Tonopah: The Queen of Silver Camps
1900Jim Butler's 1900 silver discovery launched Nevada's second great mining boom.
Everything Tonopah is known for
Jim Butler's 1900 silver discovery launched Nevada's second great mining boom.
3 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
Pulling up to the Mizpah Hotel, you're looking at a survivor of Nevada's silver boom! It's more than just a place to sleep; it's a landmark that whispers tales of fortunes found and lost. The Mizpah was built in 1907 by…
Jim Butler's 1900 silver discovery launched Nevada's second great mining boom.
Imagine the hustle and bustle of this spot back in Tonopah's silver mining boom! This is the Brokers Exchange, built around 1905. Originally a two-story building, it housed a brokerage, a real estate office, and even…