January 2009 - Very Vintage Vegas | Las Vegas Mid Century Modern Homes

January 2009

January 30, 2009

Contemporary Arts Center And Opportunity Village Fundraiser Is Huge Success – Hosted By Ken Wolfson Of Wolfson Lofts

Hosted by Ken Wolfson at his Wolfson Lofts project, the Avenue, several hundred people packed the cocktail party and silent auction.           We’re very pleased to see so many people, (including […]
January 30, 2009

Decorative Concrete Block – A Staple Of Mid Century Modern Architecture And Design

Marguerite Goswick, a regular reader from Florida sent me a mid century modern concrete block design that I’d never seen before. If you’re new to VeryVintageVegas, you might have as much fun as the rest […]
January 30, 2009

Worst MLS Photo Of The Day –

Reader Gary Sanchez sent in this one. Blue shopping carts are not my idea of yard art. Thanks, Gary! If any of you spot one that might be worthy of being a WMLSPOTD, then send it in, […]
January 29, 2009

Worst MLS Photo Of The Day – A Topsy Turvey world

Because I’m currently living in bizarro world – where up is down and in is out and black and white go well with brown and all of it is weird….. I bring you a totally […]
January 29, 2009

Reminder – Tonight – An Urban Collaboration

This should be a fun event, and it’s open to the public. If you never got to see the Wolfson Lofts, then it’s worth it just to see 21st Century Modernism done right. I support […]
January 28, 2009

Thank You For All Your Kind Thoughts And Hugs

Without going into any details, I want to thank everyone who emailed, commented, wrote on my facebook wall or phoned. The crisis isn’t over yet, and there won’t be any long term good news. Every family faces […]
January 28, 2009

10 Cities Boasting Mini Sales Booms

10 Cities Boasting Mini Sales Booms Some cities that were hardest hit by the real downturn are experiencing mini sales booms. Las Vegas real estate properties are down 28 percent in price, but sales of […]
January 24, 2009

Uncle Jack Is….

dealing with family emergencies, and is totally distracted. Stand by. He’ll be able to start blogging and working again, in the next few days. He’s accepting all hugs, whether in person, phone, FB, email or comments. Sincerely, Paco, MaryJOY, Steve, […]
January 21, 2009

Paradise Palms – An Historic Mid Century Modern Neighborhood In Las Vegas

Here’s the other best deal in Paradise Palms (Besides the “Johnny Carson” house that is). 4000 sf on the National Golf Course. It’s 5 bedrooms and 4 baths with a 3 car garage.     […]
January 20, 2009

Vintage Las Vegas And Retro Las Vegas – What’s the Difference?

Here’s a few examples. Vintage – From the Moulin Rouge (or what’s left of it) on Bonanza in the historic west side of Las Vegas               Retro – the […]