https://padlet.com/vlarsonsocialstudies/2lorxbmmezle Share 1 NV Go site, what it is and why it's important. en-us 2017-02-25 04:39:34 UTC 2017-05-17 07:08:23 UTC hello@padlet.com vlarsonsocialstudies https://padlet.com/vlarsonsocialstudies/2lorxbmmezle/wish/156167605 Tell about go site and why it's important to Nevada

Add pictures etc. below]]> 2017-02-25 04:51:51 UTC https://padlet.com/vlarsonsocialstudies/2lorxbmmezle/wish/156167605 https://padlet.com/vlarsonsocialstudies/2lorxbmmezle/wish/156211311 The Lake Mansion was built in 1877 by Marsh and purchased by Lake who is famous for collecting tolls at Lake's Crossing - a place where he charged people to get them over the Truckee River.
This grand home was moved two times and is now the home of VSA arts.]]> 2017-02-25 22:12:24 UTC https://padlet.com/vlarsonsocialstudies/2lorxbmmezle/wish/156211311 https://padlet.com/vlarsonsocialstudies/2lorxbmmezle/wish/156211320 I've eaten at Miguel Ribera's restaurant several times--yum!--but never knew that is he very important in helping Hispanic youth and in helping Emma Sepulvada with a college scholarship. Gives me a reason to eat there more often!]]> 2017-02-25 22:12:39 UTC https://padlet.com/vlarsonsocialstudies/2lorxbmmezle/wish/156211320 https://padlet.com/vlarsonsocialstudies/2lorxbmmezle/wish/156211373 The Ward Charcoal Ovens were built around 1876 to provide charcoal for two silver mines in Ward, NV.  After a few years, the ovens were abandoned then used by stagecoach bandits and shelter for prospectors and stockmen.  Ely is 20 miles from the ovens.

]]> 2017-02-25 22:13:12 UTC https://padlet.com/vlarsonsocialstudies/2lorxbmmezle/wish/156211373 https://padlet.com/vlarsonsocialstudies/2lorxbmmezle/wish/156211396 The Reno Arch --promote 1927 Nevada Transcontinental Highways Exposition, commemorating the completion of the Lincoln and Victory Highways.]]> 2017-02-25 22:13:40 UTC https://padlet.com/vlarsonsocialstudies/2lorxbmmezle/wish/156211396 https://padlet.com/vlarsonsocialstudies/2lorxbmmezle/wish/156211399 Casale's Halfway Club
I have a friend from high school that now lives in Texas and insists on eating at the Halfway Club every time she comes home to Reno. 
Casale's Halfway Club  serves Italian food and has been around for over 70 years. It was honored by Govenor Brian Sandoval as the "oldest continuously family-owned and operated restaurant in Reno, and possibly in the entire state."  ]]> 2017-02-25 22:13:45 UTC https://padlet.com/vlarsonsocialstudies/2lorxbmmezle/wish/156211399 https://padlet.com/vlarsonsocialstudies/2lorxbmmezle/wish/156211400 Lincoln and Douglas Alley were named after the rivals, Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas. It was cleaned up to open businesses such as clubs, bars, etc. The goal was to brighten the alleys with festoons of lights.]]> 2017-02-25 22:13:46 UTC https://padlet.com/vlarsonsocialstudies/2lorxbmmezle/wish/156211400 https://padlet.com/vlarsonsocialstudies/2lorxbmmezle/wish/156211408 It's exciting to think about how much activity was happening in the alleys back in the day! So many businesses with back door entrances...]]> 2017-02-25 22:14:11 UTC https://padlet.com/vlarsonsocialstudies/2lorxbmmezle/wish/156211408 https://padlet.com/vlarsonsocialstudies/2lorxbmmezle/wish/156211412 Love the Reno Historical website for all the neat stuff in the area that is right under our noses.

]]> 2017-02-25 22:14:18 UTC https://padlet.com/vlarsonsocialstudies/2lorxbmmezle/wish/156211412 https://padlet.com/vlarsonsocialstudies/2lorxbmmezle/wish/156211422 Named after Lincoln and Douglas debate. Was a haven for prostitutes until the 1920s when citizens were trying to drive the prostitutes out.  Lights were added showcasing all of the entrances to casinos and clubs.  Most of it is gone except a small area today.]]> 2017-02-25 22:14:36 UTC https://padlet.com/vlarsonsocialstudies/2lorxbmmezle/wish/156211422 https://padlet.com/vlarsonsocialstudies/2lorxbmmezle/wish/156211426 Continuously run by 3 generations since the early 1900's.

]]> 2017-02-25 22:14:44 UTC https://padlet.com/vlarsonsocialstudies/2lorxbmmezle/wish/156211426 https://padlet.com/vlarsonsocialstudies/2lorxbmmezle/wish/156211471 Coney Island Bar was originally in Reno. Ralph Galetti was the owner in 1922. It was originally called the Sugar Plum]]> 2017-02-25 22:16:00 UTC https://padlet.com/vlarsonsocialstudies/2lorxbmmezle/wish/156211471 https://padlet.com/vlarsonsocialstudies/2lorxbmmezle/wish/156211511 Miguel Ribera was a local chef...who knew...]]> 2017-02-25 22:17:43 UTC https://padlet.com/vlarsonsocialstudies/2lorxbmmezle/wish/156211511 https://padlet.com/vlarsonsocialstudies/2lorxbmmezle/wish/156211531 1939 the Dr. Pepper arrived in Reno on S. Virginia. It produced bottled DP for 5 yrs and then it became an Auto Body Shop, then an Upholster Shop and now it's The Melting Pot.

]]> 2017-02-25 22:18:20 UTC https://padlet.com/vlarsonsocialstudies/2lorxbmmezle/wish/156211531 https://padlet.com/vlarsonsocialstudies/2lorxbmmezle/wish/156211532  The Lake Mansion was built in by Myron Lake the former toll bridge operator on the Truckee River. The house has been moved two times and reflects the Italianate Style of Architecture

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