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- Early History of the Las Vegas...
Clark County Government Center
Friday, June 5 at 6:00pm - This History of the Mob in Las...
The El Cortez Hotel & Casino
Friday, June 5 at 3:30pm - Untoled Stories: Architecture ...
The Las Vegas Springs Preserve
Thursday, June 4 at 6:30pm - Smith Center ForThe Performin...
The Smith Center for the Performing...
Tuesday, May 26 at 10:00am - Untold Stories: Cultural Touri...
Las Vegas Springs Preserve Desert L...
Thursday, May 7 at 6:30pm
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On Thursday, November 5th, "Untold Stories" will take a look at Howard Hughes.
The enigmatic millionaire is best known
for his buying spree of Las Vegas hotels in the mid-1960s. We will
take a look at Hughes not only in that era but an earlier era, when he
used to visit Las Vegas, hang out with locals and drop by the show...rooms
and casinos of the day.
Panelists include:
Geoff Schumacher, author of "Howard Hughes: Power, Paranoia and Palace Intrigue"
Paul Winn, who worked for Hughes and later Summa Corp.
Robert McCaffrey, who knew Hughes in his aviation daysRead More
The enigmatic millionaire is best known
for his buying spree of Las Vegas hotels in the mid-1960s. We will
take a look at Hughes not only in that era but an earlier era, when he
used to visit Las Vegas, hang out with locals and drop by the show...rooms
and casinos of the day.
Panelists include:
Geoff Schumacher, author of "Howard Hughes: Power, Paranoia and Palace Intrigue"
Paul Winn, who worked for Hughes and later Summa Corp.
Robert McCaffrey, who knew Hughes in his aviation daysRead More
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Las Vegas in the 20th Century
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Two things worth seeing before they're gone: Wayne Newton and the Tropicana! Mr. Las Vegas is performing at the historic Tropicana and
is hinting that this may be his last round of shows before
retirement, while the Tropicana is entering a new era with a big
remodel on it's way which will include the demo/remodel of the p...ool
area and the bungalows, which guests have been staying in even before
the casino was operational! Sneak a peak at old time Las Vegas before
it's gone!Read More
is hinting that this may be his last round of shows before
retirement, while the Tropicana is entering a new era with a big
remodel on it's way which will include the demo/remodel of the p...ool
area and the bungalows, which guests have been staying in even before
the casino was operational! Sneak a peak at old time Las Vegas before
it's gone!Read More
Source: www.troplv.com
It's fitting that “Mr. Las Vegas” is celebrating 50 years on the Strip at the legendary Tropicana. "Once Before I Go" is Wayne Newton's historic new show that takes you on a deeply personal journey through his storied career and the rich history of entertaining Vegas—and the world. ...
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Still no
Echelon...surprise! What's Echelon, you ask? That hunk of
metal that's sitting on the lot where Boyd Gaming needlessly and
senselessly tore down the Stardust.
Source: www.lvrj.com
Boyd Gaming Corp. has put the brakes on its $4.8 billion Echelon project for at least three to five years. But the casino operator has an idea of how to spend the money it raised for the Strip development: acquire a large chunk of Station Casinos out of bankruptcy.
LeavingLV.net An archived article from the Las Vegas Sun about the Dunes implosion, 16 years ago today.
Source: www.lasvegassun.com
As thousands of the curious today slowly passed the rubble of what was the Strip’s first high-rise hotel the question arose: What new marvel will take its place, spawned by the fertile imagination of Steve Wynn?
LeavingLV.net 16 years ago today, the end came for the Dunes North Tower, and ushered in the next era of booming construction on The Las Vegas Strip. The Dunes was the first major implosion in Las Vegas.
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The end of the old Dunes hotel on the old Vegas Strip--a favorite spot from my 1990-92 days in Las Vegas. Before, during and after views of the October 27, 1993 North Tower demolition...this is the FIRST Vegas implosion that began the trend toward the megaresorts. ...
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JANE ANN MORRISON: Physical remains of Moulin Rouge should go; its history will stay - News - Review
Source: www.lvrj.com
Guilt-ridden about betraying my core beliefs about historic preservation, I found myself agreeing with Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman: It's time for the Moulin Rouge to go.
LeavingLV.net Please support our good friend Lynn Zook this Saturday!
LIFE OFFSTAGE: Displaced 'Folies' showgirls reluctantly moving on from dancing - Neon - ReviewJourna
Source: www.lvrj.com
They kicked it high in the longest-running show in Las Vegas history. Now, they're mostly just kicking it. Six months after the final curtain fell on "Folies Bergere" at the Tropicana, only one of its final nine showgirls has another show to show for it.
LeavingLV.net The county will host a free gala on Nov. 14 at the Clark County Museum in celebration of the re-opening of the historic Candelight Wedding Chapel.
LeavingLV.net Just in time for Halloween. We'll be picking this up, will you?
Source: www.rgj.com
Clocks might not exist in Las Vegas casinos, but ghosts do, according to a fun little book recently released by paranormal researcher Janice Oberding. 'The Haunting of Las Vegas,' (Pelican Publishing
Source: www.lvrj.com
The Moulin Rouge property, once an acclaimed hotel-casino that got international attention, is a "blight" and a "monstrosity" that needs to be razed to the ground, two Las Vegas officials said Wednesday.
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Las Vegas in the 20th Century
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http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2009/sep
Photographer’s Old Vegas work to be at center of upcoming events - Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009 | 2 a.m
Source: www.lasvegassun.com
Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009 | 2 a.m. - Dennis McBride knew about a collection of photographs given to the Nevada State Museum, but only recently did the curator of history and collections realize the richness of the supply left behind by photographer Jay Florian Mitchell. ...
LeavingLV.net Join us for the story of this legendary and now lost casino.
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Las Vegas in the 20th Century
