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iPad

iPhone

About Reno Historical

Reno Historical is a free digital application that puts Reno history at your fingertips.

Managed by Historic Reno Preservation Society, Reno Historical is a mobile application that provides an interpretive view of the city’s history. Search for interesting people, places, and events in Reno history and enjoy curated tours of the city. Each point on the interactive GPS-enabled map includes historical information about the site, with historic images from Special Collections, the Nevada Historical Society, and other top historical collections. Many sites also include audio clips and short documentary videos based on the University of Nevada Oral History Program’s collection of interviews.

The Reno Historical app is a collaborative project with content provided by teachers, students, professors, and community members and curated by an editorial board comprised of knowledgeable local history experts. Partners and supporters include: the Special Collections Department at the University of Nevada-Reno Library, Nevada Historical Society, Nevada Humanities, the City of Reno, the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC), the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Institute for Museum and Library Services.

What's New in the Latest Version 5.0.3

Last updated on Jan 12, 2024

Old Versions

Bug fixes and other minor improvements.

Version History

5.0.3

Jan 12, 2024

Bug fixes and other minor improvements.

5.0.2

Sep 15, 2023

Maintenance update

5.0.1

Aug 10, 2022

Reno Historical version 5.0/5.0.1 includes bug fixes, a design refresh, and new features such as the ability to add bookmarks, change the text size, and more.

4.0.1

May 28, 2020

Minor fixes for previous release

4.0.0

May 26, 2020

Design refresh

3.2.0

Oct 30, 2019

-- Dark mode (activated by system settings)
-- Improved offline support
-- Support for internal links in story content
-- Improved error handling

3.1.0

May 22, 2019

Bug fixes and updated map interface.

3.0.2

Nov 28, 2018

Minor fixes and layout improvements for iPad.

3.0.1

Aug 7, 2018

Welcome to Reno Historical 3.0!
- New and improved user interface
- Native 3D-enabled maps (try a two finger swipe for a cool 3D view of the city)
- Offline functionality (text-only)
- New Discover page highlights featured and nearby content
- Stories page now shows recent additions by default, with filters for nearby and featured
- Search for stories, tours, and files
- Plus lots of technical improvements

*3.0.1 includes minor layout improvement for iPad

3.0

Aug 2, 2018

2.0.2

Oct 28, 2017

Improvements and updates for iOS11

2.0.1

May 12, 2016

2.0.1: Performance improvements
2.0: A totally new design featuring an improved reading experience and more ways to find and share stories near your current location.

2.0

May 4, 2016

A totally new design featuring an improved reading experience and more ways to find and share stories near your current location.

1.4.2

Apr 4, 2014

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