The City of Reno Historical Resources Commission (HRC) is charged with a number of duties relating to historic preservation in the City. Through education and policy development, its goal is to preserve, protect, and maintain the important and unique historical resources for this and future generations. The Commission is also the advisory board for the Mayor and the City Council. HRC meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 3:00 PM at McKinley Arts and Culture Center Conference Room. Visit the HRC website at: http://cityofreno.com/Index.aspx?page=614
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Written by Cindy Ainsworth
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Monday, December 07 2009 15:25 |
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The City of Reno Historical Resources Commission met on November 12, 2009. Some of the issues presented to the Commission included:
- The historic Jones Ranch structures and 1845 immigrant trail property:
This property is supposed be acquired for the Flood Control Project. It was noted that a condition of sale of the Jones Ranch may be for the relocation and preservation of the historic buildings. These structures include the 1865 barn and an 1859 stone creamery. During public comment, Jack Hursh, a HRPS board member, discussed the importance and history of the Jones Ranch property buildings. The buildings are featured in his publication Truckee Meadows Remembered.
Due to the difficulty of moving such structures, the Commission recommended to the Flood Control Project staff and City of Reno City Council that every effort be made to maintain in place the historical structures on the Jones Ranch. With some modification and rehabilitation, these ranch heritage buildingscould be the centerpiece for a scenic park along the Truckee River. The Commission is also concerned that a visible portion of the 1848 Immigrant Trail to the east of the Truckee Meadows Water Reclamation Facility could be lost in the terracing for the Flood Project. The Commission recommended that every effort be made to preserve the trail.
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