The Virginia City Preservation Alliance conducted their annual meeting on November 12, 2023 at the historic Elling House Arts and Humanities Center.  The meeting was very well attended by members and interested parties.  President Pat Jacobs presented the State of the Organization and reiterated the organization’s mission and successes.  Elections were held and unanimously supported.  Pat Jacobs was re-elected to the board along with Lori Cain, Eric Barsness, Sheri Jarvis and Ashley Polk-Sutherlin.  Present board members continuing their terms include Marge Antolik, Hannah Brook, Gary Forney, Chris Leonard, Bill Lev, and Mary Stassi.

Treasurer Chris Leonard presented the financials followed by a recap of the 2023 events.  Property needs and improvements were discussed with details on the work at Robber’s Roost and the Hangman’s Building the areas of focus.

We were honored to recognize the following preservation stewards with our presentation of Preservation Awards.  This year’s awards went to the Virginia City Coffee Depot (Commercial Award), Les Gillman and family (Individual Achievement Award), Hannah and Glenn Brook (Residential Award) and Elijah Allen (President’s Award).

The afternoon was concluded with an informative presentation by Pat Jacobs titled, “What’s Up with Stonewall Hall?” Many progress photos of historical findings were shared with the attendees.