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Author : Holly Walton-Buchanan
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781891033353
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Historic Houses and Buildings of Reno, Nevada written by Holly Walton-Buchanan and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide highlights the architectural and historical significance of more than sixty important homes, ranch houses, and buildings in Reno, Nevada. Known as The Biggest Little City in the World since the 1930s, when quickie divorces and casino gaming were legalized by the Nevada Legislature, Reno has reinvented itself several times during its nearly 150 years of history. Founded in the 1860s on the banks of the scenic Truckee River in Northern Nevada, Reno has had a fascinating journey, from its beginnings as an Emigrant Trail outpost, to its role in the mid-1930s invention of the hotel and casino industry. Cattle barons, mine speculators, and bank presidents in 19th century Reno built their mansions on the high bluff above the Truckee River, surrounded by extensive gardens, transforming the arid little town into what author Walter Van Tilburg Clark called The City of Trembling Leaves. Also featured is the beautiful University of Nevada, Reno, campus, with its Neoclassical buildings designed by Reno s most prominent architect, Frederic Delongchamps. Enhanced with both historical and contemporary photographs, the book includes maps, a glossary of architectural terms with local examples, and a list of architectural styles found in Reno.

Author : Alicia Barber
Publisher : University Press of Kansas
ISBN 13 : 0700636048
Total Pages : 332 pages
Book Rating : 4.44/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Reno's Big Gamble written by Alicia Barber and published by University Press of Kansas. This book was released on 2023-05-19 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Pittsburgh socialite Laura Corey rolled into Reno, Nevada, in 1905 for a six-month stay, her goal was a divorce from the president of U.S. Steel. Her visit also provided a provocative glimpse into the city's future. With its rugged landscape and rough-edged culture, Reno had little to offer early twentieth-century visitors besides the gambling and prostitution that had remained unregulated since Nevada's silver-mining heyday. But the possibility of easy divorce attracted national media attention, East Coast notables, and Hollywood stars, and soon the "Reno Cure" was all the rage. Almost overnight, Reno was on the map. Alicia Barber traces the transformation of Reno's reputation from backward railroad town to the nationally known "Sin Central"—as Garrison Keillor observed, a place where you could see things that you wouldn't want to see in your own hometown. Chronicling the city's changing fortunes from the days of the Comstock Lode, she describes how city leaders came to embrace an identity as "The Biggest Little City in the World" and transform their town into a lively tourist mecca. Focusing on the evolution of urban reputation, Barber carefully distinguishes between the image that a city's promoters hope to manufacture and the impression that outsiders actually have. Interweaving aspects of urban identity, she shows how sense of place, promoted image, and civic reputation intermingled and influenced each other—and how they in turn shaped the urban environment. Quickie divorces notwithstanding, Reno's primary growth engine was gambling; modern casinos came to dominate the downtown landscape. When mainstream America balked, Reno countered by advertising "tax freedom" and natural splendor to attract new residents. But by the mid-seventies, unchecked growth and competition from Las Vegas had initiated a downslide that persisted until a carefully crafted series of special events and the rise of recreational tourism began to attract new breeds of tourists. Barber's engaging story portrays Reno as more than a second-string Las Vegas, having pioneered most of the attractions-gaming and prizefighting, divorces and weddings-that made the larger city famous. As Reno continues to remold itself to weather the shifting winds of tourism and growth, Barber's book provides a cautionary tale for other cities hoping to ride the latest consumer trends.

Author : Paul Anderson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 394 pages
Book Rating : 4.87/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Janet Reno written by Paul Anderson and published by . This book was released on 1994-06-07 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the day she arrived in Washington to head the Justice Department, Janet Reno established herself as a tough, candid leader--easily one of the most intriguing people in the Clinton administration. Here, for the first time, is a riveting political biography of America's first woman Attorney General.

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Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 1618586734
Total Pages : 223 pages
Book Rating : 4.35/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Historic Photos of Reno written by and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2008-04-08 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reno was first known as a mid-nineteenth century mining town, owing to Nevada’s ample supply of silver and gold. Over the next hundred years, the city became an urban playground, notorious for a lax political environment that encouraged unconventional activities such as prizefighting, gambling, and uncontested divorce. Historic Photos of Reno tells the story of Reno’s development through nearly 200 archival black-and-white photographs. Author Donneyln Curtis transports the reader through the city’s history, illustrating how a sleepy mining community grew into the "biggest Little City in the World.”

Author : Mike White
Publisher : Wilderness Press
ISBN 13 : 0899977928
Total Pages : 456 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Afoot and Afield: Tahoe-Reno written by Mike White and published by Wilderness Press. This book was released on 2015-08-17 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ever since the Wild West days of Kit Carson and the Comstock Lode, visitors have been drawn to Reno-Tahoe in search of adventure. Today, the best adventures are found outdoors, where hikers can take lakeside strolls, mountain ascents, or simple walks with dogs and kids. Afoot & Afield: Reno-Tahoe, by local author Mike White, features more than 175 trips in a diverse range of terrain around Lake Tahoe and the communities of Reno, Sparks, Carson City, and Minden-Gardnerville. These trips are tailored for every type of hiker, and many are suited for mountain bikers. This new edition features 26 new hikes and all updated content.

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Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780738581859
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Early Reno written by and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2011 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By the early 1900s, Reno, known as the "Biggest Little City," was the state's financial and industrial center and was famous as a place where one could do things that were difficult to do anywhere else. Original.

Author : Mikalee Byerman
Publisher : Reedy Press LLC
ISBN 13 : 1681060671
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.75/5 ( download)

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Download or read book 100 Things to Do in Reno Before You Die written by Mikalee Byerman and published by Reedy Press LLC. This book was released on 2017-03-20 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Christopher Barile
Publisher : Base Camp
ISBN 13 : 9781945501586
Total Pages : pages
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Download or read book Base Camp Reno: 101 Hikes from Sage to Snow written by Christopher Barile and published by Base Camp. This book was released on 2022-04-05 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reno: A Base Camp for All Seasons Ideally positioned between the spectacular peaks and lakes of California's Sierra Nevadas and the vast and varied Great Basin of Nevada, Reno is an unparalleled hub for exploring the natural beauty and grandeur this region offers. The area's four-season climate combined with year-round sun guarantees that every day can be a great day to go exploring. Discover the dramatic scenery and diverse terrain of ten distinct geographical regions with 101 hikes--all within no more than an hour's drive from downtown Reno. Enjoy a trail through snowbanks or amble along a sandy path. Traverse sage-covered hillsides or walk through meadows of wildflowers. Stroll along peaceful creeks or ascend to craggy cliffs and mountaintops. With Christopher and Elizabeth Barile as your guides and Reno as your base camp, you'll find your perfect adventure, whether you have a few hours to spend or time for an all-day trek. History, geology, flora, and fauna for each hike Best hikes for each season, and where to enjoy spring wildflowers, fall foliage, and more Ratings for trail conditions, difficulty, and suitability for children Detailed driving directions to trailheads and info about parking Regional maps showing all trailheads in each chapter; route and elevation map for each hike Best hikes for kids, teens, and adults with limited ability Elevation gains, mileage, average hiking times, and even calculated caloric burn! Hikes by interest: waterfalls, rock scrambling, bird watching, petroglyphs, wild horses, and many more How to prepare & what to take 101 great hikes to choose from!

Author : Gilbert Morris
Publisher : Tyndale House Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9780842310581
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Reno written by Gilbert Morris and published by Tyndale House Publishers. This book was released on 1992 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A drifter makes a promise to a dying man, a promise that could change Reno--and the Valley--forever.

Author : Guy Clifton
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0738593265
Total Pages : 130 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Reno written by Guy Clifton and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2012 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reno has always been a small town where big things happen. Long before it adopted the slogan "The Biggest Little City in the World," Reno was visited by presidents, the nation's elite, and those drawn to the city's wide-open, live-and-let live attitude. "The Fight of the Century," between heavyweight boxers Jack Johnson and Jim Jeffries brought Reno worldwide attention in 1910, and the legalization of gambling and liberalization of divorce laws in 1931 made the city a national destination. At the same time, Reno never lost its small-town feel, with generations of families and scores of familiar faces building long-standing businesses and instilling a sense of civic pride.