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From 1868 until 1884
the Central Pacific's Truckee Wadsworth division was located
on this site. In 1882, work was started on a new site across
the river, and by 1883 a new round house, shop, etc. were completed
there. A fire on April 15, 1884, fanned by heavy wind, destroyed
the remaining railroad buildings at this location, as well as
the town; damage exceeded $100,000. Lack of an adequate water
supply contributed to the extensive damage. Another fire in 1902
stimulated the plan to move to a new site. In 1904, division
facilities in the town were moved to an entirely new location,
which became Sparks, Nevada. |