The Holiday Hotel in Reno started as a non-casino hunting resort in 1956.
“Despite its many attractions, the Holiday’s non-gaming “experiment” didn’t last long. According to Biltz, one week after it opened, “you could shoot a cannon through the place.” In July 1957, the hotel was purchased by Newton Crumley and associates, who immediately added a casino floor to the southwest section of the building.”
This slot probably hails from that era. The building changed hands a couple more times and most recently reopened in 2017 as the Renaissance Reno, with no casino. Norman Biltz was just ahead of his time.
Photo by West Coast.