A thing of beauty

This article was published on 03.14.13

Reno residents last weekend gathered in the former downtown Reno Post Office at a farewell party held by the Historic Reno Preservation Society. The U.S. Postal Service has moved out. The gorgeous 1932 art deco building has ornate features inside and out. The building could have stayed in public hands, but after it was turned over to the city, it was kept in city ownership for less than 24 hours and then sold for $1.2 million to a developer with very little public input on the decision. (See “<a href=15 minutes”.)">

Reno residents last weekend gathered in the former downtown Reno Post Office at a farewell party held by the Historic Reno Preservation Society. The U.S. Postal Service has moved out. The gorgeous 1932 art deco building has ornate features inside and out. The building could have stayed in public hands, but after it was turned over to the city, it was kept in city ownership for less than 24 hours and then sold for $1.2 million to a developer with very little public input on the decision. (See “15 minutes”.)

Photo By Dennis Myers

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