This Is What Nevada Looked Like 100 Years Ago…It May Surprise You!

Without a doubt, Nevada has changed greatly over the past 100 years. It's quite amazing once you sit back and think about it.

These 12 historical photos, which were captured 100+ years ago, prove that Nevada has come a really long way since its beginning in 1864:

1. Nevada State Capital, Carson City, 1875

2. This historic photo, circa 1910 in Reno, features Colonel Roosevelt campaigning from an open touring car that's been decorated with American flags. Theodore Roosevelt is No. 3 in the photo.

3. A group of miners sacking high-grade ore for deposit in Cook's County Bank in Goldfield, Nevada, circa 1905.

4. This historic photo was captured in the mining town (now ghost town) of Rawhide, Nevada, circa 1910.

5. International Hotel, Virginia City, 1890

6. This historic photo features Sutro Tunnel, a drain tunnel under the Comstock Lode, circa 1896.

7. A group of miners' pack animals in front of mining supply stores in Goldfield, Nevada, circa 1900.

8. Cowboys at Deep Hole Ranch, present day Gerlach, circa 1900.

9. This historic photo of Gold Hill, Nevada was captured around the year 1867.

10. A group of miners taking a break inside Mohawk Mine in Goldfield, Nevada, circa 1900-1905.

11. The grand opening of the Elks Montezuma Club in Goldfield, Nevada, circa 1900.

12. A group of miners lounging around sacks of ore from the Red Top Mine in Goldfield, Nevada, circa 1900.

Nevada's history is quite amazing, don't you think? Did anything in these photos surprise you about Nevada's past? Let us know your thoughts below!