1940’s Divorce Ranches Keychain and key

vintage key tag from the Sierra Gables Ranch in Reno, Nevada. The ranch operated as a "dude ranch" or "guest ranch," a unique type of lodging in the mid-20th century, primarily catering to individuals, often women, seeking a six-week residency required for a Nevada divorce. Clientele:** These ranches were a key part of the "Reno divorce industry," offering a taste of the West with activities like horseback riding and fishing to wealthy visitors while they established Nevada residency for a quick, legal divorce. Property: The ranch comprised over 23 acres and featured a large, two-story white Colonial residence. Real estate brochures from the time show it as a high-end destination. Status: The ranch stopped operating as a guest ranch decades ago, and properties like this have since been the subject of historical preservation efforts and documentation.