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image by António Martins-Tuválkin, 5 May 2018
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The original contest statement, by designer Tucker Stosic, states:
The rich blue of the flag is representative of the state of Nevada, to which Reno is a proud part of. The bottom notch of the circle is silver to represent the silver mining boom in the area, which ultimately led to the rise of the city of Reno itself. Above [lies] the bright blue Truckee, which is not only a landmark of the area but essential drinking water to the current residents and was crucial to the early settlers of Reno. Above that stands the Sierra mountains, which are both a landmark of Reno and a provider of natural resources to the area. They are outlined by the color gold, to represent the rich desert Reno calls home. The star in the corner is the star on top of the Reno arch, a symbol of Reno, unifying its residents under it.Source: www.rgj.com
image by António Martins-Tuválkin, 24 November 2005
A dark blue flag with a large white map of Nevada on the hoist side with a blue five-pointed star marking the location of Reno; on the remaining area, about 2/3rds of the flag, the word "Reno" horizontally centered set in very
large white sans serif extra bold capitals.
António Martins-Tuválkin, 24 November 2005
According to the city government at reno.gov:
"The previous Reno flag
(above), created in 1959, was never adopted by the City Council. It was chosen
through a similar process as the new Reno flag: a community contest. A citizen
committee selected the top design from 73 entries and the winner was Robert
Dressler, an 11-year-old, 5th grade student at the Orvis Ring School in Reno and
one of 77 students bussed from the nearby Reno Sparks Indian Colony. The design
was translated into a cotton and silk flag and presented at a State Building
ceremony on May 9th. The Nevada Historical Society still has the original on
display in the Reno Room. Robert Dressler's flag served well as a community
banner, however, it never caught on as a popular symbol of the city."
Daniel Rentería, 27 January 2024
image located by Paul Bassinson, 5 October 2019
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https://d6dyoorq84mou.cloudfront.net
Paul Bassinson, 5 October 2019