Virginia Livery and Sale Stables

The Virginia Livery and Sale Stables at the corner of Taylor and B streets in Virginia City. This was formerly William Mooney's Livery Stable. The Great Fire of 1875 started at a boarding house right next door, and this livery stable was one of the first buildings to burn. It was rebuilt, and the second version is seen here. This was demolished in the 1920s. In the 1950s a livery museum was on this site.

Date Uploaded: February 28, 2025

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Source Caption: Virginia City Livery: A Hub of Horses and History

Three men, two horses, and a dog in front of the Virginia Livery and Sale Stables on B Street, Virginia City, Nevada, captured in 1907. This photograph offers a moment of life from Virginia City's vibrant past.

Livery stables like this one were essential businesses in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, serving as a cornerstone for transportation and commerce. They provided a place to rent, board, and care for horses—critical for travel, freight, and mining operations in towns like Virginia City. With wagons, carriages, and teams constantly on the move, the livery was the lifeline of mobility before the advent of automobiles.

Image courtesy of the University of Nevada, Reno, Special Collections.

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