Original Reno town site, 1868 ID: 303 | This file appears in: Reno Southern Pacific Railroad Depot The original Reno town site platted by the Central Pacific Railroad in 1868. On May 9, 1868, the railroad held an auction of town site lots, and the town of Reno was born. | Date: 1868 | Source: Nevada Historical Society Download Original File SourceNevada Historical SocietyDate1868 "Original Reno town site, 1868 " appears in: Reno Southern Pacific Railroad Depot