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Liberty Belle Saloon & Restaurant
1958-2006
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The Liberty Belle Saloon & Restaurant, opened in 1958 by the Fey Brothers , was named for their Granddpa's famous original slot machine. The enterprise was opened as a bar embellished with a modest collection of antiques. These, plus numerous early slot machines and other early western items collected over the years were either in use or displayed throughout the building. The collection grew rapidly resulting in the second floor overflowing with collectibles. In 1962, the building with two lots was purchased for $117, 000 on a Contract of Sale, with a $3,000 down payment. It wasn't until two years later that the Fey Brothers obtained legal ownership.The building with an additional lot was sold to the Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority in 2006. |
| Liberty Belle1958 Before opening a false front was constructed on the former "Lil" Red Barn to give the building more of an old saloon apparance. The business was dubbed the Liberty Bell Saloon and Museum. Shortly afterwards dinner was introduced and an "E" was addeded to Belle. In 1967 a large addition was added to the south side of building for a melodrama theater. |  |
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Belle 2000 The building was constantly remodeled. As there was no room inside for the wagons they were placed on the roof. Shown near the front of the building was a Studebaker surrey, a farm wagon and a Virginia City hose cart, all part of the 20 piece horse drawn vehicle collection. The planter in the foreground contains a plaque that formerly marked the site of Grandpa Fey's San Francisco slot machine factory. and a 1874 cast iron Virginia City gas lamp post. |
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