The Washoe County Court House Historical and Preservation Society

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The Washoe County Court House Historical and
Preservation Society

• Presented by the
• Washoe County Clerks Office

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The Washoe County Court House Restoration Project
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Preserving our Heritage

• As a non-profit organization, The Washoe County
  Court House Historical and Preservation Society
  is dedicated to preserving and restoring Renos
  most historic building. Along with the building,
  original documents, artifacts and art are being
  preserved and restored as well with the hope that
  one day, they can be displayed and enjoyed as
  part of our history. Through these efforts, we
  will promote awareness, appreciation and
  enjoyment of out courthouse by the public, and
  once again return the Washoe County Court House
  as a community treasure

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Preserving our Heritage

• Perhaps more than any other public building, the
  county courthouses that are scattered across the
  great expanse of out state have come to stand as
  symbols of the yearning of Nevadas early
  settlers to build not just owns but communities.
• Today, almost one third of the more than thirty
  Nevada courthouses built over the last 30 years
  have been destroyed. The destruction of these
  buildings marks a great historical loss for our
  state. Washoe County is fortunate to be left out
  of those historical casualties.

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Preserving our Heritage

• AS PART OF RESTORATION AND MAINTENANCE, THE
  ORNATE LEADED GLASS THAT ADORNS THE SECOND STORY
  DOME OF THE COURTHOUSE NEEDS TO BE CLEANED
  REGULARLY BY AN EXPERT.

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Preserving our Heritage

• Over the last 125 years, We have maintained our
  courthouse through foresight and respect for our
  heritage. Today, the Washoe County Court House is
  in need of repair and maintenance to reinforce it
  place as a unifying symbol of this community in
  the next century.
• On June 22, 1872, a cornerstone was laid on the
  banks of the Truckee River that would soon become
  the new Washoe County Court House. Today, that
  cornerstone still exists under the limestone,
  helping secure the common thread that binds our
  fore bearers to ourselves and future generations
  yet to come. By doing our part, we can continue
  to preserve and maintain this beautiful historic
  structure. Please join us in the most worthy
  effort.

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Preserving our Heritage

• THE WASHOE COUNTY COURT HOUSE, c 1923. "IF THE
  WAYFARER PASSING BY THE COURTHOUSE TONIGHT SHALL
  NOTICE THE EXTRA ILLUMINATION, HE NEED NOT
  SPECULATE THAT THE BONDAGE HAS SUDDENLY BEEN
  REMOVED FROM THE EYES OF JUSTICE, FOR IT WILL
  MEAN BUT THAT THE GRAND OPENING OF THE WASHOE
  COUNTY COURT HOUSE HAS ARRIVED." -NEVADA STATE
  JOURNAL, JUNE 1, 1911.

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Thank You
Thank you for taking the time to view this
presentation. We hope you will join us in
preserving the heritage of the Washoe County
Courthouse.
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