Cap. While gold mining has been curtailed by reason of the war, the mines are ready to resume operations as soon as they get the order. ‘To of these mines are operating on a reduced basis at the present time. Maurice Photos Maurice Photos ye = HISTORIC LEGEND a Born in 49, the boom town of “Caldwell’s Upper Store” soon became “Nevada,” third largest city in California. Here long tom, ground-sluicing and hydraulic mining came into being, and rich quartz gold discoveries brought world fame. Part of Nevada City’s colorful history are Senator William Stewart, of Comstock fame; . opera’s Emma Nevada ; Felix Gillet, peer of nurserymen ; Tom Bell, the bandit. In our pioneer cemetery rest Henry Meredith, Indian fighter, and Alphonse Sutter, son of General Sutter. True to gold-rush tradition, Nevada City has had an eventful history of stirring gold discoveries, disastrous fires, floods, famine and rebirth; but unlike many gold camps, it has maintained a steady industry throughout the years and has emerged a thoroughly modern and progressive city, the county seat of Nevada County. oe U.S. Forest Service Photo RECREATION Nevada City is the hub of a large natural recreational area, Fishermen, hunters, skiers and other sportsmen find here a paradise close at hand. Nearby is the South Yuba River, one of the State’s finest large trout streams. A short way up Bear Valley is the lake country, where in Bowman, Fuller and Fordyce lakes the wily trout can be lured from shore or boat. A 20-minute drive up Highway 20 brings the skier to cleared slopes and an upski where there is snow for winter sports from December to April. An hour from town is Donner Summit, center of the nation’s best skiing terrain. The surrounding mountains abound with game. Deer, quail, pheasants and doves are found on the very outskirts of town, Nearby Lake Vera is the site of two Girls’ Summer Camps and other camping and picnicking spots are found within a few miles, TOURIST LURE Nestled in the lower Sierra, Nevada City is the center of one of the most scenic regions of the Mother Lode. Here are found natural beauties of mountains, trees and streams and interesting remnants of early California. The old firehouse, assay offices, iron shuttered brick buildings, overhanging balconies on the narrow streets and the old residence on Prospect Hill known as the “Castle” are unrivaled examples of early mining town construction. Worth a long trip to see are the acres of fragrant yellow Scotch broom, flowering Dogwood, Redbud and Manzanita in the spring; the flaming foliage of poplars, elms, oaks and maples in October; picturesque Chinatown; and nearby hydraulic diggings where millions of tons of earth have been washed away. Fine homes With expansive gardens and modern public buildings make an interesting contrast of the new and the old. Photos by Tors Arden, H. B. Kiorlie HOMES AND GARDENS Nevada City homes are attractive by reason of their beautiful gardens. Favorable climatic conditions, good soil combined with ample water supply at reasonable flat rates are factors encouraging the home builder in choosing this city for the family’s future residence. Nevada City is surrounded by green slopes covered with magnificent Pine, Fir, Cedar and stately Oak. Flowering Dogwood, the aromatic Bay tree and fragrant Azalea are found in ravines and along streams of crystal clear water. Landscape architects delight in the great variety of stone available within easy reach for rock gardens. Among flowers grown here with unusual success are the wide varieties of the Rose, French Lilac, and Herbaceous Peony in choice blooms of many hues and immense size not excelled anywhere. The superior quality of fruits, berries and home-grown vegetables is legendary,