Eureka Sentinel Museum

This historic building is utterly jaw-dropping inside. The printing shop on the first floor contains all the original equipment used to print newpapers back when this building was constructed (1879!), and the walls are papered over with original clippings and articles from the contemporary time. It's like stepping in a time machine, as if the newspaper workers just stepped out for lunch. Upstairs is a suprisingly full museum of all aspects of Eureka history, with plenty to look at. Highly recommend for history buffs.

Wonderful little museum full of interesting exhibits with fascinating historical items on display. If you like to read and have any interest in journalism and vintage typewriters, you are certain to enjoy more than just a few minutes in here. Many beautiful vintage typewriters on display! If you are interested in graphic design and printing, you have to check it out and spend some time looking around the press room. Fantastic! I thoroughly enjoyed my visit and still really didn't get to see everything. There are new displays being installed! I got a sneak peek of the next room which features antique fire fighter equipment and fraternal organization regalia! Wow! Step inside and look around for a while, you are certain to enjoy it. Remember to give a donation and make a purchase from the little gift shop. Indian Head pennies and buffalo nickels! Lots of books on the local history for your entertainment and enlightenment. Enjoy!

What an AMAZING Museum! It was a feast for the eyes. It contains The 1870s era newspaper printing equipment that was used to print the Eureka Sentinel Newspaper until 1960. Much of it is just as it was left when the owner died suddenly in 1960. There is a whole other cool museum upstairs with an old barbershop, old fire equipment, sports memorabilia, etc.

Don’t pass through Eureka without stopping here. Absolutely amazing. Everything in the printing shop is exactly the way it was when shutdown. The lady at the museum is very helpful and knowledgeable. Also go to the courthouse and opera house. There’s also a great cafe, Eureka Depot, west around the corner from the pharmacy. Very delicious.

The Eureka Sentinel Building is Nevada Historical Landmark 170. The historic marker reads:

Constructed in 1879 at a cost of $10,000, the Sentinel Building was designed by architect C.M. Bennett. The Eureka Sentinel was published in this building from 1879 to 1960. Three generations of the Skillman family, Archibald, Edward and Willis, edited the newspaper. The last editor, Edward J. Moyle, had been with the Sentinel for over fifty years before he took over then editorial chair in 1944.

Amazing place, who show the past of the American pioneer of Eureka city. The lady who welcomed us was amazing, there's nice souvenir to buy.

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Wonderful museum with great displays about the deep mining history of Eureka Nevada. A must stop when exploring Highway 50's old historic towns. Staff was knowledgeable and helpful.

The lady that runs it is the best. She also helped us with the US-50 challenge. The museum is awesome.

Great place to learn about Eurkeka. The curator was super nice and this museum has some awesome newspaper printing artifacts.

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