Although one historical marker says the Gold Hill Hotel & Saloon dates back to 1859, local historians agree it was fully open as the Riesen House by 1861, coinciding with the start of the Civil War thousands of miles to the east.
Built in 1859 by George Hearst, the Mackay Mansion allows people to step back in time into an authentic Victorian era mansion.
The former home to the Millionaire's Club. The building was built in 1862.
The Piper Opera House in Virginia City, Nevada, traces its origins back to the early boom years of the Comstock Lode when the town was one of the richest mining centers in the United States.