Film Overview

An historical VIDEO PRESENTATION of the Big Bonanza - the discovery of the Comstock Lode in Virginia City, Nevada, in 1859.
A local historian takes you on a tour of Virginia City and the Comstock Lode. In this lavish production, including over a hundred historical photographs, you'll experience the story of the discovery of the Comstock Lode, and meet the characters of Virginia City's early history: the Grosch Brothers, Henry Comstock, James Fennimore, Captain Storey, Eilly Orrum, Sandy Bowers, Phillip Diedesheimer, John Mackay, James Fair, William Sharon, Dan de Quille, Mark Twain, Julia Bulette, Adolph Sutro, Hermann Schussler and many more. You'll see how the mines in the "richest place on earth" yielded more than $400,000,000 in just 20 years! From the big business of The Big Bonanza, the Virginia & Truckee Railroad, Sutro Tunnel and the Bank of California, to the boisterous town life of the most cosmopolitan city of its time between Chicago and San Francisco. Explores all facets of Comstock history, from Dayton to Carson City, to Silver City, Gold Hill and of course, Virginia City. Rich in history, this production will also take you on a tour of the historical places and events still thriving on the Comstock today, including the Camel Races, Christmas on the Comstock, Ferrari races, and more. Experience over 140 years of the fascinating history of Virginia City & The Comstock Lode - Yesterday & Today! Professionally produced by and with local talent. Includes a map showing all the places documented in this program.