"Exploring the Mysterious Sutro Tunnel in Virginia City, Nevada 🔦"

NEW Number ( 775 ) 900- 0507 - We get special permission to go side the infamous Sutro tunnel that was dug by Adolf Sutro in 1869 outside of Dayton, Nevada - A distance of 3.88 miles . The tunnel was designed to drain water from the Gold Mines of the Comstock Lode in Virginia City - The Sutro tunnel today is still draining water from those mines .
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[@Askjeffwilliams]

We want to thank Chris from The Friends of Sutro Foundation for having us come out and explore this beautiful Treasure of History. If you can make a Donation or share your time helping them restore the area, then please contact them at this link thesutrotunnel.org/ or you can call them at [phone] and let them know we sent ya . Together, we can restore this piece of American Mining History for all generations to enjoy. Thanks

[@dronejunkiefpv9556]

Awesome video Jeff i love the historie.

[@MakingUsThink]

Nice history. However I do not see this ever being repaired unless millions of dollars are donated. Best of wishes.

[@scottmarshall4996]

@@MakingUsThink similar was said about Cerro Gordo, and look how far Brent has gotten with it.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

@@scottmarshall4996 exactly

[@DR_SOLO]

Thanks Chris thanks for making it happen

[@nsa_surveillance_orb-42b]

Regarding barns being red: Long ago farmers would seal their wood barns with Linseed oil, they would mix in Iron Oxide to prevent mold and rot, this why all those old old barns are still red as they rot into the earth.

[@DryLakeMiningCo49]

Linseed oil rust and milk

[@Askjeffwilliams]

@@DryLakeMiningCo49 thanks

[@briannave7326]

Our barn on our farm was red when I was a kid, then I painted it white, I wished later that I would have left it red.

[@weirdscience1]

The house was white because they would whitewash it and use the "expensive" stuff to protect their money maker, aka the barn.

[@babadagaa8352]

And Epstein didn’t kill himself

[@robertcribb3859]

What a remarkable piece of history Jeff you outdid yourself with this absolutely amazing

[@Askjeffwilliams]

thanks ...we have always loved this place and Virginia City

[@rawbsworld6604]

Fantastic 🤗 knew about the sutro tunnel had no clue that community was all out there! Or that folk were living out there into the 70’s 😳 … ✌️🤙

[@FriendsofSutroTunnel]

Thank you Jeff for visiting us and helping to spread the word of our efforts to restore the tunnel and site! You're energy is contagious and there is so much more that I and everyone else can learn from you. You're welcome out again any time!

[@Askjeffwilliams]

you betcha ....we had so much fun and we want to thank you for having us come out and explore this beautiful piece of History ..... we hope many will Donate to get the Tunnel opened up s many can see what History looks like from over 100 years ago .... hope to see you guys again soon .

[@GemstonePhilosophy]

I definitely learned a lot from this video. Fascinating how all the drifts connect to a single tunnel like this. Shows these old timers were serious. Thanks for yet another excellent video Jeff. So come on, LET'S GOOOOOOO!

[@msquared8892]

i live just down the road from the Sutro tunnel. Im so glad someone is finally restoring it

[@Askjeffwilliams]

thats great

[@scoobydoo885]

for me. this is my favorite video you and your wife have made. thanks

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@kimbra1132]

What a awesome historical story. Thanks Chris, Jeff, and Lila for an fart smellin adventure into our mining history. The restoration is coming along great and hope to see the Sutro Tunnel cleaned out so we can see the whole thing. Yeah Jeff, you gotta be our tour guide. Love how Lila goes around while the guys are talking inside the buildings. Jeff is like a mouse running around too fast for Lila to catch up. Haha. Love it guys. Shhhh, let's go!

[@rh5563]

That telegraph machine…. Never have I heard of such a device. It had letters and numbers… mind blown. 👍👍👍

[@chaz2785]

The steel block directly out in front of the tunnel was used by surveyor when digging the tunnel. Aka a surveyors marker. Used to keep digging straight from start to finish when the tunnel was being built.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Bingo

[@short-fuse]

That was the best you tube tours of the Sutro Tunnel. i’ll keep that history alive by donating thank you ❤

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Thanks Max .....really appreciate that too

[@TheDisabledGamersChannel]

Excellent video Jeff, this is so awesome to see all this history returning to it's former glory, how extraordinary !

[@Butchsiek]

Love the tour.. The planer looks like the one I used back in junior high, I'm SOoooooo old.

[@trelanding8425]

Dang

[@scotthenderson7476]

So much history!! This was absolutely incredible! Thank y'all for sharing this! Man I wish I could go back in time and see it all in it's glory. I'd put myself to work immediately and stay. Haha

[@Askjeffwilliams]

thanks

[@michaelpass2176]

Watching your channels does bring history into your geology information. This fantastic. Thank you Jeff!

[@douglashall2141]

Fantastic tour Jeff, thanks. When I watch this video all I can think of was Bonanza, and the Ponderosa. 🤠👷‍♂️

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@SCW1060]

This is so awesome, I'm glad to see this being restored the right way

[@Askjeffwilliams]

thanks Scott

[@SCW1060]

@@Askjeffwilliams oh you betcha

[@jerryhall1263]

AWESOME!! You got to do what a lot of us have wanted to do for years.

[@dezertraider]

THANK YOU LELA FOR GREAT CAMERA WORK,CHRIS FOR SHOWING JEFF AROUND AND JEFF FOR THE GREAT PLAY BY PLAY..WOW,,I SEEN A FEW YTers GO HERE BUT NEVER IN TUNNEL OR SUCH A IN DEPTH TOUR OF LOTS OF BUILDINGS..THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH..SAFE TRAVELS..

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Really Glad you enjoyed it . Thanks RRR

[@DrunkenMickk]

I can't explain how unbelievably awesomely cool this video is. First explorations for decades. This video is a piece of history in and of itself.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

thanks you so much for that

[@Woodjunkie]

My dad took me there back in the early 70's. One of his bar buddies lived there. Back then, the entrance was collapsed. It was a fun time exploring the area. Glad to see work being done on it! Yes I will be donating to it.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

thanks for the story and for Donating

[@garyhuffman133]

Many old barns were painted red as Iron Ore was crushed and mixed with linseed oil. It was a fairly easy process that many people could do for themselves.

[@SpartanONegative]

Mining and prospecting ⛏️ really was the backbone of America before WW2. Great video Jeff. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@richwhite4331]

WOW That Was the best 45 minutes that I have spent in a LONG time!!! Thanks Jeff for presenting this fascinating project. Will Donate for Sure!!!

[@Askjeffwilliams]

thank you Rich , really appreciate that

[@ReclusiveMountainMan]

amazing footage and documentary. Thanks for sharing Jeff and family!

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Our pleasure!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Lots of great history right there. The Friends of Sutro are doing a lot of good work. Thanks for showing us around and sharing your knowledge, Jeff!

[@Askjeffwilliams]

yes they are ......you betcha T and J

[@rastaralph7154]

Areet Jeff ❤️💛💚👍 great video man. Very interesting video. Fun fact for ya in this country people used to keep farm animals on the ground floor and the family would live upstairs. The animals would be safe from thieves and family would be warm from the body temperature of the animals. I used to live in a house from the 1600's which started out that way.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Thanks for the info

[@Ken_James_SV]

Absolutely fantastic video Jeff! Thank you to Chris for keeping history alive.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

you betcha

[@adamthtguy9098]

Great work! Hoping to visit the mine when it's open one day.

[@scruggsbuster9458]

Thank you Jeff I always enjoy seeing that old buildings from yesteryear I always enjoy it I'm glad it's still around thank you very much for the tour and thank you friend

[@Askjeffwilliams]

you betcha

[@jeffmatson5616]

I think that's a brilliant idea shotCrete . By applying the proper structure for the future generations to explore and have tours and teachable Moments in a safe environment. Virginian city is a wonderful place to enjoy our past highlights. Great job everyone. 💪

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Absolutely

[@jone6215]

That was awesome, im excited to see it being restored. I'm definitely interested. Thanks again Jeff. Really appreciate it.

[@mawi1172]

I'm a Jeff fan. I don't care what he's doing. Well, it's always better when he's laughing. But I also love to hear him teach! 💋💋💋. Jeff makes dirt & rock sound interesting. ❤️❤️❤️

[@Askjeffwilliams]

thanks MW

[@shayne109]

what an amazing place i hope they manage to restore and open up the whole site!

[@petepal55]

This is so cool, thanks, Jeff!

[@TastyBadger]

Great vid! This is the kind of episode that got me hooked years ago. Thanks for cooking this one up and serving it.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

you betcha

[@lawrencerenew8668]

Wow! That was really very very cool. Thanx for the invite. Love this video. And I think those iron plates on that slab were mounts for a conveyor system

[@JohnDoe-sy2gz]

Another awesome show from Jeff thanks Chris. Glad you all are still showcasing historical sites and just being here to show something good to watch. Thank man Bri

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Our pleasure!

[@cowboygeologist7772]

Very cool; thanks for posting. You were only about 4 miles from my house.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Very cool!

[@GSProspecting]

Great day out fam. Keep on having fun and living the dream fam. Gold Squad Out!!!

[@kennethhunter6444]

thanks jeff! I took a trip and never left the farm. :-) love the sound track as well.

[@MikeOrkid]

Jeff. I just want to say that your enthusiasm is pretty awesome. You genuinely love this stuff and actually get to experience and appreciate it. We then get to learn by watching. Thanks for doing what you do and sharing your education.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

really appreciate that Mike

[@lamapangla3190]

@@Askjeffwilliams i want to ask you some quastion. How to refine stone gold?

[@petecrabtree6734]

🦅🇺🇸💪🤠👍 that's freaking awesome thank you for the video. And yeah I'm gonna watch the next video

[@allansgoldmining]

Thank you Jeff, Chris, and Lila on a fantastic historical journey to one of the greatest places in Nevada history !!! So awesome to see so much stuff that probably hasn't be revealed in a century !! Can't wait to get a tour !! 🤠⛏⚒👍👍

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Hi Allan, you betcha ....there is sooooo much left in there and 4 miles of it too ....imagine connecting to the other great mines of the Comstock Lode

[@gregdelicate1654]

Fantastick Video Jeff, Lila Great Videography well done both of you. Thanks for a very interesting part of NV 🇺🇸👍👍

[@Askjeffwilliams]

you betcha Greg

[@johnglasgow4176]

Great video Jeff informative educational historical can't wait for more information about the Sutro tunnel

[@zgator22]

Another Jewel ! Williams Family Rocks ! 🔈🔉🔊⛏⚜

[@dawson91b]

Sutro Tunnel Rd is the best off road trail in town. So glad they're restoring this place! Can't wait to tour it.

[@scrapwomblecreatives6944]

WHAT A FANTASIC PROJECT well done so far. bet you have checked that swimming pool and drain pond for gold enjoyed this one cool man thanks for recording it, Jeff and your lovely camara operator

[@noxema2000]

Thoroughly enjoyed this video , great vacation destination

[@theadventuresofstevedefoss7940]

Awesome job Jeff on spreading the word and keeping history alive

[@edwardgarcia614]

Cool video, just love these old places , equipment-stuff (super innovative) and back stories. Thank you all for sharing the fun.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Our pleasure!

[@danlundquist5626]

Great job on this historical video/ tour Jeff and Lila! One day soon all generations will be able to see and learn a little history at Sutro Tunnel! Keep them coming!

[@Askjeffwilliams]

I hope so!

[@Whadaa72]

I'd come out and detect it for you. Bet we could find all kinds of lost history and money. Would be cool to add it to the museum for those to see

[@randyjackson8138]

One of the best videos I have seen, thank you for sharing this one.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@leeskillings2172]

Another great video. I love seeing how they lived and worked back then.

[@Elarson222]

That’s putting in some amazing work. Great people and thanks for putting it back on the map. Awesome stuff going on there 💪👀🤙

[@michaelpass2176]

Education at its best!

[@mickbray4195]

Pretty cool, Jeff. Thanks for sharing this video with us. Been awhile, but I am back. I hope to be a Patreon this year.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

welcome back and hope to see you over on the Patreon site again ...be safe out there

[@mickbray4195]

I'm a new customer but, I'll be there

[@lisaturner6034]

Thanks Jeff and Lila.Jim and I love watching you guys

[@I.Live4oldcars.prospecting]

Wow what a awesome amazing place. Thank you Jeff for showing us this. Those guys are doing a beautiful job restoring everything. I love that American people like this want to preserve history. I'm in Australia and this doesn't happen, especially with old mines. If I wasn't in Australia I would love to volunteer my work.

[@eliasnazario6071]

Jeff you've taken me to places i wouldn't have known,i love watching everyone of your videos. Thanks

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Glad you like them!

[@theknifejoker99]

What a great opportunity and video! Awesome stuff!!

[@Askjeffwilliams]

thanks TKJ

[@robertelliott6626]

Jeff my brother this is in my back yard, I am here in Reno love all the history here in this part of Nevada I just need to find good places close to detect for gold and dry wash since I love gold lol

[@Askjeffwilliams]

there is Gold still to be had

[@joeodonnell2594]

Great tour thanks for bringing us along

[@tallat8888]

It never ceases to amaze me how much work it would have been to build something like this. Thanks for the awesome video Jeff.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@CCaddy]

WOW!!! Nice work Chris! Great video!

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Thanks for watching

[@ge2719]

never mind gold or silver mining. With the price of wood right now that place is a lumber mine :P

[@justindeberry9102]

Thats so amazing thank you for sharing and thank you to all the people keeping that history alive.

[@susanh7126]

That was super cool! Thank you so much for sharing. I love learning the history of our country especially where they are trying to bring life back to these places. Very nice!

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@FjHenderson]

Awesome visit back in history. You ever go to the old iron mines of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan? I know they don't hold any gold but they find gold along the shore of lake superior and there used to be a silver mine out in the lake.

[@BAD_CONSUMER]

loving the history, great camera work from the wife

[@Askjeffwilliams]

thanks

[@cliffordmaxwell9802]

Wow great tour. Jeff really liked that spiral staircase time to add onto the cabin and put one in. Jeff always has so much energy he can scamper up and down those spiral steps like no problem. Us couch sitting chip eaten beer drinkin lazy fart smellers I mean pretty smart fellers not so much. Thank you for taking us along great job on the camera work MS Lila love your show.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

you betcha Clifford

[@glennmiller2494]

Hey Jeff I HAVE ONE of those planers but really it's a molder you can make ship lap siding ,moldings wood gutters any thing , the one I have was made in 1876

[@CharcoalChaos]

Cheers Jeff so great to experience the history I can picture the folk working and living there m. Great tour!!

[@psychokeef]

Hi Jeff what a fascinating video and brilliantly put together. I hope you do a follow up video as and when he starts to clear the way into the Tunnel and drains that water. Well done Jeff for this one as I’ve never heard of the Sutro tunnel and I’m finding it very interesting. Come on Jeff letsssss goooooo. 👍👏👏👏

[@Askjeffwilliams]

we will do that ...thanks

[@seymourrivers6169]

I enjoyed this fascinating and entertaining episode!

[@americanhacker8720]

I’ve been subscribed for many moons and seen most all your videos and the editing, Location, original personification, Intensity, background history context and more made this video my favorite of all next to the video where you had a model of a river system and showed how the sands and gold traverse the river, thanks for all the work to share all this you do, Be continuously blessed and I’m looking forward to more.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

thanks AH , we really appreciate that .

[@dewyox]

Very kool never seen anything like this wow amazing history good job Jeff just awesome 👌

[@Askjeffwilliams]

thanks

[@johnbrownlee7623]

Sunny Jim, thanks for the History Lesson....Very Sketchy mine...But most Excellent Pee Ditch....😁...You must have lots of money to be able to hire a most Beautiful Photographer.....You da man...........Wondering if this mine has any worm people?......Thanks for the video old son.................JB.✌

[@Askjeffwilliams]

thanks JB

[@jeffmatson5616]

That's so cool and amazing!

[@k5edd128]

Smiling! Wow just think of all the stories and westerns that were told about the Comstock mine and load back in the day. Very cool to see it being preserved. Great history for sure!

[@Askjeffwilliams]

I know...right

[@stevenmoore8480]

Great video jeff thanks

[@rickjohnson6559]

What a tour. I loved it.

[@jeffshaw4039]

Awesome video there's a lot of history in Virginia City thank for posting.

[@salvadordolly712]

The video the music and the commentary a masterpiece you never cease to amaze me. Bravo. Bravo

[@Askjeffwilliams]

thanks Sd

[@mavericksdesign7033]

Great video!

[@_TONY_Az]

Excellent video great job..this is a great teaching tool.

[@johnsweat1723]

This is awesome! Come On Let’s Go!!! Incredible show

[@Stephenja]

Awesome 💯🆒 love to see stuff rebuilt to original. Old machinery, timber structures and learning the high that goes with it. I live in Australia and am in a wheelchair. I have read of the Constock Load . I just thought it was a fictional story

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Thanks 👍...yep its real

[@marielg9143]

I'd be metal detecting for sure especially around the saloon and buildings

[@Mike-bs5pi]

4:00 trippy. Watching this half delirious because I'm tired, and this tripped mee out before I realized what was happening

[@bogipepper]

In over my head on mine geeking.

[@rogers3134]

Awesome history lesson, thank you!

[@wonka2112]

Awesome location, amazing tour. Thanks! 👍

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jmgoldrush656]

I love watching your videos Jeff. Keep up the great work on information and prospecting. I hope to spend a weekend someday with you in the hills detecting. :-)

[@Askjeffwilliams]

thanks and you betcha

[@18BIG78]

LETS GO BROTHER. 👍👍👍🌵🌵🌵🤠🤠🤠 It is so cool to watch your passion it's enjoyable to see someone that loves what they do it is a rarity today God bless brother

[@Famo59]

Yeeee Haaaa. Well done Lila on your videoing and Jeff on your editing.. Awesome team work guys.. Just so much history on these old mines and of course..not to mention how many young men lost their lives in the mining ⛏ industry to.. Thanks for sharing this guys.. Cheers Famo59 👍🍻⛏🤓

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Tony ...she says thank you ....thanks mate .... I know...right so many stories we will never know

[@joannehart9624]

Right?!?! Jeff really does a great job editing these videos!

[@Famo59]

@@joannehart9624 He certainly dose 👍🍻⛏

[@Askjeffwilliams]

@@joannehart9624 thanks

[@Askjeffwilliams]

@@Famo59 TONY !!!! gotta get out there your way and get that Shiney

[@GG-jm6gi]

Thank you very much for sharing its stuff like this that makes me keep watchin your channel.!

[@Askjeffwilliams]

thanks