The John T Overbury building, a three-story structure, opened in
June 1907. The cost of the building is said to have been $50,000.
It was built of rock and concrete and had modern plumbing, fire plugs
and fire hoses on every floor, electric wiring and a 5,000 gallon
water tank on the roof. The building was located on Golden Street
midway between Broadway and Colorado across from the Porter Store.

The First National Bank of Rhyolite, Nevada was housed in the
Overbury Building prior to locating in the John S Cook & Co. building.
The building also housed a jewelry store and various offices.