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Results for subject term "Public Spaces": 7

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Filed Under Parks

Wingfield Park

The lovely park that began as Belle Isle was donated to the City of Reno by George Wingfield in 1920.

By Nicholas Caparso & Alicia Barber
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Filed Under Education

University Quad

Modeled after Thomas Jefferson's plan at the University of Virginia

By Amanda Buell & Reno Historical Team
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California Building

Built as a gift from the State of California on the occasion of a 1927 Highways Exposition

By Mella Rothwell Harmon & Alicia Barber
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Lovers Lane

The alley's nickname reflected its association with the brothels of Reno's red light district.

By Sharon Honig-Bear
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Lincoln Alley

The alley between Virginia and Center Streets once featured entrances to bars, casinos, and other businesses.

By Sharon Honig-Bear
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Fulton Alley

Once lined with small businesses, the alley runs between Virginia and Sierra Streets.

By Sharon Honig-Bear
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Riverside Drive

A seven-block stretch of serenity since its creation in the 1880s

By Deb Hinman
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