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High Noon
Joe Curtis
Virginia City, the Great Fire, October 26, 1875.
Virtual Program. Register: https://events.washoecountylibrary.us/event/10005188
Nevada Historical Society presents High Noon with Neal Cobb, a wonderful history series that delves into fascinating Nevada topics with local experts. Neal Cobb is a passionate historian and honorary curator for the Nevada Historical Society. He loves all things, Nevada. Join Neal Cobb and our monthly speakers as we explore interesting topics and join in the audience conversations.
The program will talk about the history of the Great Fire in Virginia City, 1875. We will explore the causes, effects, and rehabilitation of Virginia City as the fire destroyed approximately 75% of Virginia City at the very height of its economic apex of mining. This disaster created fear and apprehension in the state and the nation.
April Speaker: Joe Curtis
Joe L. Curtis is known as the local historian, volunteer fire chief and owner of the Mark Twain Book Store in Virginia City.
Joe spent his childhood in Carson City, and from his youth on he has been on the Comstock. He is a US Army Veteran and a graduate from the Federal Bureau of Investigations National Academy. He dedicated 25 years to law enforcement in Carson City, retiring as Assistant Sheriff. He has served as Storey County Volunteer Fire Department Chief for 21 years.
Joe and his wife of 53 years owned and operated the Mark Twain Bookstore in Virginia City and is recognized as a Comstock history expert.
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04/20/2023 12:00:0004/20/2023 13:30:00America/Los_AngelesHigh Noon – Virginia City, the Great FireHigh Noon Joe Curtis Virginia City, the Great Fire, October 26, 1875. Virtual Program. Register: https://events.washoecountylibrary.us/event/10005188 Nevada Historical Society presents High Noon with Neal Cobb, a wonderful history series that delves into fascinating Nevada topics with local experts. Neal Cobb is a passionate historian and honorary curator for the Nevada Historical Society. He loves all things, Nevada. Join Neal Cobb and our monthly speakers as we explore interesting topics and join in the audience conversations. [caption id="attachment_6885" align="alignleft" width="209"] Panorama of Virginia City, NV. 1877[/caption]
The program will talk about the history of the Great Fire in Virginia City, 1875. We will explore the causes, effects, and rehabilitation of Virginia City as the fire destroyed approximately 75% of Virginia City at the very height of its economic apex of mining. This disaster created fear and apprehension in the state and the nation.
April Speaker: Joe Curtis
[caption id="attachment_6883" align="alignright" width="139"] Joe L. Curtis[/caption]
Joe L. Curtis is known as the local historian, volunteer fire chief and owner of the Mark Twain Book Store in Virginia City.
Joe spent his childhood in Carson City, and from his youth on he has been on the Comstock. He is a US Army Veteran and a graduate from the Federal Bureau of Investigations National Academy. He dedicated 25 years to law enforcement in Carson City, retiring as Assistant Sheriff. He has served as Storey County Volunteer Fire Department Chief for 21 years.
Joe and his wife of 53 years owned and operated the Mark Twain Bookstore in Virginia City and is recognized as a Comstock history expert.
Reno, NV| Event Starts | Event Ends |
| 04/20/2023 | 04/20/2023 |
| All Day Event | |
| 12:00pm | 1:30pm |
