Reconstruction of the Dayton RR Depot Fire Going to Bid
The Historical Society of Dayton Valley received exciting news last week when they learned that the reconstruction of the historic Carson & Colorado Railroad Depot, which burned five years ago, has finally gone out to bid. HSDV members, including the 1880s C&RR reconstruction committee—Stony Tennant, John Crowley, and Linda Clements—heard the good news from Tennant, who has been collaborating with Lyon County, a fire insurance firm, and skilled workmen to rebuild the Depot to its original configuration. The Dayton committee and the HSDV are thrilled to share this update with Dayton’s residents!
On Friday, June 13, Tennant received a call from Mike Porter of Porter Construction in Reno, who had obtained a bid package from Ron Malony of Anaheim, California. Malony, hired by the “Insurance Cooperative,” is overseeing the bidding and reconstruction process. Porter, who specializes in historical reconstruction, has stayed in contact with the Dayton Reconstruction Committee, eager to bid. Malony noted another contractor is also interested in bidding.
Tennant explained, “After the contract is awarded, there will be a few months’ delay because the lumber must be custom-cut, notched, fitted, and assembled offsite. Then, the building will be delivered as a complete package to be erected at the Dayton Depot site on Main Street.” The HSDV has contributed over $100,000 for materials, engineering, and architectural drawings, while Lyon County insured the building for $300,000.
The Depot fire was caused by an itinerant man found guilty in Yerington’s District Court. Sadly, he passed away shortly after his conviction due to poor health. He had been camping at Dayton State Park and started small fires along the highway near the Depot site.
