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Qcumber1860
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 Posted: Dec Mon 01, 2008 4:53 pm Post subject: Farewell Fitzgeralds |
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| Say what you will about the FItz..it is an IDENTITY for Reno..located by the arch..and seemingyl was one in the same with the town...to hear that it closed is shocking..OK there wer fanicier places...better facilities but HEY!! its GONE!! a HUGE HOLE now exisits..in my time coming to Reno Ive seen Flamingo..Comstock ..Sundowner..Harolds all fold..its SAD!!!! Ill miss the 2nd floor slot area..the keychains and trinkets..and yes even the elevators....Farewell old friend you served us well |
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hawk
Joined: 17 Dec 2005
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| Posted: Dec Mon 01, 2008 6:43 pm Post subject: I COULDN'T AGREE MORE |
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Good thought, Cuke!!
I too miss the place though I always struggled to find a machine to play there. Another nostalgia stamp for my album.
Last trip, we managed to burn up nearly all our comps in Molly's. the food was very good to the end. We ate nearly all our meals there (to burn the comps) even though we were staying at the Pep. |
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Bob972
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| Posted: Dec Mon 01, 2008 8:24 pm Post subject: |
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Not to forget the demise of the Nevada Club, Onslow, Riverboat and the Riverside and Pioneer up the street too. *sigh*
I happened to see Reno's Virginia Street webcam earlier this evening and noticed that Fitzgerald's still has its outdoor lights on. What a dark spot that'll be when the lights are out. |
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JD
Joined: 18 Dec 2005
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| Posted: Dec Mon 01, 2008 10:06 pm Post subject: The old casinos |
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Don't forget Harold's Club, the Comstock, Sundowner (the best prime rib deal around), and (for those of us of a certain age...) the Mapes, Old Reno, Sahara Reno, Flamingo Hilton, Primadonna & Laughing Clown.
No doubt there's more. |
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hawk
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| Posted: Dec Tue 02, 2008 12:09 am Post subject: MORE... |
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| Fast Eddie's and The Horseshoe. |
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john
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| Posted: Dec Tue 02, 2008 5:08 am Post subject: One more... |
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| The Ponderosa, which redeemed itself by becoming a strip joint. |
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mommy2boys
Joined: 17 Dec 2007
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| Posted: Dec Tue 02, 2008 8:35 am Post subject: |
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We will miss the Fitz. Yes it was old & outdated, but it had a good vibe and a homey feel.
Erin |
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lvbear584
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| Posted: Dec Wed 03, 2008 9:26 pm Post subject: RIP, Fitz |
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Fitz was one of only two casinos in Reno area that had never kicked me out for using my brain while playing. Though it deteriorated into garbage blackjack games under the final ownership, I am sorry to see it go. RIP, Fitz.
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remano
Joined: 20 Dec 2005
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| Posted: Dec Thu 04, 2008 12:35 pm Post subject: |
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If you're feeling nostalgic about old Reno casinos you might enjoy this web site. It's a little out of date but still interesting.
http://www.oldreno.net |
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