Making a Western film, Locations with old buildings? (Reno: shop, yard)

[Steve0125]

I am planning on making a short western film in the Reno/Carson area. I'm seeing if anyone knows of any locations with old buildings we can use.

One of the scenes we will be filming is a classic duel scene, with the gunman standing in the middle of the street. I know there's Virginia city, the problem is most of the streets are paved with modern road. We need a location that has old buildings with a dirt road.

We also need to find a bar with saloon doors

I am aware of Bartley Ranch, which has a row of old western themed sheds. The issue is there only on one side. There is nothing on the other side except a parking lot, so we could only film it at certain angles. We will use that location for the exterior shots if we cant find anywhere else though.

[johninvegas]

your best bet is to go over to the IATSE office in Reno and hire a location finder.

[ChrisMT]

Bodie would probably work. It’s in California though, near Bishop about 2 hours drive from N NV.

You can also call GOED, they have a film division.

https://goed.nv.gov/

https://nevadafilm.com/

Did you contact Virginia City chamber of commerce? They might be able to accommodate you with temporary dirt road, etc. I remember they had a dirt courtyard with saloon fronts for re-enacting shootouts. Not sure if it’s still there.

https://visitvirginiacitynv.com/

Ooooh…look at this: https://nevadafilm.com/locations/entry/943/

I wonder if the old Ponderosa Ranch film set at Tahoe is still in existence? I have great memories of visiting as a child!

https://alamedainfo.com/ponderosa-ranch/#.Ylrf-xdlAlQ