Riepetown, Nevada Photos

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Walter Johnson
Histories by WBJ
4798 Highgrove Road
Tallahassee, FL. 32308 

"Copper Camp Kids" covers the now extinct towns of Riepetown, Old Ruth, Kimberly,  in the Robinson Copper Mining District and some other areas of White Pine County, Nevada. 

Johnson has included many rare and excellent photographs. He discusses in detail the way of life of the people who lived in this area , events, mines and places during the 20's and 30's. "Copper Camp Kids" is highly recommended as a "must read" for anyone wishing to learn about this area. - June Shaputis

Walter Johnson's book "Copper Camp Kids" can be ordered at the address above for $28.00 which includes handling and mailing costs.


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Data Brothers store in Riepetown - Walter Johnson photo Riepetown taken 1973.  Data Bros. store is in upper right corner.  Courtesy of Esther Marie Versch.

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Sadie's Place Saloon

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Sadie's Ladies

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The Mint Saloon. ca. 1913. Kelly White is under the flag. The Millie Ray place is the corner of the building at the right

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The Rambler tent saloon

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Sadie Leonard Knight - Pastime Club Saloon in 1914

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The White Pine Public Museum identifies this photo as the Data Brothers Store, however, the Data Bros. Store has their name stamped in stone at the top of their building. See photo above.  If anyone can identify this building please let us know. 


Photos are courtesy of the White Pine Public Museum unless otherwise noted.


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