In Reno’s early days, many Easterners were coming west to seek their fortunes and a life of adventure. Land was plentiful and cheap and many ranches were established in this still-wild country. Among…

While “MidTown” is a relatively new term for the popular Reno district it denotes, the neighborhood itself has been a busy commercial and residential area for nearly a century. Roughly bounded by…

Although long associated with images of the 19th century old West, gambling was not legal in Nevada upon its admission into statehood in 1864--but it didn't take long. The state's legislature formally…

The City of Reno's Register of Historic Places is a list of properties within Reno city limits that have been officially designated by the City for their architectural and historic significance.…