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The Great GAS EXPLOSION in Downtown Reno with THEN and NOW MASHUPS + Pizza and Beer!
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- Опубликовано: 13 ноя 2023
- Downtown Reno was rocked by a historic gas explosion by the Truckee River on Sierra Street in February of 1957 - learn all about this major event and how we responded, especially the fantastic firefighters. Several businesses and the Elks of Reno were affected. I'll take you down to the exact location this took place and we'll relive the experience with historic photos mashed up with contemporary views of the same scenes. Interesting for everyone - even more so if you're a resident or thinking of living in Reno, Nevada!
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This is the place to learn interesting things about Reno and Nevada! My name is Steve and I've lived in Reno for 37 years (as an adult!). I've had a lifelong interest in historical topics, and spend much time exploring and researching this wonderful area. I started this channel to share some of what I've learned. I produced a full-length documentary film on the history of Harolds Club casino in 2015.
Perhaps you're thinking of moving to Reno and are looking for background on the area, or you're already a resident and this content might help give you a sense of place. I shall endeavor to cater to both groups!
I'm also a craft beer enthusiast, and thought I'd talk about some of that brewery scene here as well. I started homebrewing 31 years ago in 1992, and earned the Certified Cicerone designation in 2015 - this is a sommelier-esque program for beer people.
Please subscribe, share and come along with me on this journey! Thanks and cheers!
Steve
I was in a 5th grade class in East Reno when this happened. I recall the smoke was quite thick for hours. BIG news for certain. There was great coverage of Mr. Kumle and how he saved lives. Great story and photos.
Very interesting. Never heard of this before.
I wasn't yet but I very much enjoyed this.
(I'm a 1960 model living in Maryland since day one.)
The Then and Now mashup was incredible!!
Cheers!
Never heard of the February 1957 gas explosion in Reno, Nevada. Thank you for sharing this wonderful history of Reno! All of your videos are awswome! I love history very much!
Glad to provide some illumination!
I work at the Court House and drive through this intersection regularly. However, I was completely unaware of this event. Thank you for the research and wonderful presentation.
You wouldn't know driving by! Thanks for watching!
Very cool video, Thank you.
Very cool photo matchups! At times I wish that the Reno of the 1950s had been preserved as it was. I’m a nostalgic soul! Thanks, Steve for a great video!😊
Alas, all things must evolve and change... and I concur! Thanks for the kind words sir! All - please check out History Hunters for quality history on YT!
Definitely like the variety on your channel. Very unique. Thanks for posting!
Thanks - its a labor of love - cheers!
This was one of your best. I love the split screen Then and Now. Chills. We will be going to pizza and beer to check out your art.
Thanks! Tell Serge Steve sent you! Cheers!
I had just turned 10 and lived in Hawthorne. Remember Mom and Dad being concerned about family members, friends and the general public's welfare. As an exiled desert rat living in Washington State I admire and appreciate your great videos on Nevada history.
A close childhood friend was seriously injured responding to the Truckee's 1997 New Years flooding of Reno and Sparks.
Thanks! I remember that flood.
I grew up here and never heard of this. Thank you for the history 🙏🏻
Thanks for watching!!
Another great episode! And that was an AMAZING photo mashup!!
Thanks again!
wow, great episode! i knew about the explosion, and i knew it was at that intersection, but i could never visualize which stores were where until now. Your historical photo mashups are fantastic for this, and it really brings the moment to life. Thanks for all this work!
Appreciate the feedback! I enjoyed putting all this together.
Enjoyed this! I really appreciate the time you spent on the combined photos.
Thanks for tuning in!
Another amazing episode. I had actually never heard of this incident before. And the Mapes Hotel appearing in several of the old photos. Very nice.
Thanks! I had heard there was an explosion back then but wasn't sure of the exact location till I worked on this video. Cheers!
Thank you for covering the explosion of '57. My grandfather was Rocco Spina who along with his brother Frank owned the "Nevada Shoe Factory" . According to my grandfather's stories, there was a pedestrian tunnel under Sierra street where the gas pipes ran along. This is where the gas leak had occurred and leaked into basements under the west side stores. The tunnel had long been abandoned and access was difficult. This might explain why the power company could not find the leak even though the smell was quite apparent. This area experienced flooding many times and may had contributed to the gas pipes failing. My grandfather had left the store for his lunch break leaving Frank to attend the store's business. Frank was thrown through the front window when the explosion occurred and into the street where a car landed on him killing him. I believe someone who worked in the law office above the store was also killed. Frank was considered missing for several days as no body was found. When the damaged cars were towed away, Frank's body was found under the car. "Spina" is pronounced Speena. ha!
Thanks for watching and for the info!
Solid episode! I was in first grade at the time. But thinking about 1957, there were a lot of big explosions in Nevada.
Mushroom clouds in the south notwithstanding! Good call out! Cheers!
Waving from CB Lounge 2112 in Carson!! Nice work! Cheers!
Waving back!! Thanks!
I really enjoy your channel, and I love how you mixed the photos in the end. So cool!!!
Thanks - it was fun to do!
In 1957, I would have been playing in my folks back yard.
Great job on the mixed photos
Thank you! Cheers!
Very interesting. The photo overlays were nicely done. Time consuming I’m sure.
Time consuming only in that I have to get myself out there to the same locations! Fun though - thanks!
I heard about this. I would be born 20yrs and 5 days after the explosion.
Where was I? I was 3 weeks old, so I don't remember..I do barely remember my mom had talked about it.At first I thought you were talking about the Golden hotel fire on Center Street.I believe that was in the 60's.. Another great video! Thanks.
Thanks for watching!!!
Yes I was there, cut class , know the Shoe maker . Friend of Elks club janitor. 😢
I value your viewership!
I think if you did a show on Sun Valley that it would be popular even to the Reno residents not only the Sun Valley ones. People are curious about Sun Valley. I’m originally from Piedmont CA was a bellman at the Peppermill in the 90’s and decided to move back cuz it was the only place I could get a third acre and shelter for cheap
Interesting - never thought of that. Thanks and cheers!