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Tying and Untying the Knot
For more than sixty years, Reno was the divorce capital of the world. It was the place where you took “the cure,” got “Reno-vated,” and threw your wedding ring into the Truckee River from the Bridge…
The Architecture of Paul Revere Williams
Paul Revere Williams (1894-1980) is widely recognized as one of the most significant African American architects of the 20th Century. Over five decades, he produced nearly 3,000 designs for buildings…
The HRPS Watch List
In a rapidly changing city like Reno, one of the most difficult questions facing advocates of historic preservation is where to focus our attention. While the handful of properties listed on the…
Black Springs
The historic Black Springs neighborhood, located approximately six miles north of downtown Reno, holds immense significance to the history of the Reno-Sparks area. To promote greater awareness and…