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Witness Downtown Reno as it has reinvented itself for 150 years. This tour links the Downtown Reno Arches with stories of the forces that shaped the town: railroad and mining, immigrants, as a notorious divorce and gambling mecca and now as a livable cultural hub. Walk in the footsteps of Bill Harrah, Myron Lake, Baby Face Nelson, Frederic DeLongchamps, and others.
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Bike Tour Through Old Reno |
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Ride along quiet streets under a canopy of trees in Reno's oldest neighborhoods. HELMETS are required.
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A walk in the vernacular Humboldt and Lander Streets Neighborhood. Discover the architectural treasure trove of this area, a mix of bungalows, Tudor and mission revivals, and cottage styles.
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Delongchamps Downtown Architecture |
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Go behind the scenes in some of downtown's most notable buildings designed by Reno's most celebrated architect, Frederic DeLongchamps. Visits to the interiors of the historic courthouse, the Downtown Post Office and the Vachina Apartments on California Avenue, along with several artists lofts at the Riverside are the tour's highlights.
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DeLongchamps Residential Architecture |
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This walk takes you on a neighborhood tour of many noteworthy homes, both large and small, designed by Reno's notable architect, Frederic Delongchamps. Also, hear about his life and what made him so unique to this area.
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Visit the original site of these charming and unique homes, and view seven of them at their new locations. Other examples of the Sierra Vista Addition architecture will be seen.
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Visit the site of Nevada's first state hospital (originally the Nevada Insane Asylum) at Galletti Way and Glendale Avenue in Sparks, one of the state's oldest institutions. The tour will include a look at the remaining Frederic DeLongchamps' buildings, a walk through the 106-year-old (approximately) "Stone House," and a visit to the newly re-dedicated hospital cemetery.
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Historic Truckee River Walk |
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A relaxing stroll along the Truckee River reveals eclectic architecture grounded by rich political histories and spiced with colorful anecdotes.
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