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This was a great video until a Keshmiri got involved. I've been (and even worked) in many buildings touched by that name since 1994 and the places the brothers own/run are all subpar in their conditions, often taking advantage of the clientele in every aspect. They're also notorious for false advertising and cheating their way into various endeavors because of their "money talks, bullsh¡t walks" rhetoric. Mind you, Jami is much nicer and smarter than his brother but they both use their rich roots to disparage others who don't/didn't have the same nepotist luxuries they have. Clarity: I love your videos but because of my lengthy history here, I'm going to call out some humans for their lack of humanity.

Breaking news - Reno now has a tiki bar! The first since Trader Dick's left us in 2014. Search for Pele Utu on Facebook!!! We went there tonight on opening night!

They should have at least kept some of that classic art deco friezework from the top of the Mapes and incorporated it into something downtown, or have it stretch across interstate 80 where that CVS drugstore sits over the freeway. Or SOMETHING. For me that was the old hotel's best feature and worth saving, even if the rest of it could only ever be a ruin.

What do you know about the history of Park Tower?

Great informative vid. Enjoyed this, thx. Yes, Too many wonderful old buildings go the way of the wrecking ball…only to leave us with a parking lot. Surely we as a community can do better than that. Cheers.

Good video. I like secret places, tunnels, rooftops, catwalks, crawlspaces, basements and alleyways.

You didn’t mention the Odeon Saloon in Dayton!! Mark Twain and Adolph Sutro were good friends and played pool there together often!!

Loved this video… I lived in Reno in the early 1980’s - I worked at Harrah’s. I remember the day when the Mapes/Money Tree closed. Unfortunately it was right before Christmas. Some benefactors stepped up and raised money to pay the employees. Enjoyed the tour and behind the scenes. BTW the old roulette chips at Horseshoe do have a value with chip collectors. They can fetch $5-10 each. Love your videos… keep up the good work.

From a former costume designer.....THANK YOU Karen. THANK YOU for preserving history. Many costumes are now considered works of art.

In 1985 the 2nd floor coffee shop at the Horseshoe was the morning "mustering" spot for the Reno elevator technicians. Until... I was sitting next to one of the guys and as he was eating his pancakes, I looked over and noticed a brown spot where he had cut off a piece to eat. I pointed it out and at closer examination it was revealed to be the half of the cockroach he had not eaten....

Steve another great episode. Seeing the inside of The Horseshoe again after 30yrs was a trip. The new owner seemed a little more excited about showing off the place than you were seeing the old building. I hope he and the Moneytree, The Knitting Factory, The Brewhouse owner find success with these buildings that will home thier businesses and keep some of old Reno alive and well. I miss how my hometown use to be. Seeing these old snapshots of when this town was so different brings tears to my eyes. Thanks again Steve.

Dude, that was super kool, really awesome to see the old change boxs and roulette chips laying around. Not to mention the old cat walks with the guy talking about Surveillance up there with there binoculars, just like walking in a time capsule. I worked at the Horseshoe for a very short time as a Craps Dealer in the late 80s. I remember the owner yelling at me to keep my eyes on the dice when I was the stick man. Lol If the walls of some of these old Reno Casino buildings could talk! Keep up the good works!

Todd doesn’t know his building lease from leasing the building… definitely owns the business! 😂

Now do Sundowner!!

great walk throughs, keep exploring and posting.

Worked for Harrah's in the 80's and loved old Reno. The family started going there in the 60's It was so beautiful to go down Virginia st in those days. Such a crime to see what local officials have done to Reno. The Mapes hotel casino was a monumental example of Art Deco architecture and should have been preserved. I've heard many reasons for its destruction...all bullshit. It's sickening to see what's happened to old Reno

Very good. Thanks😮

It was awesome that you were allowed to see all that abandoned history. I hope you have plans for more videos like this!

I'm with you...when you drink anything from Sierra Nevada BC. Cool video, especially when the current tenants know of, and honor, the history of the space they occupy.

Great video! This could have been split into two videos, though.

Truly excellent video dude. I’m glad you’re getting more opportunities to do these exclusive access type of looks.

Enjoy your videos. I was a cocktail waitress briefly at the old Horshoe in 1972. Also at Harold's Club for a longer period of time in the same era. Reno was a happening place then.

The Skate park downtown adds something good to Reno but definitely is not a good place to walk at night. Also, shout out to Scott on the camera but I want to see more of what they are looking at, the subject is in the frame perfectly but I can't stop wondering what they were looking at in the coin room! Loved the video, Cheers !!

Too much competition from Vegas.

I noticed that old boiler lines are still wrapped with Asbestos.. I know because my dad was a Steam Boiler engineer in San Francisco and in the Navy. This is on my part is fact. My dad has Asbestosis..but i spent many years visiting at his job.. Im fine though.. Just an observation...

Another cool video. I haven’t lived in Reno since 1994 so it was kinda going back to the days I lived there. Interesting to see how they just left things there and hasn’t changed in 30 years.

Very cool video, really enjoyed seeing they are trying to keep some of the old casino vibes going!!

I remember the Money Tree back in 1969 - 1972.

Thank you. That was fun. I hope more Reno owners see your channel and open more buildings for show and tell. I went to UNR in the late 70s/early 80s and is a blast to see these old places. Good luck!

Your videos are great. I love how genuine they are and how you can tell you put a lot of effort into telling Reno’s rich history.

Great to see behind the facades. Appreciate the owners and current operators for letting you in! A great challenge to re-purpose some of those places. Hopefully through them and others, new energy will help revitalize downtown Reno. Thanks for the story Steve!

I kept expecting a door to slam by itself or some other jump scare! Such interesting tours!

My Mother&Cousin Gladys-Used To Play-The Slots!@THE HORSESHOE CASINO!-Their Favorite Games!-Raymond "Mike" Hong!&(I Was-With Them!-I Was-5 Years Old-Mike!)😎👍!!!!!!!!!

I just love the then and now of reno.

Amazing Tour, Thanks Steve!

Oh my goodness I was going to shows at the knitting factory when I was 14 years old

What a fascinating tour behind the old scenes!

Thank you for the tour of the west side Virginian street casinos! Have always wondered what what lurked inside. After viewing this video, I am convinced that these buildings need to go. Aside from the Whitney Peak, the rest of the buildings are truly eyesores. I would be embarrassed to admit I was the owner of the Money Tree located on the corner of Second and Sierra streets. A more hideous looking building doesn't exist. They look bad from the outside and from the video, things don't get any better on the inside. Since many of these buildings have been closed for decades, can't we agree nothing will ever become of them? I would love to see a vibrant downtown Reno the people would like to visit. Aside from First Street, the rest of downtown is a bit of an embarrassment. Would love to read comments from other subscribers on what needs to be saved and what needs to go.

i was a member of the people who tried to save the Mapes. i still hate that we lost that one. So cool to see inside these two other casinos -- i'm surprised so much of it is unchanged -- that 3rd floor with the boilers and stuff in the Money Tree is INSANE. Also, i want that cigarette machine! haha. Great video as always!

absolutely festinating. i love historic architecture. thank you.

Very cool. Too bad you didn't have more lighting for those dark spaces.

Great video and awesome content. I came across your channel a few weeks ago. I was pleasantly surprised this wasn’t a realtor channel like most other Reno content creators. I was born in Reno in 81 and have never left. All of this is very fascinating please keep up the good work. I look forward to every video you drop.

I remember a guy was inside the Mapes right before they blew it up. Can't belive it's been 25 yrs

_Recently subscribed to your really interesting channel. My parents retired to Reno in the late 70s, and my Father knew Charlie Mapes personally(they were both Shriners together). I lived in the Biggest Little City from early 1982 to late 1987, and still remember the fun times I had in this Northern Nevada town. (I was also lucky enough to work as a banquet waiter for a few parties held in the Sky Room, right before it closed). Sad the building wasn't saved as a historical landmark._

awesome that you found it and got to see it

I used to go in there for $5 prime rib all the time,

The band gets ready? What gets consumed down there?

I'm still heartbroken about the mapes they tore down such a historical landmark for reno to basically put a homeless park you don't want to be around at night people laying around doing drugs and nothing but trouble absolutely DISGUSTING almost as bad as turning harrahs into apartments reno will never be the same as it was when I was a kid. Homeless, druggies panhandling downtown it's n wonder there's no tourist as there once was I don't even go downtown anymore it's sad

I so much miss old Reno.

Thanks for the videos, too bad some of the old casinos were changed so much . Hey how about a video on interesting things found in the renovations and demolition ? If not too dangerous?