VIRGINIA & TRUCKEE RAILROAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC

CARSON CITY, NV

Delphinium glaucum - Sierra larkspur Delphinium glaucum along the ravine and above the stream banks on the southwest side of Mount Rose, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Washoe County, Nevada. A tall stature (1.5-2 m), stems glabrous and glaucous and thick in the basal region, flowers with deep violet-purple sepals that average about 10-12 mm long and with a stout spur about 8-10 mm long combine to distinguish this larkspur species of moist montane meadows.
Delphinium glaucum - Sierra larkspur Credit: Matt Lavin

The Virginia & Truckee Railroad Historical Society Inc, located in Carson City, NV, is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the history of the Virginia & Truckee Railroad. The society was founded in 1974 by a group of rail enthusiasts who wanted to save the historic railroad from demolition.

The Virginia & Truckee Railroad was established in 1869 and played a significant role in the development of the Comstock Lode, which was one of the richest silver mines in the world. The railroad was used to transport silver ore and other goods to and from the mines in Virginia City, NV. The railroad operated until 1950 and was later revived as a tourist attraction.

The Virginia & Truckee Railroad Historical Society Inc operates a museum and a gift shop in Carson City, NV. The museum houses a collection of artifacts, photographs, and documents related to the history of the Virginia & Truckee Railroad. The gift shop offers a variety of railroad-related merchandise, including books, DVDs, and souvenirs.

The society also operates a steam-powered train that runs on a portion of the original Virginia & Truckee Railroad track. The train ride takes passengers on a scenic journey through the Nevada countryside, offering a glimpse into the region's rich history. The society's mission is to preserve the legacy of the Virginia & Truckee Railroad and educate the public about its importance to the development of the American West.

VIRGINIA & TRUCKEE RAILROAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in CARSON CITY NV. US MID #8403200115

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

Delphinium glaucum - Sierra larkspur Delphinium glaucum along the ravine and above the stream banks on the southwest side of Mount Rose, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Washoe County, Nevada. A tall stature (1.5-2 m), stems glabrous and glaucous and thick in the basal region, flowers with deep violet-purple sepals that average about 10-12 mm long and with a stout spur about 8-10 mm long combine to distinguish this larkspur species of moist montane meadows.
Delphinium glaucum - Sierra larkspur Delphinium glaucum along the ravine and above the stream banks on the southwest side of Mount Rose, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Washoe County, Nevada. A tall stature (1.5-2 m), stems glabrous and glaucous and thick in the basal region, flowers with deep violet-purple sepals that average about 10-12 mm long and with a stout spur about 8-10 mm long combine to distinguish this larkspur species of moist montane meadows.
Delphinium glaucum - Sierra larkspur Delphinium glaucum along the ravine and above the stream banks on the southwest side of Mount Rose, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Washoe County, Nevada. A tall stature (1.5-2 m), stems glabrous and glaucous and thick in the basal region, flowers with deep violet-purple sepals that average about 10-12 mm long and with a stout spur about 8-10 mm long combine to distinguish this larkspur species of moist montane meadows.
Delphinium glaucum - Sierra larkspur Delphinium glaucum along the ravine and above the stream banks on the southwest side of Mount Rose, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Washoe County, Nevada. A tall stature (1.5-2 m), stems glabrous and glaucous and thick in the basal region, flowers with deep violet-purple sepals that average about 10-12 mm long and with a stout spur about 8-10 mm long combine to distinguish this larkspur species of moist montane meadows.
Delphinium glaucum - Sierra larkspur Delphinium glaucum along the ravine and above the stream banks on the southwest side of Mount Rose, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Washoe County, Nevada. A tall stature (1.5-2 m), stems glabrous and glaucous and thick in the basal region, flowers with deep violet-purple sepals that average about 10-12 mm long and with a stout spur about 8-10 mm long combine to distinguish this larkspur species of moist montane meadows.
Delphinium glaucum - Sierra larkspur Delphinium glaucum along the ravine and above the stream banks on the southwest side of Mount Rose, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Washoe County, Nevada. A tall stature (1.5-2 m), stems glabrous and glaucous and thick in the basal region, flowers with deep violet-purple sepals that average about 10-12 mm long and with a stout spur about 8-10 mm long combine to distinguish this larkspur species of moist montane meadows.
Delphinium glaucum - Sierra larkspur Delphinium glaucum along the ravine and above the stream banks on the southwest side of Mount Rose, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Washoe County, Nevada. A tall stature (1.5-2 m), stems glabrous and glaucous and thick in the basal region, flowers with deep violet-purple sepals that average about 10-12 mm long and with a stout spur about 8-10 mm long combine to distinguish this larkspur species of moist montane meadows.
Carex mariposana - mariposa sedge Mariposa sedge common on slopes near a stream crossing along the trail to Mount Rose, Mount Rose Wilderness, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Carson Range, Sierra Nevada, Washoe County, Nevada. Mariposa sedge is similar to starry broom sedge (Carex pachystachya) in that both belong to the Ovales group of Carex and have subspicate fruiting heads with gynecandrous spikelets, and lanceolate perigynia that are conspicuously veined and with thin serrulate margins that are not strongly winged. Carex mariposana has more of a slender spicate head and perigynia that are more strongly veined compared to those of Carex pachystachya. The leaf sheath is ventrally cross-corrugate in this population, which is similar to the wet site inhabiting Carex neurophora (which has androgynous spikelets and wingless perigynia).
Carex mariposana - mariposa sedge Mariposa sedge common on slopes near a stream crossing along the trail to Mount Rose, Mount Rose Wilderness, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Carson Range, Sierra Nevada, Washoe County, Nevada. Mariposa sedge is similar to starry broom sedge (Carex pachystachya) in that both belong to the Ovales group of Carex and have subspicate fruiting heads with gynecandrous spikelets, and lanceolate perigynia that are conspicuously veined and with thin serrulate margins that are not strongly winged. Carex mariposana has more of a slender spicate head and perigynia that are more strongly veined compared to those of Carex pachystachya. The leaf sheath is ventrally cross-corrugate in this population, which is similar to the wet site inhabiting Carex neurophora (which has androgynous spikelets and wingless perigynia).
Carex mariposana - mariposa sedge Mariposa sedge common on slopes near a stream crossing along the trail to Mount Rose, Mount Rose Wilderness, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Carson Range, Sierra Nevada, Washoe County, Nevada. Mariposa sedge is similar to starry broom sedge (Carex pachystachya) in that both belong to the Ovales group of Carex and have subspicate fruiting heads with gynecandrous spikelets, and lanceolate perigynia that are conspicuously veined and with thin serrulate margins that are not strongly winged. Carex mariposana has more of a slender spicate head and perigynia that are more strongly veined compared to those of Carex pachystachya. The leaf sheath is ventrally cross-corrugate in this population, which is similar to the wet site inhabiting Carex neurophora (which has androgynous spikelets and wingless perigynia).
Carex mariposana - mariposa sedge Mariposa sedge common on slopes near a stream crossing along the trail to Mount Rose, Mount Rose Wilderness, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Carson Range, Sierra Nevada, Washoe County, Nevada. Mariposa sedge is similar to starry broom sedge (Carex pachystachya) in that both belong to the Ovales group of Carex and have subspicate fruiting heads with gynecandrous spikelets, and lanceolate perigynia that are conspicuously veined and with thin serrulate margins that are not strongly winged. Carex mariposana has more of a slender spicate head and perigynia that are more strongly veined compared to those of Carex pachystachya. The leaf sheath is ventrally cross-corrugate in this population, which is similar to the wet site inhabiting Carex neurophora (which has androgynous spikelets and wingless perigynia).
Carex mariposana - mariposa sedge Mariposa sedge common on slopes near a stream crossing along the trail to Mount Rose, Mount Rose Wilderness, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Carson Range, Sierra Nevada, Washoe County, Nevada. Mariposa sedge is similar to starry broom sedge (Carex pachystachya) in that both belong to the Ovales group of Carex and have subspicate fruiting heads with gynecandrous spikelets, and lanceolate perigynia that are conspicuously veined and with thin serrulate margins that are not strongly winged. Carex mariposana has more of a slender spicate head and perigynia that are more strongly veined compared to those of Carex pachystachya. The leaf sheath is ventrally cross-corrugate in this population, which is similar to the wet site inhabiting Carex neurophora (which has androgynous spikelets and wingless perigynia).

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PO BOX 143
CARSON CITY
NV
89702-0143

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MID # 8403200115
Name VIRGINIA & TRUCKEE RAILROAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 800526402
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201312
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 39.168448, -119.765139
CODES FIPS State Code: 32
FIPS County Code: 510
US Census Tract: 000100
US Census Block: 1027