Reno V.I.P. Club (Reno Gay Gay Bar and Resort/1966-1988) Size:M rising rents eventually caught up

rising rents eventually caught up with it

not reinvention

The Mainline was part of a broader network of gay bars and clubs that contributed to the vibrant nightlife and sense of community within the NW 39th Street Enclave

unpolished leather and Levi’s bar that stood proudly apart from West Hollywood gloss

where gay men gathered openly and unapologetically in an era when visibility still carried risk

Reno V.I.P. Club (Reno Gay Gay Bar and Resort/1966-1988) Size:M rising rents eventually caught upThe Reno VIP Club, originally known as Daves VIP Lounge, was a foundational gay bar and resort in Reno, Nevada. It opened in 1966 at 3001 W. Fourth Street and operated until 1988. During its 22 year run, it became a central hub for LGBTQ+ nightlife and tourism in the region. The venue was more than just a barit was a 24 hour motel and party destination featuring a pool, dance floor, and a mural of the Marlboro Man. It attracted visitors from across