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Hank Monk Reproduction Photograph, On the Stage!

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Hank Monk Reproduction Photograph, On the Stage!
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"This picture taken jut before Nevada built a new road. Hank Monk is riding on the stage (on the right). Parked outside of the Warm Springs Hotel. Stage says Virginia, Silver City, Carson. The Warm Springs Hotel was built about 1860 and was used by Nevada's First Territorial Legislature as a meeting place in 1861. The structure was built from hand-hewn sandstone taken from a nearby quarry. An imposing edifice in its day, the building typified the enterprise of the owner, Abe Curry. He and his business partners surveyed the site of Carson City, were farsighted enough to leave space for a state capitol building while the area was a part of Nevada, and attracted incoming merchants to their tiny community. In 1862, the hotel was leased by Nevada Territory and used for holding prisoners. Two years later, the property was purchased and became the State Prison. During 1867, the hotel was destroyed by fire. Hank Monk is, of course, famous for taking Horace Greeley from Genoa to Placerville. Greeley was late for a presentation and asked Monk if he could get there in time. Half way through he was questioning his decision with the rapid and rather scary ride he was on. “Horace keep your seat. I told you I would get you there by 5 0'clock, and by God I’ll do it, if the axles hold!” Photo is 6 x 9.5. 9 x 12.5" framed. City: Carson City State: Nevada Date: HWAC# 50870