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Water Company of Tonopah Building

Water Company of Tonopah Building

Water Company of Tonopah Building Overview

The Water Company of Tonopah Building is located in Nye County, Nevada.

Year Established/Founded

1909

Water Company of Tonopah Building House History

The Water Company of Tonopah Building is the only surviving building that belonged to one of Tonopah’s early water companies.

Timeline

  • 1909 – The Water Company of Tonopah Building was constructed to house the offices of the Water Company of Tonopah
  • 1902 – Tonopah’s first water service began when three water companies each gained franchises to provide water to one district of the town.
  • 1905 – Philadelphia businessman John Brock owned two of the water companies, which he consolidated into the Water Company of Tonopah. Brock also owned multiple mines in Tonopah and the local railroad
  • May 20, 1982 – The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places

Elevation

Unknown at this time.

Location

Burro and Brougher Avenues and the Tonopah Volunteer Firehouse and Gymnasium are adjacent.

GPS Coordinates

38.06841°N 117.22963°W

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