Known as “The Biggest Little City in the World,” Reno, Nevada is known for its casinos, being the second only to Las Vegas as a Nevada casino destination. Situated in the northwestern part of the state, Reno is the county seat of Washoe County. The area began to be settled as early as the 1850s, when a few pioneers came to the Truckee Meadows. Mostly engaged in subsistence farming, early residents of the area could pick up some business from those who were traveling the California Trail, which followed the Truckee River westward, before branching off towards Donner Lake. Gold was discovered in Virginia City in 1850, which brought more people along the California Trail, and a toll bridge across the Truckee River in 1859. The community that grew up around the bridge site was first known as Lake’s Crossing, after Myron C. Lake, who purchased the bridge two years after it was built. Lake later deeded land to the Central Pacific Railroad in exchange for its promise to build a depot at Lake’s Crossing. The depot was built, but it was renamed Reno, for Major General Jesse Lee Reno, a Union officer who was salin during the Civil War. Reno replaced Washoe City as the county seat in 1871. When the mining boom diminished in the early 1900s, Reno gained in importance. Gambling began there in 1931, when Nevada legalized open gambling.
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Guide to learning about and searching for ArrowCreek real estate in Reno, Nevada. Included are photographs of representative homes, as well as homes which are available for sale.
http://arrowcreekhomesforsale.com/
The official site of "The Biggest Little City in the World" presents local news and weather, a calendar of upcoming events, and details about city government, businesses in the city, and other pertinent information.
http://www.cityofreno.com/
Organized in 1932, the non-profit no-kill shelter serves the Reno, Nevada region. A profile of the organization, its programs and services are put forward, available animals are highlighted, and information about its veterinary clinic is included.
http://www.nevadahumanesociety.org/
Northern Nevada news and information provider. Includes sports news, real-time weather reports and forecasts, entertainment stories, lifestyle articles, community news and headlines, opinions and classified posts.
http://www.rgj.com/
Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce
The business organization in the area showcases chamber events, local news and news which affects members, and a business directory. Also gives the reasons for joining, and offers a guide to local businesses, events, and activities.
http://www.reno-sparkschamber.org/
Reno-Tahoe International Airport
Arrivals, departures, and online flight bookings are available through the site, along with passenger instructions, transportation and parking options, and a guide to dining, shopping, and employment within the airport or its properties.
http://www.renoairport.com/
Jobs and employment opportunities in Reno, Sparks, and the Lake Tahoe region of Nevada are highlighted here, along with testimonials. Job seekers and employers may register for an account or access their existing accounts online. Listed jobs are sorted by full-time, part-time, warehouse, and hourly jobs.
http://www.renotahoejobs.com/
