American Flat Mill Documentary screening at Fourth Ward School in Virginia City
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CARSON CITY, Nevada – The Bureau of Land Management, Carson City District will be showing a free screening of a new documentary that covers the history of the iconic United Comstock Merger Mill, commonly known as the American Flat Mill. The free screening will be Thursday, May 31, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the Fourth Ward School, at 537 South C Street in Virginia City, NV.
The 1920s cyanide mill was the largest mill of its kind during its operation, and was part of the “last gasp” of large-scale, underground mining of the Comstock. After being abandoned in 1926, valuable machinery and materials were salvaged and the ruins of the mill site became a curiosity to locals. The unique architecture drew in artists, photographers, film-makers, paint-ballers, and youthful partiers. The documentary, The American Flat Mill: Icon of the Comstock, covers the history of the mill from its inception to its demolition.
For more information contact Alicia Jensen at 775-885-6012.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.