Cindy Ainsworth, Historic Reno Preservation Society

A native of Los Angeles, Cindy Ainsworth moved to Reno with her husband in 1978 and worked in publishing and at the National Automobile Museum, where she could indulge her passion for transportation history. In 1997, she helped to found the Historic Reno Preservation Society (HRPS), and regularly leads a historical walking tour of East 4th Street. She is also a member of the Lincoln Highway Association’s Nevada chapter. Photo by Patrick Cummings

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Interviewed in 2012, Cindy Ainsworth, a founder of the Historic Reno Preservation Society, recalls her reaction upon first viewing the intact condition of equipment inside the historic Eveleth Lumber mill building. Recorded by Alicia Barber.

Cindy Ainsworth remembers the historic walking tour that led her, Pat Klos, and Nancy Holmes to found the Historic Reno Preservation Society (HRPS)in 1997. Recorded by Alicia Barber.

Historic preservationist Cindy Ainsworth recalls efforts to install a plaque on Reno's North Virginia Street commemorating the tailor shop owned by Jacob Davis, founder of the riveted denim jeans he patented with Levi Strauss. Recorded by Alicia Barber.

Cari Lockett, Regional contact, Burning Man

Born in Reno in 1960, Cari Lockett became a regional contact for Burning Man in 2007. She talks about the range of Burning Man-related activities that occur in Reno throughout the year, including Decompression, traditionally held on East 4th Street each October. Lockett shares her thoughts about Reno’s status as a gateway to the playa and the city’s potential to become a year-round destination for those interested in Burning Man and its ten principles.

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Sharon Chamberlain & Kerry Deal, Northern Nevada HOPES

Interviewed together, Sharon Chamberlain and Kerry Deal discuss their work as Executive Director and Deputy Director/CFO, respectively, of Northern Nevada HOPES, a nonprofit community health center offering integrated medical care and support services at 580 West 5th Street in Reno.

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Noah Silverman, Co-founder, Reno Bike Project

Reno native Noah Silverman (left) is the Executive Director of the Reno Bike Project, which he co-founded with Kyle Kozar (right) in 2006. The non-profit community bicycle shop and advocacy group is located at 541 East Fourth Street. Silverman drew inspiration from volunteering at a community bike shop called The Hub in Bellingham, Washington, where he earned a degree in Industrial Technology from Western Washington University in 2005.

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Cindy Ainsworth, Historic Reno Preservation Society

Cari Lockett, Regional contact, Burning Man

Sharon Chamberlain & Kerry Deal, Northern Nevada HOPES

Noah Silverman, Co-founder, Reno Bike Project

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