Johnson-Jeffries Prize Fight

A crowd gathers on Commercial Row in downtown Reno for the Johnson-Jeffries Prize Fight on July 4, 1910. The fight took place east of town along Fourth Street, and spectators took the train and streetcars to get there. on the left the train depot and a locomotive can be seen. Some signs seen along Commercial Row are White House Clothing Co, Arcade Bar, Louvre Lacey Saloon, and the Oberon Saloon.

Date Uploaded: July 7, 2024

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Source Caption: A celebratory 4th of July scene in Reno Nevada circa 1910. Lots to see in this image with so much activity. Stories within stories! Fantastic old postcard image.

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