The Nevada City Music Hall, which houses the largest public collection of automated music machines in North America, welcomes visitors to the site. The historic building was originally constructed in 1912 as the Recreation Hall at Canyon Lodge in Yellowstone Park. Across the street is the reconstructed depot and engine house, which features a 1910 Baldwin Steam Locomotive which travels to Virginia City. Original Nevada City buildings include the jail were George Ives was housed, the Fenner Barn, the Star Bakery, the Finney homestead, and Dr. Byam’s home. Byam was the judge at the trial of George Ives. More buildings that have been moved from other locations include the Nevada City Emporium, an 1880s era building that came from Dillon; the Nevada City Hotel, which once housed an 1860’s stage station south of Twin Bridges; Sullivan’s Saddlery which once stood as the Indian Agency at Fort Benton; and dozens of others.

There is an admission fee for entry. Nevada City is about 27 miles southeast of Twin Bridges, Montana on Highway 287.

The Nevada City Music Hall, filled with antique musical instruments, was

 stood in Yellowstone National Park. July, 2008, Kathy Weiser

Contact Information:

Nevada City, Montana

PO Box 338

Virginia City, Montana 59755

406-843-5247

© Kathy Weiser/Legends of America, August, 2008.