Reno is a city in Nevada’s U.S. state, lies on the Truckee River, near the California border and the Sierra Nevada foothills. Reno’s first settler was C.W. Fuller, who built a toll bridge of logs across the river about 1860. The city was named after Union Major General Jesse L. Reno, who was killed in action during the American Civil War at the Battle of South Mountain on Fox’s Gap. It served primarily as a distribution point, until the beginning of the 20th century.
Reno leaped with the legalization of gambling and the passage of liberal divorce laws. Over 20 casinos in Reno and slot machines are available at the airport, convenience, and grocery stores.
Here are some fascinating historical photos that show what Reno looked like in the 1950s.
Downtown must have been absolutely incredible back in the day. Looking at it now, it’s just sad to see what’s happened to it.
It’s disheartening to witness the decline of the entire city due to the emergence of Las Vegas and the Indian casinos on the other side of the border.
Downtown? Sure. The rest of the city? Naw Reno/Sparks has had a glowup.