Built in 1877 as the famous Jackson House. Gutted in the 1880 fire and rebuilt. Advertised as the only fire-proof hotel in Nevada. In 1907 name changed to Brown Hotel. In 1981, restored as a historical building and once again called the Jackson House. Now operates as bar, restaurant and hotel.
(Source: Eureka Self-Guiding Tour)

This imposing building was started in 1879 as a Labor Union Hall. The Labor Union went on strike during construction and ran out of funds. The incomplete building was sold, and completed by the new owners as an Opera House. The floor is made of a special shock absorbing material as a dance area. It is said that you could dance all night without getting sore feet. There is a horseshoe shaped balcony over the main floor. The seats on both floors were of the type known now as tavern chairs, very much like a captains chair. One man was employed full time to keep the chairs in repair. The stage scenery was hand painted in Italy. They were made of six tall canvases on wooden frames and hinged together. Many of the famous artists of the 1800's were seen here, among them Jenny Lind and Frank Boothe.
(Source: NRHP Nomination Form)

This large brick building started as the home of the Italian Benevolent Society. Upstairs there were meeting rooms and the downstairs was a home. This building was connected to the Eureka Hotel a cross the street by a twenty foot high bricked tunnel. The tunnel's use is unknown.
(Source: NRHP Nomination Form)

All Photos 16 July 2008
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