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Allied Equipment

After the close of WWII, the tenants of this 1939 building introduced the first "peace-time Jeep" to Reno.

By Alicia Barber
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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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Historic Reno Arch

Now located on Lake Street, Reno's first arch was originally installed over Virginia Street in 1926.

By Cindy Ainsworth
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Osen Motor Sales Company

The gorgeous 1923 DeLongchamps building reflects the high status of the early automobile business.

By Alicia Barber
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Nevada Auto Service

One of the first commercial properties on South Virginia Street serviced cars in 1929.

By Alicia Barber
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Auto Painting & Trimming/Heidtman Motor Co.

Constructed in 1927 and 1936, the two buildings have been combined to house a single business.

By Alicia Barber
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Hudson-Essex/Fix-It Shop

A charming 1927 auto showroom on West Street opened by the director of Reno's Municipal Band

By Alicia Barber
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