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Reno
Washoe County,
Zip Code
The Biggest Little City in the World
America's Adventure Place
The Neon Babylon
The Nevada state capital is Carson City.
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Location
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Reno historical events.
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Reno Organizations, Churches, and Sports.
Reno Libraries.
Reno Schools.
Zip Codes
89501, 89502, 89503, 89506, 89509, 89510, 89511, 89512, 89523
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Statistics & Facts
The population of Reno is approximately 133,850 (1990).
The approximate number of families is 61,384 (1990).
The amount of land area in Reno is 179.0 sq. kilometers.
The amount of land area in Reno is 69.1 sq. miles.
The amount of surface water is 0.6 sq kilometers.
The distance from Reno to Washington DC is 2428 miles. The distance to the Nevada state capital is 27 miles. (as the crow flies)
Reno is positioned 39.53 degrees north of the equator and 119.82 degrees west of the prime meridian.
Reno elevation is 4,505 feet above sea level.
Reno median income is $45,122 (2005).
The Reno median home price is $350,700 (2005).
Reno miscellany.
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Location
Reno location: On Interstate 80, 22 miles northeast of Lake Tahoe and the California border. It is about 26 miles north of Carson City, the state capital. Other nearby communities include Sun Valley, Sparks, Verdi, Verdi-Mogul, Lemmon Valley-Golden Valley, North Valleys, Spanish Springs and Cold springs. Try this map page for Rento and the area.
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Climate & Weather
The weather in Reno is seasonal though pleasant most of the year. The summer season is the best time to visit if you want blue skies and sunshine. Winter travellers will have snow, but then, skiing in nearby facilities is at its best during the winter! The highest temperature recorded for Reno was 108 in 2002 and the lowest was -19 degrees in 1890. Generally summer temperatures are in the 90s while winter temperatures average about 46 degrees F. Snowfall is usually light in the area. Try this current weather page for Reno.
The average winter temperature is 34 degrees F.
The average spring temperature is 47 degrees F.
The average summer temperature is 66 degrees F.
The average fall temperature is 50 degrees F.
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History & History Related Items
Reno history: The first to come here met Charles Fuller who built a log bridge across the Truckee River in 1859 and charged crossers a toll to cross. Later, in 1861, Myron Lake bought the bridge from Fuller and enhanced the area with a mill, stable and other buildings. Lake's Crossing was the first name for the Reno area. It was a camping place for the travelers passing through. It was in May of 1868 that it became a city when the railway agent held an auction of real estate. There were 100 houses within a month. The actual name came in honor of a Union officer of the Civil War, General Jesse Lee Reno. Here is a history page for Reno. Try this timeline page for Reno history. Historic homes and buildings in the Reno area. This page includes pictures of each one.
The founding of Reno: 1868
The incorporation date of Reno: 1879
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Attractions
Reno attractions: National Automobile Museum
10 South Lake Street
Reno, Nevada 89501
Phone: 775-333-9309
Display of over 200 antique, classic, vintage and special interest automobiles in 4 galleries and on 4 authentic street scenes; multi-media theatre presentation; Museum Store; world-famous automotive library offers research by mail. Available for special events. Open Monday-Saturday 9:30am to 5:30pm, Sunday 10:00am to 4:00pm (Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas). Find more information about Reno here! Ski Reno Tahoe
P.O. Box 20935
Reno, NV 89515-0935
Phone: 800-588-SNOW Nevada Museum Of Art
160 West Liberty Street
Reno, NV 89501
Phone: 775-329-3333 Fleischmann Planetarium
University Of Nevada Reno
1650 N. Virginia St.
Mail Stop 272
Reno, NV 89557
Phone: 775-784-4812
Showtime hotline: 775-784-4811 Lake Mansion
250 Court Street
Reno, NV
Phone: 775-826-6100 See rock art sites around the Reno area.
These are markings, generally either painted or engraved on rocks or in stone by historic cultures of the area. The Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival
held each summer near Reno. Arts and Culture links for the Reno area. The Reno Pops Orchestra
P.O. Box 20952
Reno, NV 89515
Phone: 775-673-1234
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