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April 17, 2009

My Last Reno Ballpark Webcam Post

It’s been fun watching this construction. The park looks great in action. Good work, Reno!

Reno Aces First Homestand via Oxblue Reno AAA Ballpark Webcam

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I have a feeling it won't be your last...phase 2 starts in August! It would be cool if they swivelled that cam toward the 4th Street Transit Station now

Posted by: DowntownMakeoverDude | April 25, 2009 at 09:13 PM

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