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Subject: Comstock Lode (Nev.)


Billhead for Adolph Sutro from Bliven & Mitchell, San Francisco, California, September 3, 1885 Billhead for Adolph Sutro from Bliven & Mitchell, San Francisco, California, September 3, 1885

Billhead from Bliven & Mitchell, located at 29 New Montgomery Street in San Francisco, California, dated September 3, 1885. The billhead is addressed to Adolph Sutro, who is noted as the builder of the Sutro Tunnel for the Comstock Lode and Mayor of San Francisco. The billhead features a lithograph of Seltzer and plain water bottles. This item is part of a larger collection of billheads made out to Adolph Sutro.

Billhead for Adolph Sutro from C. H. Mead, Jr., Saddle and Harness Manufacturer, San Francisco, California, February 13, 1888 Billhead for Adolph Sutro from C. H. Mead, Jr., Saddle and Harness Manufacturer, San Francisco, California, February 13, 1888

Billhead issued on February 13, 1888, to Adolph Sutro from C. H. Mead, Jr., a saddle and harness manufacturer located at 16 Golden Gate Avenue in San Francisco, California. The billhead mentions Mead's patented tail guard. This billhead is part of a collection of billheads made out to Adolph Sutro, who built the Sutro Tunnel for the Comstock Lode and served as Mayor of San Francisco.

Billhead for Adolph Sutro from Goldberg, Bowen & Co., San Francisco, 1888 Billhead for Adolph Sutro from Goldberg, Bowen & Co., San Francisco, 1888

Billhead from Goldberg, Bowen & Co., wholesale and retail grocers located at 426-432 Pine Street in San Francisco, California. The billhead is made out to Adolph Sutro, who built the Sutro Tunnel for the Comstock Lode and served as Mayor of San Francisco. The billhead features an ornate lithograph depicting various grocery products. Dated January 7, 1888.

Billhead for Adolph Sutro from James Kelly & Co., San Francisco, June 13, 1882 Billhead for Adolph Sutro from James Kelly & Co., San Francisco, June 13, 1882

Billhead made out to Adolph Sutro, dated June 13, 1882. Sutro was the builder of the Sutro Tunnel for the Comstock Lode and Mayor of San Francisco. The billhead is from James Kelly & Co., manufacturers and importers of paints, oils, and window glass, located at 221-223 Market Street, San Francisco. The billhead features a lithograph of awards and indicates payment in gold and silver. This billhead is part of a larger collection of billheads addressed to Adolph Sutro.

Billhead for Adolph Sutro, San Francisco, 1886 Billhead for Adolph Sutro, San Francisco, 1886

Billhead from 1886 made out to Adolph Sutro, who built the Sutro Tunnel for the Comstock Lode and served as Mayor of San Francisco. The billhead is from M. Mouret, a French bakery located at 814 Montgomery Street. The billhead features a lithograph of a farmer with wheat and specifies payment in US gold coin. This billhead is part of a larger collection of billheads addressed to Adolph Sutro.

Billhead for Adolph Sutro, San Francisco, 1886 Billhead for Adolph Sutro, San Francisco, 1886

Billhead from Bonestall, Allen & Co. Paper Warehouse, located at 413.15 Sansome Street in San Francisco, made out to Adolph Sutro. Dated June 14, 1886. Part of a collection of billheads addressed to Adolph Sutro, who built the Sutro Tunnel for the Comstock Lode and served as Mayor of San Francisco. The billhead shows a lithograph of the store.

Billhead for Adolph Sutro, San Francisco, 1896 Billhead for Adolph Sutro, San Francisco, 1896

Billhead made out to Adolph Sutro, mayor of San Francisco, and referencing his Sutro Baths. The billhead is from White Bros., dealers in ship plank, oak timber, etc., located at Spear and Howard Streets, San Francisco. The billhead is part of a collection of billheads made out to Adolph Sutro related to the Comstock Lode and the construction of the Sutro Tunnel. Dated February 24, 1896.

Billhead for Adolph Sutro, San Francisco, April 12, 1882 Billhead for Adolph Sutro, San Francisco, April 12, 1882

Billhead from E. Soule, manufacturer of carriages, wagons, trucks, and agricultural implements, located at the corner of 4th and Bryant Streets in San Francisco. The billhead is dated April 12, 1882, and was made out to Adolph Sutro, who built the Sutro Tunnel for the Comstock Lode and served as Mayor of San Francisco. The billhead features a lithograph of a buckboard. This item is part of a collection of billheads made out to Adolph Sutro.

Billhead for Adolph Sutro, San Francisco, August 31, 1885 Billhead for Adolph Sutro, San Francisco, August 31, 1885

Billhead from August 31, 1885, made out to Adolph Sutro. The billhead features the names of two Draymen companies: J. Morton & Co. at 204 Battery St. and E. Grisar & Co. at the Northwest corner of 5th and Townsend. A depiction of a four-horse truck is also included. This billhead is part of a larger collection of billheads addressed to Adolph Sutro, who built the Sutro Tunnel for the Comstock Lode and served as Mayor of San Francisco.

Billhead for Adolph Sutro, San Francisco, February 17, 1886 Billhead for Adolph Sutro, San Francisco, February 17, 1886

Billhead issued on February 17, 1886, to Adolph Sutro. Part of a collection of billheads made out to Adolph Sutro, who built the Sutro Tunnel for the Comstock Lode and served as Mayor of San Francisco. The billhead is related to The History Company, publishers of the works of H.H. Bancroft and Geo. Moss.

Billhead for Adolph Sutro, San Francisco, February 17, 1886 Billhead for Adolph Sutro, San Francisco, February 17, 1886

Billhead made out to Adolph Sutro. The billhead is part of a collection of billheads. Printed by Bacon & Co., 508 Clay and 509 Sansome Streets, San Francisco. Dated February 17, 1886. Adolph Sutro (1831-1898) was a prominent figure in San Francisco, known for building the Sutro Tunnel for the Comstock Lode and serving as Mayor of San Francisco.

Billhead for Adolph Sutro, San Francisco, June 14, 1886 Billhead for Adolph Sutro, San Francisco, June 14, 1886

An ornate lithographed billhead made out to Adolph Sutro (1831-1898), Mayor of San Francisco and builder of the Sutro Tunnel for the Comstock Lode. The billhead is from a collection of billheads and is dated June 14, 1886. The billhead indicates two addresses for Sutro's business: 207.9 Sutter St. and 123 Kearny St. The business is described as a 'Crocker and Fancy Goods Company'.

Billhead for Adolph Sutro, San Francisco, June 20, 1894 Billhead for Adolph Sutro, San Francisco, June 20, 1894

Billhead from Joseph Winterburn Co., Printers & Electrotypers, located at 417 Clay Street in San Francisco. The billhead is made out to Adolph Sutro, who built the Sutro Tunnel for the Comstock Lode and served as Mayor of San Francisco. The billhead also notes a “Railroad War Fund” and is dated June 20, 1894. This billhead is part of a larger collection of billheads addressed to Adolph Sutro.

Billhead for Adolph Sutro, San Francisco, May 31, 1886 Billhead for Adolph Sutro, San Francisco, May 31, 1886

Billhead addressed to Adolph Sutro at The Lace House, 123-129 Post Street, San Francisco. The billhead indicates it was made out to Adolph Sutro, who built the Sutro Tunnel for the Comstock Lode and served as Mayor of San Francisco. The billhead is dated May 31, 1886, and features the printer's mark: 'ASD D. Samuels'. This is part of a larger collection of billheads made out to Adolph Sutro.

Billhead for Adolph Sutro, San Francisco, September 4, 1885 Billhead for Adolph Sutro, San Francisco, September 4, 1885

Billhead from J. J. Evans Manufacturing Stationer, located at 406 California Street in San Francisco, California. The billhead is dated September 4, 1885, and was made out to Adolph Sutro. This billhead is part of a larger collection of billheads addressed to Adolph Sutro, who is known for building the Sutro Tunnel for the Comstock Lode and serving as Mayor of San Francisco.

Billhead for Adolph Sutro, Sutro Heights Admission Tickets, February 2, 1886 Billhead for Adolph Sutro, Sutro Heights Admission Tickets, February 2, 1886

Billhead from the Women's Cooperative Printing Office for admission tickets to Sutro Heights. Made out to Adolph Sutro (1831-1898), who built the Sutro Tunnel for the Comstock Lode and served as Mayor of San Francisco. The billhead is dated February 2, 1886, and lists the address 420.30 Montgomery St. This billhead is part of a larger collection of billheads addressed to Adolph Sutro.

Billhead for Adolph Sutro, Sutro Heights Admission Tickets, September 11, 1885 Billhead for Adolph Sutro, Sutro Heights Admission Tickets, September 11, 1885

Billhead for admission tickets to Sutro Heights, made out to Adolph Sutro (1831-1898). The billhead was printed by the Women's Cooperative Printing Office, located at 420.30 Montgomery St. The date on the billhead is September 11, 1885. This item is part of a larger collection of billheads made out to Adolph Sutro, who built the Sutro Tunnel for the Comstock Lode and served as Mayor of San Francisco.

Billhead of Gladding, McBean & Co., issued to Adolph Sutro, San Francisco, December 1, 1887 Billhead of Gladding, McBean & Co., issued to Adolph Sutro, San Francisco, December 1, 1887

Billhead from Gladding, McBean & Co., manufacturers of sewer, water, and chimney pipes, issued to Adolph Sutro on December 1, 1887. The billhead indicates the company's factory was located in Lincoln, Placer County, and its office at 1358.60 Market Street in San Francisco. Adolph Sutro was a prominent figure in San Francisco, known for constructing the Sutro Tunnel for the Comstock Lode and serving as Mayor of San Francisco. This billhead is part of a larger collection of billheads addressed to Sutro.

Billhead of Gladding, McBean & Co., San Francisco, California Billhead of Gladding, McBean & Co., San Francisco, California

Billhead issued to Adolph Sutro. Part of a collection of billheads made out to Adolph Sutro, who built the Sutro Tunnel for the Comstock Lode and served as Mayor of San Francisco. The billhead is for Gladding, McBean & Co., manufacturers of sewer, water, and chimney pipe. Their factory was located in Lincoln, Placer County, California, and their office was at 1358.60 Market Street, San Francisco. The date on the billhead is December 30, 1887. Great Lithograph of Factory @ Lincoln, Placer County & Office @ 1358.60 Market.

Billhead of Nevada Livery and Sale Stables, San Francisco, California, August 31, 1885 Billhead of Nevada Livery and Sale Stables, San Francisco, California, August 31, 1885

Billhead from San Francisco, California, dated August 31, 1885. The billhead is addressed to Adolph Sutro, who built the Sutro Tunnel for the Comstock Lode and served as Mayor of San Francisco. The bill is from the Nevada Livery and Sale Stables, owned by C. Derby, located at 1336-1338 Market Street. A large lithograph of a horse is depicted on the billhead. This item is part of a collection of billheads made out to Adolph Sutro.

Broadside: Sutro Tunnel Company, Virginia City, Nevada, October 4, 1869 Broadside: Sutro Tunnel Company, Virginia City, Nevada, October 4, 1869

Broadside issued by the Sutro Tunnel Company on October 4, 1869, in Virginia City, Nevada. It explains the company's status and the powers vested in its agent, Adolph Sutro. The broadside includes details of the Power(s) of Attorney & Trust Deed granting Sutro authority to conduct company business and raise capital. The company, organized in Nevada on July 24, 1865, aimed to construct a mining and draining tunnel into the Comstock Lode. The broadside is signed by Adolph Sutro for the Sutro Tunnel Company.

Nevada State Senate Endorsement of the Sutro Tunnel Company, January 25, 1867 Nevada State Senate Endorsement of the Sutro Tunnel Company, January 25, 1867

Broadside printed on cardstock endorsing the Sutro Tunnel project and Adolph Sutro's representation of the project to Congress and capitalists. Issued by the Nevada State Senate on January 25, 1867. The broadside includes printed signatures of Senate and Assembly officials. Measures 23" x 17". Shows signs of age, including light soil, some chips and edge toning, and a half-inch tear.

Sutro Baths Advertisement Handout: Promoting the Sutro Baths and Tunnel, San Francisco, 1902 Sutro Baths Advertisement Handout: Promoting the Sutro Baths and Tunnel, San Francisco, 1902

Four-page handout advertising the Sutro Baths in San Francisco, California. Designed and promoted by Adolph Sutro, the handout highlights various attractions including bands, swimming races, a museum, and plants from the Sutro estate. The handout also mentions Sutro's role in designing and promoting the Sutro Tunnel for the Comstock Lode. Published in San Francisco, California, circa April 27, 1902.

Sutro Tunnel Company Stock Transfer Sheet Sutro Tunnel Company Stock Transfer Sheet

Printed blank receipt for shares in the Sutro Tunnel Company. Designed by Adolph Sutro, who later became Mayor of San Francisco, the Sutro Tunnel was built for the Comstock Lode. This stock transfer sheet is dated 1875.