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Tonopah,NV - Nye County - c1904 - Vista of Tonopah Photograph :

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Tonopah,NV - Nye County - c1904 - Vista of Tonopah Photograph :
An early, but growing Tonopah sits in the background. Photograph measures 8”x5”, no matte, high to medium contrast—whites are darkened slightly, and focus is sharp—blurs on the edges. The photo has several minor creases, primarily affecting the top middle of the photo. Photographer not identified. The center of the image is very clear and the layout of the town is easily navigated. This photo was taken when Tonopah was still booming. The major growth of Tonopah came between the years of 1902 and 1910 with the biggest producing years for the mines between 1910 and 1914. By 1907 the town had five banks, modern hotels, opera house, water and electric companies, and a few four and five story buildings (Paher, Nevada Ghost Towns and Mining Camps). When examining this photo, Tonopah has clearly not reached its 1907 metropolitan status. No. 72.