• The Lake House 1880s

    The Lake House 1880s

    Photo courtesy of Nevada Historical Society
  • 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

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Winter 2026 FootPrints

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Speaker Programs

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Newsletters Available + 2026 Membership Rates

Monthly member newsletters are now archived on this site.  **New Membership Rates are Effective January 1, 2026**

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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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FootPrints - Spring 2010

Spring 2010

  • The People of Nevada's Early Mental Health System by Kim Henrick (Photos)
  • Reno's Historic Wells Avenue Neighborhood by Barrie Schuster (Photos)
  • HRPS Goes to the Movies: Hilda Crane (Photo)
  • New Partnership Formed with Nevada Humanities
  • The V&T's McKeen Motorcar No. 22 by Lloyd Shanks and Carol Coleman (Photos)
  • Black Springs: The Legacy of the Westbrooks by Debbie Hinman (Photo)
  • From Your HRPS Administrator by Cindy Ainsworth

We Are Grateful to These Organizations for Financial Support

The Nevada Arts Council The Nevada Humanities Vangard Charitable Fidelity Charitable The Flick Ranch Project The Jacquie Foundation