Wingfield Park Amphitheater - 1992 - Reno, NV
N 39° 31.448 W 119° 48.974
11S E 257928 N 4378730
This dated plaque, along with two other plaques, resides on a brick wall on the west side of the Wingfield Park Amphitheater along the Truckee River in downtown Reno.
Waymark Code: WMMDMG
Location: Nevada, United States
Date Posted: 09/05/2014
Views: 5
The Wingfield Park Glen Little Amphitheater is located in the heart of the park and was erected in 1992. There are three plaques monumented on the outside wall of the amphitheater. One plaques mentions the dedication of this amphitheater on June 6, 1992. Another plaque is dedicated to Reno City Council for making arts and culture a priority in Reno in 1996. The third plaque is dedicated to Glen Little, known as "Reno's Music Man" and for which this amphitheater was renamed in his honor. This amphitheater is host to numerous events and festivals throughout the year, one of which is Reno's Gay Pride Festival for which Wingfield Park is often known as 'Rainbow Park'.
This amphitheater also has a cornerstone imbedded into its structure here.
Year built or dedicated as indicated on the structure or plaque: 1992
Full Inscription (unless noted above):
WINGFIELD PARK AMPHITHEATER
Dedicated June 6, 1992
Redevelopment Agency Board
Peter Sferrazza
Karen Bryan Jud Allen
Gus Nunez Florence Lehners
Kathryn Wishart Sue Smith
Bernice Martin-Mathews Grant Sims
Clay Holstine Executive Director
Mary Ann Johnson Administrator
Millard Reed Public Works Director
Steve Varela City Engineer
Casazza, Peetz & Hancock Architects
Sierra Builders of Nevada Contractor
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