By Kevin Patrick: There is a romance to ruins that mirrors the arc of life from inception to the apogee of achievement, and then the inevitable fade to decay. The apogee of achievement for this nature-reclaimed wreckage was once a Dells anchor attraction that drew more than a quarter of a million visitors in its peak year of 1972.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 @ 8:00 PM Eastern: Reno and Nevada’s history is unique, and much of it has been expressed through the bold, beautiful glow of neon. The Light Circus will preserve the city’s past, celebrating the craftsmanship, design, and visual identity that shaped the postwar boom era. Join Will Durham as he shares his vision to create a new museum with his vast collection of Reno’s best neon signs in downtown Reno. More Info | Register
By Gloria R. Nash: The 1964–65 fair’s theme, “Peace Through Understanding,” focused on achieving world peace through global interdependence. Exhibits featured 80 nations, 24 states, and 45 corporations. After the fair closed, most pavilions were demolished. Some pavilions, such as those of the United States, DuPont, and Greyhound, waited for years to be repurposed but were eventually razed.