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Reno, Nevada: 1926 Reno Arch

Reno's downtown "Biggest Little City in the World" neon welcome arch has been replaced several times. This is the first one, built in 1926 and moved here in 1995.

Address:
1 Lake St., Reno, NV
Directions:
South of downtown. Stretches across Lake St., just south of the Truckee River and just north of Mill St.
Hours:
Lit at night. Local health policies may affect hours and access.
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Original arch.

Original Reno Arch

The Original Reno Arch is just in the shadow of Harrah's.

[Ohio Tourist, 12/23/2015]

Reno's original welcome arch.

Original Reno Arch

The original Reno Arch was constructed in 1927 and stood in downtown Reno until 1967. It was built to promote the Nevada Transcontinental Highway Exposition. It was moved around until it found a home in 1995 on Lake Street, south of the Truckee River.

[SpicyV, 01/19/2014]

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