Reno NV Nevada The Mapes Hotel Casino Chrome Postcard Unused Curteichcolor

This vintage postcard features the iconic Mapes Hotel Casino in downtown Reno, Nevada, prominently showcasing its grand architecture and bustling street scene from the mid-20th century. Printed using the Curteichcolor 3-D natural color reproduction process, this linen textured postcard captures vivid details, including classic cars from the era and the hotel's prominent casino signage. The image offers a nostalgic glimpse into Reno's history as a premier entertainment and gambling destination.

Published by Reno-Tahoe Specialty Inc., this postcard highlights the Mapes Hotel, once Reno's largest motor-hotel, offering 300 individually styled and air-conditioned rooms with panoramic views of the Truckee River and Sierra Nevada mountains. The description on the back mentions the hotel's famed Coach Room restaurant and nightly entertainment in the casino showroom, making this postcard a collectible piece for lovers of vintage Americana, Nevada history, and classic hotel architecture.

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