Fuller built a log toll bridge across the Truckee River in 1859.
Most of what is present-day western Nevada was formed as the Nevada Territory from part of Utah Territory in 1861. By January 1863, the Central Pacific Railroad (CPRR) had begun laying tracks east from Sacramento, California, eventually connecting with the Union Pacific Railroad at Promontory, Utah, to form the First Transcontinental Railroad.
Most of what is present-day western Nevada was formed as the Nevada Territory from part of Utah Territory in 1861. By January 1863, the Central Pacific Railroad (CPRR) had begun laying tracks east from Sacramento, California, eventually connecting with the Union Pacific Railroad at Promontory, Utah, to form the First Transcontinental Railroad.
In 1864, Washoe County was consolidated with Roop County, and Lake's Crossing became the county's largest town.
Once the railroad station was established, the town of Reno officially came into being on May 9, 1868.
CPRR construction superintendent Charles Crocker named the community after Major General Jesse Lee Reno, a Union officer killed in the Civil War at the Battle of South Mountain. In 1871, Reno became the county seat of the newly expanded Washoe County, replacing the county seat in Washoe City.
However, political power in Nevada remained with the mining communities, first Virginia City and later Tonopah and Goldfield. The extension of the Virginia and Truckee Railroad to Reno in 1872 provided a boost to the new city's economy.
In 1886, the state university, previously only a college preparatory school, moved from Elko in remote northeastern Nevada to north of downtown Reno, where it became a full-fledged state college.
Jeffries was held in Reno in 1910.
The all-time record low temperature is , which occurred on January 21, 1916.
Nevada is still the third-largest gold producer in the world, after South Africa and Australia; the state yielded 6.9% of the world's supply in 2005 world gold production. The Reno Arch was erected on Virginia Street in 1926 to promote the upcoming Transcontinental Highways Exposition of 1927.
Nevada is still the third-largest gold producer in the world, after South Africa and Australia; the state yielded 6.9% of the world's supply in 2005 world gold production. The Reno Arch was erected on Virginia Street in 1926 to promote the upcoming Transcontinental Highways Exposition of 1927.
The new divorce laws, passed in 1927, allowed people to divorce each other after six weeks of residency, instead of six months.
Burns of Sacramento was declared the winner on March 14, 1929, with "Reno, the Biggest Little City in the World". Reno took a leap forward when the state of Nevada legalized open gambling on March 19, 1931, along with the passage of even more liberal divorce laws than places such as Hot Springs, Arkansas, offered.
No other state offered legalized casino gaming like Nevada had in the 1930s, and casinos such as the Bank Club and Palace were popular.
While gaming pioneers such as "Pappy" and Harold Smith of Harold's Club and Bill Harrah of the soon-to-dominate Harrah's Casino set up shop in the 1930s, the war years of the 1940s cemented Reno as the place to play for two decades.
Burns of Sacramento was declared the winner on March 14, 1929, with "Reno, the Biggest Little City in the World". Reno took a leap forward when the state of Nevada legalized open gambling on March 19, 1931, along with the passage of even more liberal divorce laws than places such as Hot Springs, Arkansas, offered.
Hartley (1901–70), Los Angeles City Council member, 1939–41, born in Reno Martin Heinrich, U.S.
While gaming pioneers such as "Pappy" and Harold Smith of Harold's Club and Bill Harrah of the soon-to-dominate Harrah's Casino set up shop in the 1930s, the war years of the 1940s cemented Reno as the place to play for two decades.
The most precipitation in one month was in December 1955 and the most precipitation in 24 hours was on January 21, 1943.
Annual precipitation has ranged from in 1947 to in 1983.
Beginning in the 1950s, the need for economic diversification beyond gaming fueled a movement for more lenient business taxation. At 1:03 pm, on February 5, 1957, two explosions, caused by natural gas leaking into the maze of pipes and ditches under the city, and an ensuing fire, destroyed five buildings in the vicinity of Sierra and First Streets along the Truckee River.
The most snowfall in the city in one year was in 1971, and the most snowfall in one month was in March 1952. Most rainfall occurs in winter and spring.
The most precipitation in one month was in December 1955 and the most precipitation in 24 hours was on January 21, 1943.
Beginning in the 1950s, the need for economic diversification beyond gaming fueled a movement for more lenient business taxation. At 1:03 pm, on February 5, 1957, two explosions, caused by natural gas leaking into the maze of pipes and ditches under the city, and an ensuing fire, destroyed five buildings in the vicinity of Sierra and First Streets along the Truckee River.
In August 1960, the Donner Ridge fire resulted in a loss of electricity to the city for four days.
The MSA is combined with the Fernley Micropolitan Statistical Area and the Carson City MSA to form the Reno-Carson City-Fernley Combined Statistical Area, which had a population of 477,397 at the 2010 census. ==Economy== Before 1960s, Reno was the gambling capital of the United States, but Las Vegas' rapid growth, American Airlines' 2000 buyout of Reno Air, and the growth of Native American gaming in California have reduced its business.
Many of the short stories included in Claire Vaye Watkins' collection Battleborn are set in the city. Songwriter Richard Fariña composed a song named "Reno Nevada"; it was first released on Richard & Mimi Fariña's debut album Celebrations For A Grey Day in 1965.
The song was covered by Fairport Convention in 1968 and by Iain Matthews in 1971.
The most snowfall in the city in one year was in 1971, and the most snowfall in one month was in March 1952. Most rainfall occurs in winter and spring.
The song was covered by Fairport Convention in 1968 and by Iain Matthews in 1971.
Harrah, including Elvis Presley's 1973 Cadillac Eldorado. Reno also hosts a number of music venues, such as the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Reno Pops Orchestra.
Non-Hispanic Whites were 62.5% of the population in 2010, down from 88.5% in 1980. At the 2010 census, there were 90,924 households, of which 29.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.4% were headed by married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.8% were non-families.
Annual precipitation has ranged from in 1947 to in 1983.
In the 1990s, this capacity was increased from 20 to 30 million U.S.
Thomas Dolby composed a song named "Road to Reno" as part of his A Map of the Floating City album, released in 2011. Doug Supernaw performed the song Reno which went to number 4 on the Billboard Country chart in 1993. The lyrics to the R.E.M.
The franchise was dormant since 1998, when it was named the Reno Rage, and earlier the Reno Renegades, and played in the now-defunct West Coast Hockey League (WCHL).
The population was 180,480 at the 2000 census; in 2010, its population had risen to 225,221, making it the third-largest city in the state after Las Vegas and Henderson, and the largest outside Clark County.
The MSA is combined with the Fernley Micropolitan Statistical Area and the Carson City MSA to form the Reno-Carson City-Fernley Combined Statistical Area, which had a population of 477,397 at the 2010 census. ==Economy== Before 1960s, Reno was the gambling capital of the United States, but Las Vegas' rapid growth, American Airlines' 2000 buyout of Reno Air, and the growth of Native American gaming in California have reduced its business.
The all-time record high temperature is , which occurred on July 10 and 11, 2002, and again on July 5, 2007.
The Reno-Tahoe Open Foundation has donated more than $1.8 million to local charities. Reno has a college sports scene, with the Nevada Wolf Pack appearing in football bowl games and an Associated Press and Coaches Poll Top Ten ranking in basketball in 2018. In 2004, the city completed a $1.5 million whitewater park on the Truckee River in downtown Reno which hosts whitewater events throughout the year.
Nevada is still the third-largest gold producer in the world, after South Africa and Australia; the state yielded 6.9% of the world's supply in 2005 world gold production. The Reno Arch was erected on Virginia Street in 1926 to promote the upcoming Transcontinental Highways Exposition of 1927.
In 2005, the Peppermill Reno began a $300 million Tuscan-themed expansion. Reno holds several events throughout the year to draw tourists to the area.
Senator from Nevada Greg Lemond, former professional road racing cyclist, three-time winner of the Tour de France Greg London, entertainer Julia Mancuso, skier, Olympic gold medalist 2006 Rich Marotta, boxing commentator, Los Angeles radio personality Anne Henrietta Martin, first woman to run for U.S.
The all-time record high temperature is , which occurred on July 10 and 11, 2002, and again on July 5, 2007.
Most of these are normal (vertical motion) faults associated with the uplift of the various mountain ranges, including the Sierra Nevada. In February 2008, an earthquake swarm began to occur, lasting for several months, with the largest quake registering at 4.9 on the Richter magnitude scale, although some geologic estimates put it at 5.0.
The Reno Astros, a former professional, unaffiliated baseball team, played at Moana Stadium until 2009. In basketball, the Reno Bighorns of the NBA G League played at the Reno Events Center from 2008 to 2018.
The Downtown branch of the Washoe County Library was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2013. ==Sports== Reno is home to the Reno Aces, the minor league baseball Triple-A affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks, playing in Greater Nevada Field, a downtown ballpark opened in 2009.
The Reno Astros, a former professional, unaffiliated baseball team, played at Moana Stadium until 2009. In basketball, the Reno Bighorns of the NBA G League played at the Reno Events Center from 2008 to 2018.
In addition, the region is windy throughout the year; observers such as Mark Twain have commented about the "Washoe Zephyr", northwestern Nevada's distinctive wind. ==Demographics== As of the census of 2010, there were 225,221 people, 90,924 households, and 51,112 families residing in the city.
Non-Hispanic Whites were 62.5% of the population in 2010, down from 88.5% in 1980. At the 2010 census, there were 90,924 households, of which 29.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.4% were headed by married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.8% were non-families.
The average household size was 2.43, and the average family size was 3.10. In the city, the 2010 population was spread out, with 22.8% under the age of 18, 12.5% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 11.7% who were 65 years of age or older.
The population was 180,480 at the 2000 census; in 2010, its population had risen to 225,221, making it the third-largest city in the state after Las Vegas and Henderson, and the largest outside Clark County.
The MSA had a combined population of 425,417 at the 2010 census.
The MSA is combined with the Fernley Micropolitan Statistical Area and the Carson City MSA to form the Reno-Carson City-Fernley Combined Statistical Area, which had a population of 477,397 at the 2010 census. ==Economy== Before 1960s, Reno was the gambling capital of the United States, but Las Vegas' rapid growth, American Airlines' 2000 buyout of Reno Air, and the growth of Native American gaming in California have reduced its business.
The city clerk, who records the proceedings of the council, makes appointments for the council, and makes sure efficient copying and printing services are available. In 2010, there was a ballot question asking whether the Reno city government and the Washoe County government should explore the idea of becoming one combined governmental body.
In November 2011, arcing from powerlines caused a fire in Caughlin in southwest Reno that destroyed 26 homes and killed one man.
For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.7 males. In 2011 the city's estimated median household income was $44,846, and the median family income was $53,896.
Thomas Dolby composed a song named "Road to Reno" as part of his A Map of the Floating City album, released in 2011. Doug Supernaw performed the song Reno which went to number 4 on the Billboard Country chart in 1993. The lyrics to the R.E.M.
The Downtown branch of the Washoe County Library was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2013. ==Sports== Reno is home to the Reno Aces, the minor league baseball Triple-A affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks, playing in Greater Nevada Field, a downtown ballpark opened in 2009.
Rackspace is also building a $422 million data center next to Apple. The greater Reno area also hosts distribution facilities for Amazon, Walmart, PetSmart and Zulily. ===Top employers=== According to Reno's 2016 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the top employers in the city are: == Healthcare == Reno has several healthcare facilities.
In 2016 they had the honor of performing at Carnegie Hall. Every July, Reno celebrates Artown, a visual and performing arts festival that lasts the entire month of July throughout the city.
The Sacramento Kings bought the team in 2016 and moved the franchise to become the Stockton Kings in 2018. Reno is host to both amateur and professional combat sporting events such as mixed martial arts and boxing.
In 2016, Reno was removed from the ECHL's Future Markets page. The Reno–Tahoe Open is northern Nevada's only PGA Tour event, held at Montrêux Golf & Country Club in Reno.
Reno also is an outdoor recreation destination, due to its proximity to the Sierra Nevada, Lake Tahoe, and numerous ski resorts in the region. In 2018, the city officially changed its flag after a local contest was held. ==Geography== ===Environmental considerations=== Wetlands are an important part of the Reno/Tahoe area.
The Reno Astros, a former professional, unaffiliated baseball team, played at Moana Stadium until 2009. In basketball, the Reno Bighorns of the NBA G League played at the Reno Events Center from 2008 to 2018.
The Sacramento Kings bought the team in 2016 and moved the franchise to become the Stockton Kings in 2018. Reno is host to both amateur and professional combat sporting events such as mixed martial arts and boxing.
The Reno-Tahoe Open Foundation has donated more than $1.8 million to local charities. Reno has a college sports scene, with the Nevada Wolf Pack appearing in football bowl games and an Associated Press and Coaches Poll Top Ten ranking in basketball in 2018. In 2004, the city completed a $1.5 million whitewater park on the Truckee River in downtown Reno which hosts whitewater events throughout the year.
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