This guide highlights the architectural and historical significance of more than sixty important homes, ranch houses, and buildings in Reno, Nevada. Known as The Biggest Little City in the World since the 1930s, when quickie divorces and casino gaming were legalized by the Nevada Legislature, Reno has reinvented itself several times during its nearly 150 years of history. Founded in the 1860s on the banks of the scenic Truckee River in Northern Nevada, Reno has had a fascinating journey, from its beginnings as an Emigrant Trail outpost, to its role in the mid-1930s invention of the hotel and casino industry. Cattle barons, mine speculators, and bank presidents in 19th century Reno built their mansions on the high bluff above the Truckee River, surrounded by extensive gardens, transforming the arid little town into what author Walter Van Tilburg Clark called The City of Trembling Leaves. Also featured is the beautiful University of Nevada, Reno, campus, with its Neoclassical buildings designed by Reno s most prominent architect, Frederic Delongchamps. Enhanced with both historical and contemporary photographs, the book includes maps, a glossary of architectural terms with local examples, and a list of architectural styles found in Reno.
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There are architectural treasures in Reno. In Historic Houses and Buildings of Reno, Nevada, Holly Walton-Buchanan treats architecture enthusiasts to the best of Reno s historic buildings set in the context of the Biggest Little City s remarkable and colorful history. The tours offered in this book will appeal to visitors and residents alike. With this beautifully published and carefully researched book, Dr. Walton-Buchanan supports the efforts of preservationists by encouraging appreciation of Reno s historic resources. Her own delight in these architectural treasures comes through in her writing. The story of Reno s architectural history is greatly enhanced by Bob Blesse s photographs. Historic Houses and Buildings of Reno, Nevada fills a long-empty gap in the understanding of our built environment. Mella Rothwell Harmon Curator of History, Nevada Historical Society --Cover blurb
A nice review for the seasoned Reno historian and a great introduction for the newcomer to the general history and architecture of Reno. This book is a launching pad to discovery of Reno s architectural diversity and can serve the enthusiast as a reference to further research. Jack Hursh Native Nevadan, local history advocate, co-founder of Truckee Meadows Remembered --Cover blurb
A nice review for the seasoned Reno historian and a great introduction for the newcomer to the general history and architecture of Reno. This book is a launching pad to discovery of Reno s architectural diversity and can serve the enthusiast as a reference to further research. Jack Hursh Native Nevadan, local history advocate, co-founder of Truckee Meadows Remembered --Cover blurb
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A native of Reno, Holly Walton-Buchanan taught in Washoe County schools for many years and was also with the Nevada Department of Education. Her first book was a history of the College of Education at the University of Nevada, Reno (2004). Her interest and involvement in Reno history and its historic architecture led her to write this book.
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Holly Walton-Buchanan (b. 1942 in Salt Lake City, UT) moved to Nevada at a young age and grew up loving Western History. After teaching history and Spanish for many years, she wrote her first book based on her doctoral dissertation, The History of the College of Education at the University of Nevada, Reno. Her second book, Historic Houses and Buildings of Reno, is very popular with Reno's old timers as well as newcomers. In 2008 the University of Nevada hired her to tell the story of the famous Mackay School of Mines, in honor of its 100th anniversary. She lives with her geologist husband in Reno and travels frequently to Italy and South America.
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A grand tour of historical architecture,
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This review is from: Historic Houses and Buildings of Reno, Nevada (Paperback)
This is a great book on the architecture of Reno Nevada. This book has it all- a lively cover, great writing and research, great photography, detailed appendixes and detailed maps. The book covers buildings from the Old West era to the present day and explores homes, businesses and ranches. It manages to pack a lot of history about the people and local culture into the listings and accomplishes this by excellent writing that never bogs down. This book is a real treat and a rich experience!
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