Kuuroinochou
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Eureka Opera House, built in 1880 and restored in 1994, with its original 1924 hand-painted stage curtain, offers an interesting historic experience.
By 1880 Eureka's population reached nearly 10'000. But then the mining production began to fall off and things looked bad for the young town. About this time several Comstock-made millionaires built a railroad into Eureka, and because of its central position in the state, the town became a railhead for the whole area. There were still some mining activities at intervals, in 1905, during the first world war and in the 30's. The smelters, which were established under many difficulties, had been closed since 1891. Until then, approx. $40'000'000 in silver, $20'000'000 in gold and 225'000 pounds of lead had been produced.
[From this point on a lot of frabrications will be played out. Lets have fun folks.]
Mercy read over the pamplet as her taxi came to a stop. "So you getting off here lady?" he asked turning in his seat to get a good look at her. Dressed in a tank top and faded jeans she filled out her clothing quite well.
Mercy arched a brow looking to the man with a sneer. "Yeah here..." she said tossing the money over the seat. "Keep the change." Getting out she looked at the opera house smiling to herself as this town didn't seem to look as abandoned as one would think. In fact, there were quite a few people around but the population pailed in comparison to her home of Las Vegas.
Eureka was a decent town with various areas that were close to if not fully deserted. She had booked a room in the local Inn down the street but wanted to check out the opera house. It had been closed down a long time ago but it had been turned into a movie theatre and opened to the touring public. During the Halloween month many tourist liked to come around to bond with their families, as noted by a couple and their young child walking by.
Hefting her duffle bag over her shoulder she went to the opera house noting it was open. Buying herself a ticket she went inside and watched an old silent movie they had on display. While it was boring as hell she delighted in the old film noir approach deciding it wasn't all that bad after all.
Eventually she made her way to the small Inn down the road checking herself in. "I have a reservation for Ms. McCoy."
The receptionist nodded dully seeming bored in his job as he worked with the small use of outdated computer equipment before finding her information. "You're set on the third floor room 313." Handing her the keys he nodded, as she paid her fee and used the renovated elevator to head up to her room.
Once there she used the key and entered noting that this was definately not a five start hotel. In fact it wasn't even one star in her opinion but it was all she could afford on such short notice and close within the area. Setting her things on the small bed she heard it squeak and rolled her eyes, before taking a seat and slipping out of her heeled boots. There was a small television in the room but judging the looks of it, there was no cable and definately no color. Turning it on confirmed her suspicion so she shut it off and decided she'd take a nap before doing some deep rooted searching of this small town. There had to be some clues as to why she had been drawn here, in fact she was sure of it.
Ever since stepping foot within the small town she'd heard nothing from the voices that liked to taunt her. Perhaps this place eased the tension, releaved the pain, whatever the case a nap was in order, the drive down had been restless at best.