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City presses ahead with demolition

Thursday, Sept. 30, 1999 | 11:52 a.m.

RENO -- The Reno City Council is refusing to reconsider its vote to demolish the historic Mapes Hotel.

Despite pleas from local preservationists to let a San Francisco developer make a new proposal, council members said Tuesday the city already has awarded a demolition contract for the 52-year-old landmark hotel and would not revisit the matter.

Built in 1947, it was the first place to house a hotel, casino and live entertainment under one roof.

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