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All photos courtesy of Jerry Fenwick.
Ice skating on the Truckee River was popular at least into the 1920s. It was colder during the winters then.
Ice skating on the Truckee River was popular at least into the 1920s. It was colder during the winters then.
Auto Polo took place at the Fairgrounds and was thought to be entertainment between horse races. This one looks wild!
Auto Polo took place at the Fairgrounds and was thought to be entertainment between horse races. This one was certainly entertaining! Look at the guy jumping from the car that is rolling. Where's the ball?! If you have any other information on these races, please let us know by clicking on the "Contact Us" link above.
The Reno Soap Company is thought to have been located on Stewart Street west of Virginia Street. Today Stewart Street is known as California Avenue.
The Reno Soap Company is thought to have been located on Stewart Street west of Virginia Street. Today Stewart Street is known as California Avenue.
The Reno Wheelmen are posing in front of their building on Chestnut Street, now Arlington Avenue, next to St. Thomas Aquinas Cathedral. The building burned in December of 1908, and the fire spread to the church destroying almost all but the front façade. It was rebuilt in a year.
The Reno Wheelmen are posing in front of their building on Chestnut Street, now Arlington Avenue, next to St. Thomas Aquinas Cathedral. The building burned in December of 1908, and the fire spread to the church destroying almost all but the front façade. It was rebuilt in a year.
Anita King Drives from L.A. to New York City, 1915: Anita King was the first woman to drive across the United States alone. She drove a Kissel Kar using Firestone tires and was backed by Paramount Studios, where she appeared in comedies and did automobile stunts. The trip included a stop at the Panama-Pacific Exhibition in San Francisco and other publicity appearances along the way. Her automobile is pictured here in Reno where she received a giant key to the city. The trip took 49 days August 25 to October 19, 1915, and Anita was hailed as a hero.
Anita King Drives from L.A. to New York City, 1915: Anita King was the first woman to drive across the United States alone. She drove a Kissel Kar using Firestone tires and was backed by Paramount Studios, where she appeared in comedies and did automobile stunts. The trip included a stop at the Panama-Pacific Exhibition in San Francisco and other publicity appearances along the way. Her automobile is pictured here in Reno where she received a giant key to the city. The trip took 49 days August 25 to October 19, 1915, and Anita was hailed as a hero.
A 'Cabinet Card' of the Riverside Hotel by E.P. Butler probably from the 1890s.
A "Cabinet Card" of the Riverside Hotel by E.P. Butler probably from the 1890s. (For more information on Cabinet Cards, see this reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cabinet_card).
Calavada Auto Company, 35 East Fourth Street. Circa 1930, this is 'trade-in' day for Model Dairy swapping its Ford Model T pickups for newer Model A's. The Ford dealership was located on the northwest corner of Fourth Street and University Avenue (now Center Street) and remained there for many years before moving to a Kietzke Lane location. A residence and service station are visible on the far right.
Calavada Auto Company, 35 East Fourth Street. Circa 1930, this is "trade-in" day for Model Dairy swapping its Ford Model T pickups for newer Model A's. The Ford dealership was located on the northwest corner of Fourth Street and University Avenue (now Center Street) and remained there for many years before moving to a Kietzke Lane location. A residence and service station are visible on the far right.
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