"The Biggest Little City in the World" Arch - Reno, NV
N 39° 31.687 W 119° 48.827
11S E 258152 N 4379166
This world-famous arch was dedicated by the people of Reno to all the visitors who come to the 'Biggest Little City in the World' in 1987.
Waymark Code: WMJQ92
Location: Nevada, United States
Date Posted: 12/17/2013
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Visitors to Reno pass under the world-famous "Biggest Little City in the World" every day. What most don't know is that this arch was dedicated by the people of Reno to all the visitors of this popular city back in 1987. There is a bronze plaque located on the west side of the arch that reads:
THE RENO ARCH, WITH ITS FAMOUS SLOGAN
"THE BIGGEST LITTLE CITY
IN THE WORLD"
IS ONE OF AMERICA'S BEST KNOWN CITY SYMBOLS.
THE FIRST ARCH WAS DEDICATED IN 1926
AND THE SECOND ARCH IN 1963.TO CELEBRATE THE DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT
AND REVITALIZATION PROJECT, THIS ARCH
IS DEDICATED BY THE PEOPLE OF RENO TO
THE MILLIONS OF VISITORS WHO COME TO
THE BIGGEST LITTLE CITY IN THE WORLD. AUGUST 8, 1987 |
The Reno Arch has been waymarked many times over the years in various categories. I'm happy to be able to waymark it as a citizen dedication for all to enjoy.