In 1953, millionaire developer Norman Biltz announced plans to build the Holiday Hotel on the south bank of the Truckee River between Center and Lake Streets. Perhaps most surprising was his insistence that unlike the neighboring Mapes and Riverside Hotels, the Holiday would offer no table games. Instead, its investors planned to promote the area as a sportsman’s paradise, an aspect Biltz thought had been all but obliterated by the city’s reputation for gambling and divorce. “For every ten crapshooters,” he said, “There are a hundred who would rather shoot birds.”Despite its many attractions, the Holiday’s non-gaming “experiment” didn’t last long. According to Biltz, one week after it opened, “you could shoot a cannon through the place.” In July 1957, the hotel was purchased by Newton Crumley and associates, who immediately added a casino floor to the southwest section of the building. The Holiday underwent many changes of ownership through the years, finally closing in 1998. Size: Unisex 3.5\" W x 3.5\" D x 1.25\" HCondition: Pre-Owned GoodThis ashtray is in very good condition. No chips, cracks or breaks. The graphics are still clear. Someone etched the initials VJO on the bottom of the ashtray. Please see the photographs as this is the exact item you will receive. Thanks for stopping by!
ITEM(S) EXACTLY AS SHOWN IN THE PICTURES.
SEE OUR response! Buy with confidence!
USA SELLERS. FAST SHIPPING
We combine shipping
Related Items:
HOLIDAY INN Hotel Bath Mat All White Heavy Cotton Vintage
$49.99
Matchbook Cover - Nevada The Holiday Hotel Downtown Reno, NV
$8.95
The Holiday Hotel Reno NV Date 1982 FS Empty Matchcover
$7.50
