Bowers Mansion dates from the 1860s, when Lemuel Sanford "Sandy" and Eilley Bowers made their fortune on the Comstock. They built the two-story granite house in 1862 and 1863 on the west side of ...

Soon, the Bowers mansion sat empty with the park area remaining vacant until a new owner took over the property and opened up the recreation area in the early 1940's. We saw a brief glimmer of ...

The next time you visit Bowers Mansion, remember the glory, the grandeur, and the true story of the young Scottish lass who became the Queen of the Comstock. - Biographical sketch by Tammy Buzick ...

One of the most elegant displays of wealth from the Comstock is the wonderful mansion built by Sandy Bowers and Eilley Orrum. It’s the finest example of the homes built in Nevada by the new ...

Washoe County’s historic Bowers Mansion will begin its 2019 tour season with a live Civil War Reenactment Saturday, May 18. Visitors will be transported to the days of Nevada’s statehood ...

Washoe County’s historic Bowers Mansion will begin its 2019 tour season with a live Civil War Reenactment Saturday, May 18. Visitors will be transported to the days of Nevada’s statehood, ...