About this property
The Virginia Street Bridge was a historic concrete double arch bridge in downtown Reno, Nevada, US, carrying Virginia Street across the Truckee River. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. The bridge is sometimes referred to as the "Wedding Ring Bridge" or the "Bridge of Sighs".
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 80002471. It was listed on December 10, 1980.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Virginia Street Bridge listed on the National Register?
Virginia Street Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 10, 1980.
What type of historic resource is Virginia Street Bridge?
Virginia Street Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Virginia Street Bridge?
The period of significance for Virginia Street Bridge is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Virginia Street Bridge?
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