Nevada City, California

From a California Historic Landmark sign on the theatre:

Californias oldest existing theatre building, the Nevada, opened September 9th, 1865. Celebrities such as Mark Twain, Jack London, and Emma Nevada have appeared on its stage. Closed in 1957, the theatre was later purchased through public donations and reopened May 17, 1968, to again serve the cultural needs of the community.

California Registered Historic Landmark No. 863

The Pelton Wheel revolutionized hydroelectric power. The wheel was invented in 1879 at the Miners Foundry in Nevada City.

The Pelton Wheel revolutionized hydroelectric power. The wheel was invented in 1879 at the Miners Foundry in Nevada City.

From sign next to core:

Shaft Drill Core
1935-36

Experimental vertical shaft 5 ft in diameter to 1125 ft depth through serpentine and gabbro at Idaho-Maryland Gold Mine, Grass Valley. Machinery invented by J.B. newsom. Greatest drilled footage 21 ft in three days. Core weight 11 tones. Donated to Nevada City by Kenneth E Baker.

From sign next to valve:

Hydraulic Gold Mining 21 Inch Gate Valve
1880

Used at You Bet-Red Dog Diggin's east of Nevada City periodically 1880-1935 to control water flow from Chale Bluff Reservoir to the mine. Hydraulic nozzle mounted opposite was operatedat that mine by Thomas B Brady (1874-1964).

Manufactured by Joshua Hendy Works, San Francisco. Wt 1,500 lbs approx.

A gift from the Brady family.