Nevada Transcontinental Highways Exposition Pamphlet
Scope and Contents
Promotional pamphlet for the Nevada Transcontinental Highways Exposition, which took place in Reno, Nevada from June 25-July 31, 1927 celebrating the completion of the Transcontinental Highway. Celebration was held in Idlewild Park, which was newly created for the Lincoln Highway event. Information on pamphlet includes an "all roads lead to Reno" map, promotional information about Reno as a vacation destination, and a rendering of the never fully realized Idlewild Park exposition site.
Dates
- 1927
Creator
- Reno Printing Company (Reno, Nev.) (Creator, Organization)
Restrictions
Collection is open for research. Materials must be used on-site; advance notice suggested. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.
Historical Note
The Nevada Transcontinental Highways Exposition, a promotional fair, took place from June 25-July 31, 1927 in Reno, Nevada in conjunction with the opening of the Lincoln Highway. This was one of many Lincoln Highway events held across the United States. The Reno celebration included building the California Building at Idlewild Park as well as the installation of the iconic Reno Arch.
Extent
0.1 Cubic Feet (1 item)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Nevada Transcontinental Highways Exposition, a promotional fair, took place from June 25-July 31, 1927 in Reno, Nevada in conjunction with the opening of the Lincoln Highway. This was one of many Lincoln Highway events held across the United States. The Reno celebration included building the California Building at Idlewild Park as well as the installation of the iconic Reno Arch. Collection includes a promotional pamphlet for the Nevada Transcontinental Highways Exposition.
Arrangement
Unarranged.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchased from Rayman Americana in May 2013.
Creator
- Reno Printing Company (Reno, Nev.) (Creator, Organization)
- Title
- A guide to the Nevada Transcontinental Highways Exposition Pamphlet
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Jessica Maddox
- Date
- August 2017
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the University of Nevada, Reno. Special Collections Department Repository
Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center
1664 N. Virginia St.
Reno Nevada 89557-0322 USA
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