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Ely Nevada Online
Nevada Magazine on the Hunt
for Great Nevada Pictures till
June 29
National Historic Landmarks’
Photo Contest Accepting Entries
until June 13
Ely , NV —Grab your camera, it’s time
to shoot. Two prestigious photo
contests are underway and there’s still
time to take your best shot – or shots –
and enter them into the competitions.
Nevada Magazine’s 35th annual Great
Nevada Picture Hunt photo contest is
open to all. There are eight categories,
some of which are new this year. Each
person can enter up to eight photos. The
grand prize is a $250 certificate from
Gordon’s Photo Service. Category
winners will receive $100 in prizes. All
winners and runner-ups will receive
award certificates.
The purpose of the contest is to
showcase Nevada and the
photographers who capture the Silver
State though their lenses. It also helps
Nevada Magazine to connect with
potential photographers to work with on
future issues of Nevada Magazine, Las
Vegas Events & Shows and Nevada
Events & Shows.
Entries must be received by 5 p.m.
(PDT), Friday, June 29, 2012. For
complete rules, visit www.
nevadamagazine.com. One can also
email Tony deRonnebeck, art director of
Nevada Magazine, at
tony@nevadamagazine.com, or call 775-
6870606 with questions.
The National Historic Landmarks
(NHL) Photo Contest is accepting
entries till June 13. This contest is
specifically for photos of National
Historic Landmarks. For details, go to
photo contest and scroll down halfway.
The Nevada Northern Railway,
established in 1905, is Nevada ’s
newest National Historic Landmark. It
is located in Ely , Nevada , halfway
between Las Vegas and Salt Lake City
(240 miles).
Many award-winning photos have
resulted from taking pictures of its
century-old steam locomotives and
historic grounds, especially during its
February photo shoots. The public is
invited and encouraged to take photos
of the Nevada Northern Railway for
both photo contests.
For more information on the Nevada
Northern Railway Museum , visit www.
nnry.com or call 866-40-STEAM (866-
407-8326).
for Great Nevada Pictures till
June 29
National Historic Landmarks’
Photo Contest Accepting Entries
until June 13
Ely , NV —Grab your camera, it’s time
to shoot. Two prestigious photo
contests are underway and there’s still
time to take your best shot – or shots –
and enter them into the competitions.
Nevada Magazine’s 35th annual Great
Nevada Picture Hunt photo contest is
open to all. There are eight categories,
some of which are new this year. Each
person can enter up to eight photos. The
grand prize is a $250 certificate from
Gordon’s Photo Service. Category
winners will receive $100 in prizes. All
winners and runner-ups will receive
award certificates.
The purpose of the contest is to
showcase Nevada and the
photographers who capture the Silver
State though their lenses. It also helps
Nevada Magazine to connect with
potential photographers to work with on
future issues of Nevada Magazine, Las
Vegas Events & Shows and Nevada
Events & Shows.
Entries must be received by 5 p.m.
(PDT), Friday, June 29, 2012. For
complete rules, visit www.
nevadamagazine.com. One can also
email Tony deRonnebeck, art director of
Nevada Magazine, at
tony@nevadamagazine.com, or call 775-
6870606 with questions.
The National Historic Landmarks
(NHL) Photo Contest is accepting
entries till June 13. This contest is
specifically for photos of National
Historic Landmarks. For details, go to
photo contest and scroll down halfway.
The Nevada Northern Railway,
established in 1905, is Nevada ’s
newest National Historic Landmark. It
is located in Ely , Nevada , halfway
between Las Vegas and Salt Lake City
(240 miles).
Many award-winning photos have
resulted from taking pictures of its
century-old steam locomotives and
historic grounds, especially during its
February photo shoots. The public is
invited and encouraged to take photos
of the Nevada Northern Railway for
both photo contests.
For more information on the Nevada
Northern Railway Museum , visit www.
nnry.com or call 866-40-STEAM (866-
407-8326).
White Pine 4 Wheelers
The White Pine 4 Wheelers will host a weekend in White Pine July
27th and 28th. It is free to all.
This is a must see some of the beautful parts of our mountains!
We run 2 trails on Friday and 3 trails on Saturday. You chose the
one you want and join us.
There is no charge, this is just a get together of people who enjoy
4 wheelin'. Bring a lunch and no booze. Contact Phil W. 293-0941
or Geno 296-0149
The White Pine 4 Wheelers will host a weekend in White Pine July
27th and 28th. It is free to all.
This is a must see some of the beautful parts of our mountains!
We run 2 trails on Friday and 3 trails on Saturday. You chose the
one you want and join us.
There is no charge, this is just a get together of people who enjoy
4 wheelin'. Bring a lunch and no booze. Contact Phil W. 293-0941
or Geno 296-0149
Around Town
Art Culture Center
by Lorraine Clark
The Ely Renaissance Society (ERS)
has undertaken another project in
the revitalization of downtown
Ely. Formed in 1999, the ERS
began making downtown Ely a
more attractive place by painting
murals that depicted our history
and adding sculpture for outdoor
art.
Local businesses helped in the
restoration of the walls and the
cost of the murals. Other
improvements were made by
businesses replacing old signs,
painting, and generally making
their places look much nicer. Local
residents helped with much of the
work and also with cleaning up
their own yards so the town
looked more attractive to visitors
as well as residents.
Now the ERS has purchased the
former bank building located at
the corner of Aultman and 4th
street. The original bank was built
there in the early 1900’s then the
current building was put up in the
mid 1940’s. The building served
as a bank until Bank of America
relocated to Ridley’s Market and
the building was donated to the
City of Ely. After sitting empty for
several years, the ERS purchased
the building with the intention of
creating an art cultural center that
will be a nice addition to the
downtown area.
Volunteers from the ERS met at
the building last week and
discussed plans for the
renovation. Already the roof has
been repaired and fixtures have
been removed. Some of the
counters will be repurposed as the
new facility is redesigned. As with
our other projects including the
Renaissance Village, many
volunteers will be involved as well
as many fund raising events to
make this project a new part of
Ely’s attractions.
by Lorraine Clark
The Ely Renaissance Society (ERS)
has undertaken another project in
the revitalization of downtown
Ely. Formed in 1999, the ERS
began making downtown Ely a
more attractive place by painting
murals that depicted our history
and adding sculpture for outdoor
art.
Local businesses helped in the
restoration of the walls and the
cost of the murals. Other
improvements were made by
businesses replacing old signs,
painting, and generally making
their places look much nicer. Local
residents helped with much of the
work and also with cleaning up
their own yards so the town
looked more attractive to visitors
as well as residents.
Now the ERS has purchased the
former bank building located at
the corner of Aultman and 4th
street. The original bank was built
there in the early 1900’s then the
current building was put up in the
mid 1940’s. The building served
as a bank until Bank of America
relocated to Ridley’s Market and
the building was donated to the
City of Ely. After sitting empty for
several years, the ERS purchased
the building with the intention of
creating an art cultural center that
will be a nice addition to the
downtown area.
Volunteers from the ERS met at
the building last week and
discussed plans for the
renovation. Already the roof has
been repaired and fixtures have
been removed. Some of the
counters will be repurposed as the
new facility is redesigned. As with
our other projects including the
Renaissance Village, many
volunteers will be involved as well
as many fund raising events to
make this project a new part of
Ely’s attractions.
Old Bank Building Has a New Purpose!
www.elyrenaissance.com
Check out their web site for
events at the Ely Renaissance
Village beginning June 2nd and
continuing throughout the
summer season!
Check out their web site for
events at the Ely Renaissance
Village beginning June 2nd and
continuing throughout the
summer season!
Nevada Northern Railways
Celebrates 25th Anniversary
By Lorraine Clark
Memorial Day Weekend was an
historic event for the Nevada
Northern Railway with the
celebration of its 25th Anniversary
operating steam trains. Since rail
service began again in 1987, over
200,000 passengers have ridden
the historic trains. The entire
museum complex was open to the
public with tours of the engine
house and the train yard providing
the history of the railway. The
Railway Post Office car was in
service offering a Commemorative
Stamp Cancellation. For many
decades, the Railway car carried all
the mail in and out of the area.
In addition to all the activity in the
rail yard, and arts and craft show
with vendors was held in the
Freight Barn. Hand carved wooden
and bone items, jewelry, tee shirts,
books, and other local items were
available.
The Hometown Band played a
variety of songs including many old
time railroad favorites that set the
mood for the visitors. People from
several states, England and
Australia enjoyed the trains, tours,
and events happening during the
weekend.
One of the highlights of the
weekend was the running of the
double steam train with both
Engine 40 and 93 pulling the
passenger cars which included car
9 that is in service with the
concession stand.
The steam wrecking crane was on
display with a demonstration of
how very large and heavy
equipment can be lifted on or off
the tracks. This crane was used to
lift Engine 93 in 2002 when the
engine went to the Winter
Olympics in Salt Lake City and
pulled cars of passengers for the
events.
Train rides were available all
weekend. Check nnry.com for all
the special trains and events
coming this season.
The weekend was topped off with a
Silver Anniversary Ceremony with
words by Executive Director Mark
Bassett and Ely City Mayor Jon
Hickman. A time capsule was
displayed with items added
including the railroad history book
recently completed by Mark and
Joan Bassett. Guests at the
ceremony were invited to sign the
book which will be placed in the
time capsule. Other items will be
added and the capsule will be
placed in the plaza square after it
is redone this summer with grant
funds. Additional parking, new
lights, and commemorative bricks
will be added.
The Nevada Northern Railway is a
great attraction for Ely and is
certainly a place to visit while in Ely.
For local residents, there are many
opportunities to ride the train with
visiting friends and relatives.
Celebrates 25th Anniversary
By Lorraine Clark
Memorial Day Weekend was an
historic event for the Nevada
Northern Railway with the
celebration of its 25th Anniversary
operating steam trains. Since rail
service began again in 1987, over
200,000 passengers have ridden
the historic trains. The entire
museum complex was open to the
public with tours of the engine
house and the train yard providing
the history of the railway. The
Railway Post Office car was in
service offering a Commemorative
Stamp Cancellation. For many
decades, the Railway car carried all
the mail in and out of the area.
In addition to all the activity in the
rail yard, and arts and craft show
with vendors was held in the
Freight Barn. Hand carved wooden
and bone items, jewelry, tee shirts,
books, and other local items were
available.
The Hometown Band played a
variety of songs including many old
time railroad favorites that set the
mood for the visitors. People from
several states, England and
Australia enjoyed the trains, tours,
and events happening during the
weekend.
One of the highlights of the
weekend was the running of the
double steam train with both
Engine 40 and 93 pulling the
passenger cars which included car
9 that is in service with the
concession stand.
The steam wrecking crane was on
display with a demonstration of
how very large and heavy
equipment can be lifted on or off
the tracks. This crane was used to
lift Engine 93 in 2002 when the
engine went to the Winter
Olympics in Salt Lake City and
pulled cars of passengers for the
events.
Train rides were available all
weekend. Check nnry.com for all
the special trains and events
coming this season.
The weekend was topped off with a
Silver Anniversary Ceremony with
words by Executive Director Mark
Bassett and Ely City Mayor Jon
Hickman. A time capsule was
displayed with items added
including the railroad history book
recently completed by Mark and
Joan Bassett. Guests at the
ceremony were invited to sign the
book which will be placed in the
time capsule. Other items will be
added and the capsule will be
placed in the plaza square after it
is redone this summer with grant
funds. Additional parking, new
lights, and commemorative bricks
will be added.
The Nevada Northern Railway is a
great attraction for Ely and is
certainly a place to visit while in Ely.
For local residents, there are many
opportunities to ride the train with
visiting friends and relatives.
