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May 18, 2008

Pattern 32 – The Decorative Retro Sun Screen Designs Found In The Historic Las Vegas Neighborhoods

A fairly common design. I have pictures of it on at least a dozen properties through out the historic neighborhoods of Vintage Las Vegas.   We have examples where the blocks have been set in […]
May 18, 2008

Worst MLS Photo Of The Day – If A Picture Worth A 1000 Words

I’m still trying to imagine what was going thru the agents mind when they took this picture. Then they agent had to look at it again in order to upload it to the MLS. Pictures should be […]
May 16, 2008

Currently Available Architectural Concrete Block Is Extremely Limited – Pattern #31 In The Series About The Retro Homes In Las Vegas

The other design that I found at the big box home store the other day is just a simple cross hatch.   You’ll find this at the top of block wall fences all over the […]
May 16, 2008

Worst MLS Photo Of The Day – Retro Bathrooms In Las Vegas Are All The Rage

It’s the retro tile work in the shower that’s the feature of this bathroom. A white toilet is not a feature. A white toilet with the lid open is a TURN OFF! A vertical picture […]
May 15, 2008

Saturday’s The REALLY Big Day For Historic Preservation Month In Las Vegas

Sometimes I feel like Kristen Peterson of the Las Vegas Sun is the best friend that the Historic Preservation Movement has. Even if she spelled my name wrong once , I absolutely love not only […]
May 15, 2008

Media Coverage Of Vintage Vegas, Mid Century Modern, And The New Urban Lifestyle

No, this isn’t a passing fad. It’s actually a movement that as far as Las Vegas is concerned is still in its infancy. Nationwide, the restoration and preservation and revival of Mid Century Modern is […]
May 15, 2008

The Mid Century Modern Architectural Heritage Of Concrete Block Has Spilled Over To Current Usage – Pattern #30

I promised you that I’d do some of the patterns that are currenty available at your local big box home store.   Since it’s still available, this pattern can be seen all over suburban Las […]
May 15, 2008

Worst MLS Photo Of The Day – Bright Sunny Kitchens Are Important When You’re Home Is For Sale In Las Vegas

For the next week, I’ll be doing some extra commenting on on the WMLSPOTD. Why? Because next week I’m making a presentation to my Keller Williiams Realty Office Meeting. I’ll be posting an example of each […]
May 14, 2008

Atomic Age Alliance Meeting Tonight At The Liberace Home

My apologies that this didn’t get shuffled into the list of Historic Preservation Month activities. The Atomic Age Alliance meets Monthly on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, and it’s always at a different and […]
May 13, 2008

The Philip Johnson “Glass House” – A Handcrafted Work Of Modernist Art And Why It’s Important To Historic Preservation In Las Vegas

I’ve been emailing regularly with Martin Skrelunas. He’s the Preservation Manager of the Philip Johnson “Glass House”. The Glass House was donated to the National Trust for Historic Preservation upon the death of Philip Johnson […]