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Notable Architectures to Explore in Nevada
550-foot tall (167.6 m), 520-foot (158.5 m) diameter giant Ferris wheel, one of the tallest in the world.
A concrete arch-gravity dam in the Black Canyon of the Colorado River. Its construction was the result of a massive effort involving thousands of workers, and cost over one hundred lives. The dam's generators provide power for public and private utilities in Nevada, Arizona, and California. Hoover Dam is a major tourist attraction; nearly a million people tour the dam each year.
Saint Thomas Aquinas Cathedral is a historic cathedral located in Washoe County, Nevada. It is the mother church of the Diocese of Reno and was built in the early 1900s. The cathedral is named after Saint Thomas Aquinas, a prominent 13th-century Italian theologian and philosopher.The cathedral's architecture is a beautiful example of Gothic Revival style. It features stunning stained-glass windows, intricate carvings, and a soaring bell tower that reaches a height of 140 feet.