Las Vegas History
February 20, 2009
First I they stopped using it because the roof was leaking. Now I’m hearing rumors that the Morman Church at 8th Street and Franklin is going to be razed. The building was built in 1953 as a […]
February 17, 2009
I managed to sneak out for a while on Saturday to attend the open house at Liberace’s former mansion, which is now called the Las Vegas Villa. The Villa still sports most of the decor […]
February 14, 2009
A regular reader of VeryVintageVegas posed a question that I can’t answer. Any of our “old-timers” have a recollection that might help? Jack, I’m hoping you can help me on this one. When I […]
February 12, 2009
Our good friends at the Las Vegas Villa, the former home of Liberace is in need of our help. The county is making them jump thru some hoops, and re-apply for new parking permits. To […]
February 11, 2009
If you’re already a regular reader of the Classic Las Vegas Blog, (which is on my must read regularly list), then you probably saw the special offer they’re making for their “Story of Classic Las […]
February 9, 2009
Erin and Rachel and Mary Joy attended the kickoff celebration for the Clark County Centenial last Thursday. I encourage you to visit the museum on Boulder Hiway out in Henderson. I also found the website […]
February 5, 2009
Events Planned Throughout 2009 to Celebrate 100th Year Clark County will kick off its 100th birthday celebrations in 2009 with two events in February. An opening reception for the Centennial will be held at 5:30 […]
February 5, 2009
On Thursday, February 5th we have a very unique panel centered around the history of the railroad in Las Vegas. As many of our readers know, the railroad put Las Vegas on the proverbial map. […]
February 2, 2009
Here’s 2 months notice. It’s sure to sell out early (especially because it’s FREE). I’d love to see a huge turnout of VeryVintageVegas readers. DeDee Nave and the terrific woman of the Junior League sent […]
January 16, 2009
The Mesquite Club is seeking Historic Property designation for its clubhouse at 702 St. Louis Ave. The first step in the process is a presentation to the Historic Preservation Commission for the City of Las Vegas. The Commission […]