Exhibits

Featured Exhibits

NEVADA NORTHERN RAILWAY DEPOT

The historic Nevada Northern Railway Depot was completed in 1907 and has been restored to its original appearance. The 2nd floor exhibits include the history of the railroad and the mine it was built to serve. Original furnishings and interpretive panels allow each visitor to experience significant milestones in the history of eastern Nevada mining, … Read More

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Nevada Northern Railway Storeroom

When Kennecott Copper Company employees were laid off suddenly in 1983, the Nevada Northern Railway shut down. This room remains exactly the way Nevada … Read More

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Superintendent’s Office

Here is the office of H.M. (Pete) Peterson, who was the last superintendent of NNRy, a position he held for seventeen years. During his … Read More

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Finance Office

The Auditor of the Nevada Northern Railroad worked from this office. The high desk and office machines, including typewriter, comptometer, and mimeograph machine are … Read More

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Traffic Manager’s Office

This office was the hub of railroad operation for the Nevada Northern Railway. From this bay window, the traffic manager kept a watchful eye … Read More

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Secretary’s Office

Railroading was a dangerous job. In 1911, the accident rate of track employees on the Nevada Northern Railway was a staggering 17%! In this … Read More

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Payroll Office

Begin your journey through the museum in the former payroll office for the Nevada Northern Railway. Here visitors will learn about the mining booms … Read More

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