Subject: Sutro Tunnel (Nev.)

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 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 the Hayes Valley Livery Stable, owned by P. J. Corbett, located at 518-520 Hayes Street, San Francisco. The billhead features a lithograph of a coach. Dated September 1, 1882.

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 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 issued to Adolph Sutro on June 16, 1886. The billhead features a multicolored lithograph of a hotel register. Printed by D. Hicks Commercial Printers, located at the corner of Montgomery and Commercial Streets in San Francisco. 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 printer is identified as Moss.

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 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 from September 1, 1896, 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 also mentions "Veterinary Dentist."

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 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.

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.

Congressional Record report to the Secretary of War, 42nd Congress, 2nd Session. The Hallmark Report details the famous Sutro Tunnel in Nevada, designed to save the Comstock Lode. Originally approved by Congress on July 1866. This is the final Congressional report before the project commenced. Dated January 7, 1872.

Printed day sheet for the Sutro Tunnel Company, circa 1870. Lists classes of workers and provides space for recording daily duties. The sheet is a single page broadside.

This book is a report to stockholders from the Sutro Tunnel Company, written by Theodore Sutro, attorney, in 1887. The report details the company's financial status, operations, and progress during the year. Specific details about the content of the report are not available without access to the full content of the book.

This pamphlet, published around 1874, is a scathing attack on the "California Bank Ring" for its efforts to obstruct Adolph Sutro's authorized tunnel project. It highlights the conflict between the Bank of California's influence and Congressional authorization, questioning which entity ultimately controlled power in the United States. The pamphlet's strong language underscores the intensity of the conflict surrounding Sutro's endeavors.

This pamphlet, published circa 1869, is Adolph Sutro's response to a smear campaign launched by the Bank of California against him and his Sutro Tunnel project. The Bank of California, fearing the tunnel would impact its profits, allegedly initiated attacks on Sutro's reputation. This pamphlet serves as Sutro's defense, detailing the accusations and presenting his rebuttal. It offers insight into a California banking scandal and the business conflicts of the era.

Trade card advertising Adolph Sutro and the Sutro Tunnel in Nevada, circa 1885. The card features Sutro's name and likely promotes his engineering accomplishments related to the tunnel, which was significant to the Comstock Lode.