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*HM 29*


-- Chinese in Nevada--

Location: Sparks
Directions: Along B Street near the intersection with Pyramid Way (SR 445)

Location: 1
Visibility: 2
Accessibility: 1
Marker type: Other
   

Date Conquered: 9/23/07
Nearest intersection: Pyramid Way (SR 445)
Quick Description: A marker honoring the influence of Chinese peoples in Nevada.
Signed: No -- Historically, this marker was never signed.

Notice #189 in the far left center. A great way to kill three marker birds with one stone? Park along Victorian and conquer #169, 29 then cross Pyramid Way for #189.

Full Description:
#29 honors the heroism of the thousands of Chinese who here in Nevada, played a major role in the history of our state. The Chinese came to California during the Gold Rush of 1849, and then, onto the mountains and deserts of Nevada building railroads, timber cutting and framing the very buildings that now stand today in our state. Nevada owes its existence to the Chinese. Without them, much of Nevada's prosperity would have been lost.

This is the only marker in Nevada written in 2 languages!
Notice the beautiful marble and porcelain enlay.

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