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- 1 2 Ana Koval and Patricia Lawrence-Dietz (August 1983). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: El Cortez Hotel". National Park Service. and accompanying four photos from 1983
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- ↑ Timothy M. Sweeney (November 20, 1999). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Lander County High School / Austin High School / Austin Elementary School". National Park Service. and accompanying four photos
- ↑ Boghosian, Paula (June 1982). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: McKinley Park School / City of Reno, Recreation Center". National Park Service. and accompanying photos
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