After Uncle Junkee failed to save the former 1965 finished Woolworth’s building or downtown Reno for that matter as was initially touted during its brief stay there, the seven story location with 90-thousand square feet of total space is now up for sale for a reported $9 million.
It was initially owned by the Mapes family which also ran the Mapes hotel until its demolition in 2000 giving way to the current Believe Plaza.
Recent attempts to turn around the old Woolworth’s building have failed. San Francisco-based SVE Development Partners, which is reported to have purchased the property in July 2019, had its own planned revamp but it never materialized.
Opened in October 2023, the latest tenant, Uncle Junkee's, closed at the bottom floor of the downtown location in March and moved into the Reno Public Market in Midtown.
“With convenient access to public transportation and a thriving business community, the location offers an abundance of amenities and networking opportunities. Discover the potential of establishing your office presence in this lively and well-connected Reno locale,” its current LoopNet listing indicates quite optimistically.
“Embrace the vibrant energy of this flourishing district, home to a diverse array of dining, retail, and entertainment options,” it also notes with these somewhat dingy photos.