Las Vegas History
October 16, 2008
Every year, on the Sunday of Nevada Day Weekend, Dr. Lonnie Hammargren holds an open house. Four to five thousand people usually show up. This Year it’s SUNDAY NOVEMBER 2 from 1 to 5pm. Why […]
October 15, 2008
Ever curious about the early days of Las Vegas? Ever wonder how they carved a city out of the desert? Want to know how a small railroad town became the Entertainment Capital of the World? […]
October 13, 2008
I’m sorry to say that I totally missed announcing this. I usually attend events like this to be able to report them to you. JACKIE GAUGHAN TO BE PRESENTED WITH KEY TO THE CITY Casino legend Jackie Gaughan […]
October 11, 2008
A major component of the regentrification and revitalization of the urban core of Las Vegas is the history that created it in the first place. We work very closely with a variety of groups, non-profits and […]
October 1, 2008
WHAT: Dr. Larry Gragg, eminent historian and Curator’s Teaching Professor at the Missouri University of Science and Technology, will present a short talk called “There Were Few Solid Facts to Get in the Way: Popular […]
September 13, 2008
I turned the corner last evening and almost wrecked the car. The original Historic Las Vegas High School has been re-painted to match it’s original 1930’s color scheme! Even I don’t drive around downtown often enough, […]
September 5, 2008
I wish I was a better note taker. Especially when it’s a subject I’ve never studied, and is full of names that I don’t know. The whole mob scene was at its end just as […]
September 2, 2008
I mentioned this last week, but since the next week is full of urban culture and art, why not throw in some Las Vegas History. Lynn Zook will moderate a panel discussion Thursday September 4th, […]
August 30, 2008
Once upon a time, there was an amazing hideway that was owned by the International Hotel, which later became The Hilton Hotel. They used it as a private, exlusive retreat for the headliners. Elvis slept […]
August 27, 2008
The next installment of the hugely popular lecture series called Untold Stories will be Thursday September 4th at 7pm. The venue will be the springs preserve. Admission is $12.00 The Classic Las Vegas Blog has […]