Philipp Deidsheimer developed square-set timbering for use at this site.
Philipp Deidsheimer developed square-set timbering for use at this site. Adolph Sutro built a tunnel here for drainage and ventilation purposes which was opposed by a group led by William Ralston, the Bank Crowd. The largest discovery at this site was unearthed by James Fair and John Mackay, and is known as the (*) "Big Bonanza". A railroad was built to Truckee to exploit this discovery, which contained gold in addition to its most famous ore. For 10 points, name this rich vein found near Virginia City, Nevada, the largest discovery of silver in American history.
Philipp Deidsheimer developed square-set timbering for use at this site.
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