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Freight House District 2010
The first dining and entertainment outlets opened in 2010 on Evans Street adjoining the ballpark. The restaurant and three bar-lounges are open everyday and are accessible from outside and inside the ballpark on game days. Future plans are to enclose the outdoor decks for winter use. Renovation 2 |
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Reno Aces Ballpark 2009
The $50 million downtown ballpark opened April 17, 2009 at Second and Evans Streets with a home opener against the Salt Lake Bees. The 10,000-capacity stadium is the home of the Triple-A Pacific Coast League Reno Aces and is the first step in the redevelopment of the Freight House District which will include retail, restaurants and entertainment. Renovation 2 |
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Montage 2009, Golden Phoenix 2001-2005,
Flamingo Hilton 1982-2001, Sahara Reno 1978-1981
The 21-story 604-room hotel-casino opened in 1978 as the Sahara Reno and became the Flamingo Hilton in 1982 and the Golden Phoenix in 2001. Extensive remodeling started in 2005, two floors were added, and the building reopened in 2009 as the Montage with 380 condominiums. Renovation 1, Reno Arch 2 |
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Reno Arch Retrofit 2009
In November, 2009, the city replaced 2,076 11-watt incandescent bulbs with energy efficient 2.5-watt LED bulbs. The $62,180 retrofit is projected to save 9,201 kw and $10,441 per year, an energy savings of about 70%. One LED bulb will last about 20 years compared to about two years for an incandescent bulb. Reno Arch 3 |
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Knitting Factory Concert House 2009
After a $1 million remodel the Knitting Factory opened December 31, 2009, in the building once occupied by Rocky's Casino. The two-floor 1,200 capacity venue is only open on show nights, about 20 times a month, and features a large open concert space, an elevated bar and full kitchen facilities. This Virginia Street facade is actually the back of the house, the main entrance is in the alley. Reno Arch 1 |
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Reno Ballroom 2008
Opened in February, 2008, the ballroom features 28,000 square feet of column-free meeting space that can be configured in show seating for 2,900 or dinner for 1,900. The building has complete kitchen facilities whereas the Reno Events Center across the street does not. The ballroom is owned by a partnership of the Eldorado, Circus Circus and Silver Legacy. Uptown 2 |
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West Street Market 2008
The urban marketplace between First and Second Streets opened December 6, 2008, in an area of rehabilitated historic buildings next to the Truckee River. A project of the Reno Development Agency, the area features small restaurants and stores, a farmers market, and outdoor music and art exhibits. Renovation 1 |
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Train Trench Cover 2008
The cover overlays two blocks of the trench along Commercial Row from West Street to Virginia Street. The addition created 30,000 square feet of prime real estate in the middle of downtown and the city has plans for landscaping, plazas and possible retail space. The cover was completed in 2008 but improvements are stalled due to the economy. Reno Arch 1 |
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Palladio 2007
Ninety-two unit condominium project at the corner of First and Sierra Streets next to the Truckee River. Construction of the 13-floor structure began in 2005 with the first occupancy in late 2007. The building also includes retail space, restaurants and parking garage. Renovation 1 |
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Park Center Tower 2007
The 15-floor structure on East Second Street opened in 1981 as offices and parking for Harrah's corporate staff. Originally called the Truckee River Office Tower, the building has 977 parking spaces in 11 floors and four floors of office space. With new owners in 2007 the building was refurbished to suit its prominent location across from the ballpark. Renovation 2 |
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Reno Events Center 2005
Opened in January, 2005, at Fourth and Center Streets, the 118,000 square foot facility seats 7,500 and is managed by the Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority. The main floor seating is retractable, allowing for 56,000 square feet of multipurpose floor space for concerts, sporting events, and trade shows. The first performance in the venue was The Cable Guy. Uptown 2 |
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ReTRAC Train Trench Project 2002-2005
The first trains rolled in the trench in November 2005. Preliminary work began in 2002 moving utility lines and construction of the shoofly. The 2.1 mile $282 million project eliminated 11 at-grade crossings through downtown. The Reno Transportation Rail Access Corridor (ReTRAC) was the biggest public works improvement ever undertaken by the City of Reno. City Views 3 |
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Restored Harold's Club Mural 2005
Raymond (Pappy) Smith commissioned the mural in 1949 to depict the struggle of the early pioneers settling the West. The 33 by 68 foot mural is made up of 180 hand painted porcelain enamel panels and originally featured a lighted waterfall and flickering campfire. It adorned the outside of Harold's Club until 1999 and was restored in 2005 at the Reno Livestock Events Center. Landmarks 4 |
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Pioneer Underground 2005
In 2005 an unused basement area at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts was remodeled for an intimate 167-seat black box theater with a separate outside entrance. The venue at Virginia and Mill Streets has hosted a series of magic shows and was originally called Magic Underground. Landmarks 4 |
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Truckee River Whitewater Kayak Park 2004
The first public event in the one-half mile long kayak park was held in May, 2004, although major work in the $1.5 million project was completed in November, 2003. The park extends along First Street from Ralston to Sierra Street and can be accessed from Arlington Avenue and Wingfield Park. Truckee River 3 |
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Reno City Hall 2004
City offices moved to the renovated 16-story tower at One East First Street in the summer of 2004. The former bank building, at one time owned by the Cal-Neva, was purchased by the city for $5.5 million. The tower was constructed in 1963 and required extensive remodeling and removal of asbestos. Reno Arch 2 |
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The Residences at Riverwalk 2004
Comstock Hotel Casino 1978-2000
The hotel-casino opened in May, 1978, with nine floors and 160 rooms but a seven floor expansion in 1984 brought the room count to 320. The casino closed in 2000 and the rooms were rented as apartments before the remodeling opened in 2004 with 125 condominiums. Renovation 1, Reno Arch 2 |
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Nevada Museum of Art 2003
Opened in May, 2003, the 4-level 60,000 square foot building at 160 West Liberty Street was designed by renowned architect Will Bruder. The torqued exterior and zinc plates are inspired by the unique rock formations of the Black Rock Desert. The Guardian of Eden lotus flower sculpture, originally unveiled at Burning Man, is on permanent display in the Wilbur D. May Sculpture Plaza. Landmarks 1 |
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Museum Tower 2003
The 12-story structure at 100 West Liberty Street opened in 1988 and served as the Porsche North American headquarters until 1998. The tower has 148,000 square feet of office space on eight floors and a four-floor parking garage. With new owners in 2003 the building was renamed Museum Tower due to its location next to the Nevada Museum of Art. Downtown |
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Siena Hotel Spa Casino 2001-2010
Holiday Hotel Casino 1957-2000
The Siena at One South Lake Street opened July 31, 2001, after a $20 million expansion and remodel. The facility originally opened in December, 1956, as the Holiday Hotel. The 9-floor tower has 214 rooms and the casino at one time had 800 slot machines. The Siena filed for bankruptcy and closed in October, 2010, but reopened with new owners in April, 2011. Downtown |
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Riverside Hotel Artist's Lofts 2000
In 1924 George Wingfield hired architect Frederic DeLongchamps to design the Riverside Hotel. It opened in 1927 and went through a series of owners including Jessie Beck in 1971 and Pick Hobson in 1978. The property closed in 1986 and remained vacant for 14 years. The structure was remodeled in 2000 and reopened as the Riverside Artist's Lofts, a 35-unit co-op apartment complex funded by the City of Reno. Truckee River 4 |
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City Hall Plaza (Mapes Site) 2000
Mapes Hotel Casino 1947-1982
The Mapes Hotel Casino at 10 N. Virginia Street opened in 1947 and closed December 17, 1982. The building sat empty for 17 years before being imploded January 30, 2000. Over the next several years the city created an outdoor plaza featuring an ice rink every winter. Truckee River 2 |
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Riverside 12 Theaters 1999
The 2,200 seat, 12-screen multi-plex theater opened in 1999 at West First and Sierra Streets and was originally built for the Regal Theater chain but sold to Century Theaters before opening. The land is owned by the city and leased for $1 a year. The structure, with space for small shops and restaurants, was the first major retail investment along the River Walk. Truckee River 2 |
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West Street Plaza 1999
The plaza, with steps leading to the Truckee River, was dedicated in 1999 and is located south of the intersection of First and West Streets. There is also a pedestrian bridge leading to the amphitheater at Wingfield Park. The area is used for outdoor art and music events and in some years has been the location of the city Christmas tree.
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Harrah's Events Plaza (Harold's Club Site) 1999
Harold's Club and Nevada Club 1935-1997
Harold's Club and the Nevada Club closed their doors December 29, 1997, but Dick Clark's American Bandstand nightclub continued to operate in part of the building until the structures were imploded October 27, 1999. The site is now Harrah's Outdoor Events Plaza.
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National Bowling Stadium 1995
The 363,000 square foot five-story stadium opened in 1995 at Fourth and Center with 78 championship lanes. The original design featured 80 lanes but two lanes were converted to a center aisle for team events. The facade of the $47.5 million stadium features an 80 foot dome built to resemble a large bowling ball. The building includes a 172-seat iWERKS theater and is within walking distance of more than 6,600 hotel rooms. Skylines 1, Uptown 2 |
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Silver Legacy 1995
The 38-story hotel-casino opened July 28, 1995, and at 410 feet is the tallest structure in Reno. The 1710-room hotel with 87,000 square feet of casino space was built as a joint venture between the neighboring properties of Circus Circus and Eldorado. The development started out as Project C and the final name was selected in a contest. Uptown 1 |
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Harrah's Expansion 1995
The 26-floor East Tower at Second and Lake opened in 1995 as a Harrah's-managed Hampton Inn. The 408-room addition was converted to the Harrah's brand in 1998 giving the Reno property a total of 973 rooms in two towers. The hotel tower and Harrah's Sports Casino at Second and Center are one block west of the ballpark.
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Cal-Neva Parking Stadium 1995
The 743-space parking garage with a connecting walkway over Center Street opened in August, 1995. The new 9-floor garage complimented the existing bank building parking garage across the street at First and Center. Established in 1948, the Cal-Neva is the second oldest casino property in downtown Reno, after Harrah's. Reno Arch 2 |
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Restored 1926 Reno Arch 1993
The first Reno Arch spanned Virginia Street at Commercial Row from 1926 to 1963 then was abandoned in a junkyard for thirty years. In 1993 the producers of the movie Cobb struck a deal with the city to restore the Arch on East Fourth Street to depict oldtime Reno. The Arch was later moved to its present location at Mill and Lake Streets. Landmarks 3 |
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Reno Air 1992-1999
With hubs in Reno and San Jose, this start-up airline became a major player in promoting Reno as a destination. The airline was founded in June, 1990, with its first flight on July 1, 1992, with a nonstop flight from Reno to Seattle. At one time the airline had a fleet size of 32 aircraft. Reno Air ceased operations in August, 1999, when it was purchased by American Airlines. |
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Fitzgerald's Rainbow Bridge 1991-2007
The bridge was constructed to take advantage of the foot traffic flowing north of the railroad tracks to the increasingly popular Eldorado and Circus Circus. The sign invited pedestrians to "Ride the Rainbow" to cross the tracks, funneling thousands of gamblers through Fitzgerald's. The bridge was demolished in 2007 with the completion of the train trench. Reno Arch 1 |
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Raymond I. Smith Truckee River Walk 1991
Construction started in the early 1990's and additions and improvements continue to this day. The River Walk has seven water features and original sculptures of native Nevada wildlife. The original portion of the River Walk is south of the river between Virginia and Sierra Streets next to the Riverside Hotel. Truckee River 2 |
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William F. Harrah National Automobile Museum 1989
The Holiday Corporation purchased Harrah's hotels, casinos and the automobile collection in 1980. The company donated 175 cars to the private, nonprofit corporation that funded and built the museum at Mill and Lake Streets that opened in 1989. Nevada Governor Robert List helped establish the nonprofit corporation when the new owners announced their intent to sell the collection. |
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Reno Arch 1987
The City of Reno dedicated the third and present Arch at Virginia Street and Commercial Row on August 8, 1987. The two towers signify the twin cities of Reno and Sparks and the star on top is meant to stand for prosperity. The sign was manufactured by YESCO. The previous Arch, installed in 1963, was donated to Willits, California. Reno Arch 1 |
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Livestock Events Center 1987
The 110,000 square foot indoor arena opened in 1987 with seating for 6,200 and more than 35,000 square feet of exhibition space. The venue is managed by the Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority. The 43 acres of land on Wells Avenue north of Interstate 80 is also the site of the Nevada State Fair and the outdoor rodeo arena seating 9,000. Landmarks 4 |
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Hot August Nights 1986
The first event was held August 1, 1986, at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center. Over the years the week-long Hot August Nights celebration has expanded to venues all over Reno, Sparks, and Lake Tahoe and includes more than 800,000 event-visits and 5,000 cars. City Views 4 |
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Lawlor Events Center 1983
The largest indoor venue with permanent seating in Northern Nevada, the events center was funded by the Nevada State Legislature in 1979 and was built at a cost of $26 million. Construction began in October, 1981, with the grand opening November 4, 1983. Located on the University of Nevada Reno campus, the arena seats 11,784 and was named after UNR's legendary coach and athletic director Glenn "Jake" Lawlor. University 2 |
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Great Reno Balloon Race 1982
The free event began in 1982 with 20 balloons at the newly established San Rafael Park. Today the balloon races, still free, feature more than 100 balloons and attract more than 150,000 spectators over a three day period. The event is always held in September the weekend after Labor Day. Area Parks 1 |
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San Rafael Park 1979
In June, 1979, voters passed a bond issue allowing Washoe County to purchase the former cattle and sheep ranch with the main entrance on Sierra Street north of downtown Reno. The 570-acre park hosts the annual balloon races and the permanent attractions include the Wilbur D. May Museum, Arboretum and the Great Basin Adventure.
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Circus Circus 1978
Opened May 3, 1978, with 104 rooms on the city block once occupied by Gray Reid department store. The 22-floor North Tower was added in 1981 and the 27-floor Sky Tower opened in 1986 giving the property a total of 1,572 rooms. The Mapes Money Tree downtown and the MGM Grand across town opened on the same day in 1978. Uptown 1 |
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Fitzgerald's 1976-2008
Lincoln Fitzgerald opened the 351 room hotel-casino in 1976 to compliment his thriving (and roomless) Nevada Club across the street. New owners in 1989 kept the property bustling at the foot of the Arch until poor revenue forced them to close November 30, 2008. Current plans are to reopen in a few years as a boutique hotel without gaming. Reno Arch 1 |
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Sundowner 1975-2003
George Karadanis and Robert Maloff opened the first 11-story tower as a 259-room Quality Inn with 200 slot machines in 1975. The 21-story second tower was added two years later giving the property 593 rooms and a 19,000 square foot casino with over 600 slot machines. The Sundowner closed in November, 2003, with plans to convert the structure to the Belvedere Condominiums. Uptown 2 |
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Eldorado 1973
The Eldorado at Fourth and Virginia opened in 1973 with 282 rooms and today, after two expansions, features 815 rooms. A 580-seat showroom-theater opened May 1, 1997. The Eldorado was the first major property north of the railroad tracks, and along with Circus Circus and Silver Legacy, moved the center of town to the other side of the Arch. Uptown 2 |
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Sands Regency 1970
Pete Cladianos Sr. purchased the 79-unit Sands Motor Inn on Arlington Avenue in 1965. With the addition of 24 rooms in 1970 the property was licensed for unlimited gaming making it the first full casino north of the railroad tracks. Today the Sands has a 27,000 square-foot casino and 938 rooms in three towers. The property was acquired by Herbst Gaming in 2007. Uptown 2 |
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Arlington Tower 1968
Opened in 1968, Arlington Tower was originally constructed as residential apartments. The 22-floor structure was converted to condominiums in 1984. The building, at Arlington Avenue and First Street, is on the north bank of the Truckee River next to the River Walk and Kayak Park. Truckee River 1 |
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Pioneer Center 1967
The Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts opened in 1967 originally intended as the convention center. The 1500-seat auditorium is run by a private, non-profit organization and is the home of community events, the Nevada Opera, Reno Philharmonic Orchestra and traveling Broadway shows. Landmarks 4 |
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Mackay Stadium 1966
The stadium opened in its present location on the University of Nevada Reno campus in 1966 with a seating capacity of 7,500. Expansions over the years brought the capacity to 29,993. Notable additions were the installation of synthetic infilled FieldTurf in 2000 and improved field lighting for night games and television coverage in 2003. University 2 |
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Fleischmann Planetarium 1963
The atmospherium-planetarium opened in 1963 on the University of Nevada Reno campus. It was the first planetarium in the nation to feature a 360-degree projector capable of providing horizon-to-horizon images and to show an entire day's weather in a few minutes through time-lapse photography. University 2 |
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Park Tower 1962
The 17-floor structure opened in 1962 as a residential apartment building and was converted to condominiums in 2000. The building is on the south bank of the Truckee River at Island Street and Arlington Avenue at the edge of Wingfield Park. Renovation 1 |
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