Publication: University of Montana
Author: Lara Briann Feider
Date of Publication: 2007
PDF File: Feider-Boomtown-to-Outdoor-Museum-An-Examination-of-Neva.pdf
URL: https://scholarworks.umt.edu/etd/158
Copyright Info: Public Domain
Description
This thesis presents a study of the gold rush town, Nevada City, Montana. Founded in 1863, Nevada City experienced a mining heyday from 1863-1869. In addition to examining the history of this community, this thesis is dedicated to building a case of Nevada City’s eligibility for nomination, as a historic district, to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). Nevada City is a unique and complicated property consisting of original, relocated, and reconstructed buildings, many less than fifty years old. While many of Nevada City’s characteristics initially appear to be ineligible for the NRHP, this thesis will present sufficient evidence to support its significance and to develop the groundwork for a successful district nomination. All information collected subsequently focused on determining the historic significance of Nevada City’s outdoor museum for a future historic district nomination to the NRHP.