Reno in Washoe County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Veterans of Foreign Wars Historical Building

Photographed by Roboman89509, September 20, 2018

1. Veterans of Foreign Wars Historical Building Marker

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Inscription.

VFW Post #207 was formed in 1926, seven years after World War I. During the Second War, Post #9211 came into being. In 1945, the two organizations merged and built the present-day hall which opened the following year.
Despite many fundraising dances and private events, a planned second story was never built due to lack of funds.

On June 10, 2008, the building was placed on the National Register of Historic Places, under the National Park Service, in recognition of its historical significance. In July 2012, the VFW's 113th National Convention was held nearby at Reno Convention Center where President Barack Obama spoke.

Erected 2017 by Chief Truckee Chapter No 3691, E Clampus Vitus.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus, and the Former U.S. Presidents: #44 Barack Obama series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1926.

Location. 39° 29.358′ N, 119° 47.971′ W. Marker is in Reno, Nevada, in Washoe County. It is on VFW Historic Lane near Baker Lane, on the right when traveling west. Marker is on the base of the flag pole. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 255 VFW Historic Lane, Reno NV 89509, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Sierra Nevada

and in the Lake Tahoe Basin.

It is also in the American Mountain West.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within

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3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Moana Springs (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Junction House (approx. ¼ mile away); Emigrant Trail--Truckee River Route (approx. half a mile away); Historical Route - Emigrant Trail (approx. 0.9 miles away); Site of Reno Air Mail Field (approx. 0.9 miles away); Ioannis A. Lougaris VA Medical Center (approx. 1.9 miles away); Virginia & Truckee Railroad Right of Way (approx. 1.9 miles away); Major General Jesse Lee Reno (approx. 2½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Reno.

Other markers no longer nearby. Virginia & Truckee Railroad Right of Way (was approx. 1.9 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); "People thought I was crazy." (was approx. 2.3 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Veterans of Foreign Wars Historical Building and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Marc Belanger, December 25, 2024

2. Veterans of Foreign Wars Historical Building and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 23, 2019, by Frank Gunshow Sanchez of Hollister, California. This page has been viewed 759 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 23, 2019. 2. submitted on December 25, 2024, by Marc Belanger of Reno, Nevada. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.

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