Orphan Asylum, Carson City, Nev.

Tags: carsoncity , nevadastatechildrenshome

Date of photo: Late 1870s

Photographer: Carleton Watkins

Source : California State Library

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California State Library

Description

This is a Carleton Watkins view of the wooden Nevada State Orphan's Home, which was built in 1870 on Fifth Street just east of Stewart. It burned in 1903 and was rebuilt with stone. This is one piece of a stereo pair.

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Date Uploaded: October 13, 2025

Permanent Link: http://wnhpc.com/details/watkins4069

Source: California State Library

Source URL: https://delivery.library.ca.gov:8443/delivery/DeliveryManagerServlet?dps_pid=IE241156

Source Caption: Orphan Asylum, Carson City, Nev.

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