Downtown Makeover News

New Sign for The Virginian in Downtown Reno

Massive RAAB Meeting Update Includes Siegel, RTC, New Projects and More

Casino Lettering Coming Down on Virginian. 

Virginian Pulls Major Permit for Room Remodels.

Siegel Group Teases Virginian Exterior Rendering

Siegel Group, Downtown Transit, and Downtown Motels Take Center Stage at RAAB Meeting.

Check out progress on the Marriott Courtyard, a new distillery begins demo work, and more.

Siegel Group/Suites has pulled a demo permit for all exterior signs for the Virginian, the large, closed tower adjacent to City Hall on Virginia Street. Down will come anything that says 'Virginian' on the exterior, including the large sign on the tower facing Virginia Street.

Speaking of construction permits for former hotel/casinos, Siegel Group has pulled a demo permit for interior walls, flooring and ceiling. Not sure what they have planned but it shounds like it might be more than just kitchenettes.

A Day of Sneak Peeks Part 3: Plans for the Virginian.

The Virginian is the long-closed hotel casino located on Virginia Street just north of City Hall and First Street, on the east side of Virginia Street. On the same day I was checking out Ross Apartments and the Shelter, Downtownmakeover fan Matt Orchowski went on a tour of the Virginian, snapped some photos, and learned some surprising facts about the building.