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Former Future Problem Solver. Universally despised. Dog mom. Unrepentant firearms enthusiast. Opinions are mine alone.

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Reno Savings Bank Then and Now: If people just did what they said they would do, this very long story would be cut in half.

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Home Cafe Then and Now: Doak and Florence Ellis operated Home Cafe on South Second in Dodge City for more than 30 years.

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Reno Cash Store Then and Now: It's a shame when old buildings displaying true craftsmanship are replaced by bland, soulless casinos taking up an entire city block.

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Reno Brewing Co. Then and Now: During Prohibition, master brewer Jacob Hook said, "First we make good beer. Then we spoil it to make near beer.” RBC made good beer for more than 50 years.

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Memorial Art Co. Then and Now: This Memorial Day, I am remembering a company which helped families in and around Dodge City remember their loved ones for more than 60 years.

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McKissick's Opera House Then and Now: "Uncle Jake" McKissick built much more than an entertainment venue. His opera house quickly became the social and cultural center of Reno.

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Guymon Petro Mercantile Co. Then and Now: Dodge City's original Guymon Petro building was on the site of serial fraudster, bigamist, and probable arsonist Perry Wilden's grocery.

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Mt. Rose Hospital Then and Now: Sarah Hegarty, former head surgical nurse at St. Mary's, owned and operated this private surgical hospital beginning in 1914.

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Brady Implement Co. Then and Now: International Harvester Co. built a huge Dodge City distribution hub taking up more than a city block in 1929.

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Bonanza Inn Then and Now: As the Bonanza Inn is prepped for demolition, I thought it would be fun to take a look at the location's history.

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Buzz-Inn Then and Now: Dodge City's Ku-Ku Burger Bar became a Buzz-Inn when the chain failed shortly after its opening. That cuckoo clock survived until around 1972.

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Oberon Saloon Then and Now: For a few years, Prohibition and anti-gambling laws changed very little at the Oberon. Police raids and the murder of a bartender ultimately caused its demise.

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Dodge City Waterworks Then and Now: Once upon a time, we built Italian Renaissance utility buildings with dentil molding and beautiful windows.

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Sundowner Hotel Casino Then and Now: In hindsight, maybe Bill Gates playing bridge at the Sundowner was less a highlight and more foreshadowing.

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Dodge Theatre Then and Now: The Dodge Theatre is one of three which simultaneously premiered the film "Dodge City" in 1939...and the last one standing.

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Holiday Motel Then and Now: A mid-century survivor in Dodge City, Kansas for this Motel Monday.

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Olympic Apartment Motel Then and Now: Reno realtor John F Hickok purchased the property in February of 1959 to build a two-story apartment motel, which would be open in time for the 1960 Winter Olympics in Squaw Valley.

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Texaco Service Station Then and Now: The Texas Company held a grand opening at their new mission-style station in Dodge City on January 17, 1931.

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Masonic Temple Then and Now: Henry F Starbuck of Long Beach, CA designed an absolute stunner for the Reno Masonic Temple Association. The massive columns along Virginia St were solid granite.reno

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Delmonico Restaurant Then and Now: Delmonico closed more than 50 years ago and people in Dodge City are still talking about their Sunday buffet.

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