February 2008

February 12, 2008

Uncle Jack Makes It To The Front Page Of Google – Still Working On Getting Jack LeVine Off Of Page 2

You’ll probably notice that I started using the terms “Uncle Jack” and my name “Jack LeVine” in some of the headlines for various posts. There’s a reason for it that has NOTHING to do with my […]

February 12, 2008

The Dog Days Of Winter In Uncle Jack’s Very Vintage Vegas

I probably butchered the meaning of “Dog Days” but there’s 3 stories that popped up between last night and this morning. First, I rescued a dog this morning at 6:30 near Oakey and 8th Street. […]

February 12, 2008

Worst MLS Photo Of The Day – NO MORE BEDS

Because I’ll never be able to top (or bottom) yesterdays bed. So instead we’ll switch to kitchens. This one looks nice, but it might be difficult to work in it. The only […]

February 11, 2008

The Susan Saga Continues – The Pursuit of Urban Living In Las Vegas

Susan Dean was the VERY FIRST out of town person to find VeryVintageVegas. It’s been a while since Susan wrote of her adventure in selling a 50’s modernist home in Spokane, moving to Las Vegas, […]

February 11, 2008

Worst MLS Photo Of The Day – 4 Poster Beds Have Multiple Uses

It’s safe for work folks. Don’t worry. But it did stir the imagination. On the other hand, it does show the extra special feature of the home… a window in the bedroom. I hope they […]

February 11, 2008

Foreclosures: 100 worst hit zip codes – But They’re NOT In Vintage Las Vegas

Iâ€™ve said it many times and will keep repeating it. The foreclosure problem was a suburban thing. Iâ€™m told thereâ€™s whole neighborhoods inÂ the Summerlin, Anthem, Green Valley and Alliante areas that look like abandoned ghost […]

February 9, 2008

Drastic Price Reduction And Open House Saturday And Sunday at 1720 S. 15th Street

Our stunningly redone listing at 1720 15th Street has had the price changed from 450k down to 399,900! All the photos and a virtual tour can be found in the gallery in the left column […]

February 9, 2008

Moulin Rouge, The Historic West Las Vegas Hotel and Casino Obtains New Funding For Restoration

From yesterday’s Review Journal: “Moulin Rouge gets help, Developer found to help revival of Bonanza Road hotel” Wikipedia’s got some good history of the Moulin Rouge: The Moulin Rouge opened on May 24, 1955, […]

February 9, 2008

Dust Gallery Opening Demonstrates The Continual Improvement Of The Downtown Las Vegas Arts District

Congratualtion to Naomi Arens of Dust Gallery. Their new gallery space is now open in the Soho Lofts building at Charleston and Las Vegas Blvd. About 200 attended last nights grand opening. Many notable and […]

February 8, 2008

Worst MLS Photo Of The Day – It’s Still Bedroom Week In Vintage Las Vegas Vegas

Which is worse? Blurry or Covered with dirty clothes. You decide. The only thing worse than a bad picture is NO PICTURES AT ALL! Tags: jack+levine, uncle+jack

February 7, 2008

Standing Room Only At Howard Hughes Book Premier – A Major Player In Las Vegas History

We were so pleased with the huge turn out for Classic Las Vegas and the Nevada History Museums book launch of Geoff Schumacher’s new book “Howard Hughes: Power, Parnoia and Palace Intrigue.” Seating was set […]

February 7, 2008

Maude Frazier Hall Needs Your Help – Historic Mid Century Modern Building At UNLV Las Vegas

Our favorite Mid Century Modern Enthusiast MaryMargaret Stratton from the Atomic Age Alliance needs more signatures for the online petition to save this historic mid century modern building. Mark Adams From […]