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Nevada State Prison tours and haunted events draw thousands; preservation society hires manager
Summary
At the July 14 Carson City Culture and Tourism Authority meeting, representatives of the Nevada State Prison Preservation Society and a private events producer reported substantial visitor numbers and new paid programming that the group says is bringing outside visitors and local spending to Carson City.
Representatives of the Nevada State Prison Preservation Society told the Carson City Culture and Tourism Authority on July 14 that new programming and staff are expanding visitor access to the former prison and drawing out‑of‑area guests.
Maurice White, president of the Nevada State Prison Preservation Society, said the group has hired Lucia Maloney as a general manager to handle growth in tours and events. "The growth shows us that this summer for our 2 main operations that we do, the day tours, and the ghost walks, we will put right around 1,500 people through the Nevada State Prison in just 6 months," White said during the board's public‑comment…
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