Masonry Magazine September 1980 Page. 8
RENO
THE BIGGEST LITTLE CITY IN THE WORLD
FEBRUARY 26-MARCH 3
A Spectacular Setting for MCAA's '
Whether you're into gaming, recreation, Old West culture, or just plain sightseeing, Reno has plenty of exciting attractions for everyone. Nestled in the Truckee Meadows with the Sierra Nevada Mountains overlooking the city, colorful, historically charming Reno will host MCAA's 31st International Masonry Conference and Educational Trade Show, February 26-March 3, 1981 at the spectacular MGM Grand Hotel.
Top-Reno's most famous symbol the arch-welcomes visitors to "casino row" located in the heart of the city. More than a dozen casinos, both elegantly modern and classically traditional, are side by side and within walking distance from the arch.
Center The MGM Grand, newest and largest of Reno's resort hotels, is an architectural gem offering the utmost in guest accommodations and entertainment. Here the much heralded musical review, "Hello, Hollywood, Hello," is performed twice nightly. Other attractions include the world's largest casino, a 2,000-seat indoor tennis and sports pavilion, two movie theaters, and a 33-acre lake.
The MCAA Masonry Industry Showcase, featuring live construction equipment demonstrations, will be staged at the MGM entirely indoors.
Top right-Often described as the most beautiful lake in the world, the clear, azure depths of lovely Lake Tahoe are situated in the Sierra Nevada forests just 45 minutes' driving time from Reno. Winter snow attracts thousands of ski enthusiasts every year. Heavenly Valley, Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows are part of Tahoe's concentration of ski facilities the largest in the world.
Bottom right-Nearby Virginia City and Gold Hill are the best and largest existing examples of what was a booming western mining metropolis boasting a combined population of 70,000. The mining operations through 1950 supplied $500,500,000 in silver and $700,000,000 in gold, financing much of the Civil War and later a substantial part of the cost of building San Francisco.
Right-The peaceful Truckee River meanders through downtown Reno. Fish can be caught right here or at one of the nearby lakes.