• The Riverside 1890s

    The Riverside 1890s

    Photo courtesy of Nevada Historical Society
  • The Riverside 1905

    The Riverside 1905

    Photo courtesy of Nevada Historical Society
  • The Riverside 1927 to now

    The Riverside 1927-2021

    Photo courtesy of Max Chapman
  • Riverside Today

    Riverside Today

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2026 Walking Tours

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Spring 2026 FootPrints

The latest issue of FootPrints is now available.

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Newsletter Archives

Monthly member newsletters are now archived on this site. 

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Lear Theater

Did you know the Lear Theater Project, amid all its ups and downs, has been ongoing for over 26 years? We have put together a comprehensive set of articles for you to learn more about the history of the project and the surrounding area.

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Cultural Crossroads-East Reno

  • Date: Saturday, July 18, 2026
  • Time: 8:30 am
  • Tour Guide: Jill Richardson
  • Meet At: National Automobile Museum, 10 S. Lake Street

Chinese, Italian, and Jewish merchants occupied many of the businesses along Lake Street and Commercial Row in the early 20th Century.  Several notable events occurred in this area as well, including the famed Johnson-Jeffries fight.

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