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By EZMoney Bob
Local geologist Webb Varnum will be making a presentation and slide show on "The Engineering Marvels of the Comstock" tomorrow (Tuesday 28 February) at the Comstock Gold Prospectors club meeting. Webb is a graduate of the Mackay School of Mines and has spent most of his long career in Northern Nevada. The meeting is at the Mason's Lodge on Pyramid Highway in Sparks. The meeting starts around 7:30 PM, although most attendees arrive earlier. All are welcome, especially visitors and guests.
Something I just learned about engineering on the Comstock is that in 1890 or so a hydroelectric plant was installed at the 1650 foot level of the Chollar Mine. It was powered by high pressure water piped from the surface to Pelton wheels at the 1650 foot level. The electricity was delivered back to the surface where it powered a mill. At the time of installation it was the world's longest electric power line with a length of over one mile. There was some discussion today about whether the generation equipment is still down there at 1650 feet. The conclusion was that it's a moot point because the water level in the mine is at about the 1300 foot level.
Here is a link to a Comstock Foundation for History and Culture Facebook article on the subterranean power station:
https://www.facebook.com/Comstockfoundation/?hc_ref=NEWSFEED
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By Steve Herschbach
2020 Quartzsite Gold, Treasure & Craft Show
February 7-9, 2020 at the QIA building.
Friday – Saturday 9-4
Sunday 9-3
235 N. Ironwood
$5 for 1 entry ticket or $10 in raffle tickets including 1 entry ticket.
Your entry ticket is good for all 3 days of events and speakers.
Raffle prizes include metal detectors, gold nuggets, silver rounds and more.
Drawings are all day every day! Need not be present to win!
Updates on Facebook Quartzsite Gold Show Facebook
QuartzsiteAZGoldShow@gmail.com
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Schedule for 2020 Speakers will be updated.
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By Steve Herschbach
The largest, oldest and most prestigious gem and mineral show in the world.
The Tucson Gem and Mineral Show® has enjoyed international stature since the 1970s, and was the first gem and mineral show to bring the hobby enthusiast, the public, and the curator/professionals together for discovery and discussion.
The Tucson Gem and Mineral Society
proudly presents the
2020 Tucson Gem and Mineral Show®
“World Class Minerals”
FEBRUARY 13–16, 2020
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!! COME JOIN THE FUN!!
At the Tucson Convention Center
Tickets available starting Thursday, January 17, 2020. Click here to be notified when more information is available.
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By Tom Harris
Steve and Chris
Just wondering if either one of you gentleman will be putting on a seminar at this show.
I am from Canada, but will be in Vegas that week, and would love a chance to hear you speak.
It would be a nice break for you guys from the snow in Reno.
Merry Christmas
Tom
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By Fskafish
Hello i was wondering if anyone here will be attending the show in chattanooga on july 27th and 28th?
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