Downtown Las Vegas Archives

May 19, 2008

Historic Preservation Day In Las Vegas

“RE-INVENTION” Photographic Display At Las Vegas City Hall First up on Historic Preservation Day For Las Vegas was “Re-Invention”. Our very own cultural historian, and occasional guest blogger Brian Paco Alvarez curated a photographic exhibit […]

May 13, 2008

Re-Invention:The Las Vegas News Bureau Captures the Essence of Downtown

To kick – off the state-wide Preservation Week, Re-Invention focuses on the evolution or Re-Invention of downtown Las Vegas by comparing historic and current images of buildings such as Binion’s Hotel on Fremont Street and […]

May 9, 2008

The Medical District Of Downtown Las Vegas Has Some Great Post Modern Architecture

Because I was at the Wolfson Lofts several times these last few weeks, I took the opportunity to do some driving around. There’s lots of new buildings, and some very creative architecture. The Medical District […]

May 5, 2008

Massive Crowds Get Exposed To Downtown Las Vegas Redevelopment

I had the opportunity to speak to several dozen “suburbanites” and visitors over the weekend. I didn’t have to go very far to find them. They were among the 10’s of thousands of people who […]

April 30, 2008

A New And Revitalized Urban Core For Las Vegas

Last week, at the official groundbreaking for Union Park, Mayor Goodman was waving a New York Times article about the project. I’ve had the link to it since then, but didn’t realize that it was […]

April 28, 2008

Yea! WE Won A Graffiti Battle Between The City Of Las Vegas And Nevada Power

There’s a major power easement that runs north and south clear thru the valley. It’s called the Spencer Easement. It cuts thru the downtown historic neighborhoods, francisco park, Paradise Palms, and keeps going to Flamingo, […]

April 28, 2008

You’re Invited – Grand Opening Of Wolfson Lofts In Downtown Las Vegas

We attended the VIP Broker opening Last Thursday night, and were WOWED with just about every aspect of these fabulous lofts. Saturday May 3, from Noon to 3pm is the public open house. Mayor Goodman […]

April 21, 2008

“Lawyer’s Row” In Downtown Las Vegas Is Now Part Of The Arts Scene As Well

Michelle Quinn, The forrmer director of the Godt-Cleary Gallery has opened shop in “lawyer’s row”. Once again, Kristen Peterson of The Las Vegas Sun tells the story. More good press for the new downtown that we love so much. […]

April 17, 2008

Urban Living Tour Of Downtown Las Vegas Showcases New Developments and Hi Rise Living

See what life is like in downtown Las Vegas on the Downtown Urban Living Tour Friday, May 2nd, from 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm, in conjunction with First Friday. Join us at the Celebrity Nightclub […]

April 11, 2008

Oakey Dokey – Cruising The Main Drag Of The Downtown Las Vegas Historic Neighborhoods

Oakey Avenue is one of those misaligned streets that drive me so crazy. On the west side, it continues eastward over the railroad tracks, but becomes Western Avenue for a short distance till you get […]