Reno NV Nevada The Mapes Hotel 1970s Chrome Postcard Used

This mid-century postcard showcases Reno's iconic Mapes Hotel, mailed with an Eisenhower 8¢ stamp. A nostalgic depiction of Nevada's historic architecture.

• Features The Mapes Hotel In Reno, Nevada
• Includes Eisenhower 8¢ Stamp
• Mid-Century Design Aesthetic
• Mailed With Handwritten Message

Some wear visible on edges and surface; postmarked with a handwritten note on the back. Measurements: 5.5 x 3.5 inches.
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The image is a vintage postcard featuring the Mapes Hotel and Casino in Reno, Nevada.
Opened on December 17, 1947, the 12-story Mapes Hotel was the first high-rise hotel built in the United States after World War II and was the tallest building in Nevada at the time.
It was a significant model for future large-scale hotel casinos.
The hotel was located in downtown Reno, alongside the Truckee River.
The building was imploded on January 30, 2000.

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