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History of Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
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About Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Clark, Nevada, USA
Bugsy Siegel named his Las Vegas casino "The Flamingo" for the long legs of his showgirl sweetheart, Virginia Hill.
Bugsy Siegel named his Las Vegas casino "The Flamingo" for the long legs of his showgirl sweetheart, Virginia Hill.
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I Love NEVADA Mug – Las Vegas, Hoover Dam & Lake Tahoe Coffee Cup
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LOCAL HISTORY
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1905 - May 15 - Las Vegas Nevada founded
1911 - Las Vegas is incorporated
1931 - The Pair-O-Dice Club was the first casino to open on Highway 91, the future Las Vegas Strip.
In March 1931 Governor Fred Balzar signed into law the bill legalizing gambling in the state.
1932 - CORONER'S JURY PROBES FATAL DAM EXPLOSION
LAS VEGAS, Nev., June 23 - (UP) - A dynamite explosion which claimed the lives of two men and injured three others late Saturday night, near the site of Boulder dam, was scheduled for investigation by a coroner's jury today.
The dead were William Bryant, 42, and Jim Sweeney. Lee Ivey, C. Buckston, 25, and Press Hughes, 28, were the injured, Ivey the most seriously.
The blast, which happened in the Nevada tunnel on the Six Companies' railroad to the damsite, occurred when Sweeney too vigorously tamped a charge of 60 per cent dynamite into a hole, it was said.
Other premature blasts and slides on the preliminary dam work have killed five men during the past two months.
The dead were William Bryant, 42, and Jim Sweeney. Lee Ivey, C. Buckston, 25, and Press Hughes, 28, were the injured, Ivey the most seriously.
The blast, which happened in the Nevada tunnel on the Six Companies' railroad to the damsite, occurred when Sweeney too vigorously tamped a charge of 60 per cent dynamite into a hole, it was said.
Other premature blasts and slides on the preliminary dam work have killed five men during the past two months.
1941 - Las Vegas strip was estabished
1946 - December 26 - Flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas opens
1955 - Riviera Hotel became first high-rise
1956 - $200,000 FIRE SWEEPS VEGAS' BOULDER CLUB
LAS VEGAS, Nev., Nov. 26 - (AP) - One of Nevada's oldest casinos, the Boulder Club, was gutted by fire last night at a loss estimated by Fire Chief Elmer Gates, at $200,000.
As firemen played hoses on the flames, croupiers hurriedly removed stacks of chips and silver dollars. Money and chips were loaded into a police car and taken for safe keeping to the adjoining Horseshoe club.
One of an estimated 2,000 persons jamming the downtown area to watch the blaze said; "That police car was so full of dough I thought it was going to tip over."
Firemen said the blaze started in upstairs dressings rooms.
The club was issued its gambling license, one of the state's first, in 1929.
As firemen played hoses on the flames, croupiers hurriedly removed stacks of chips and silver dollars. Money and chips were loaded into a police car and taken for safe keeping to the adjoining Horseshoe club.
One of an estimated 2,000 persons jamming the downtown area to watch the blaze said; "That police car was so full of dough I thought it was going to tip over."
Firemen said the blaze started in upstairs dressings rooms.
The club was issued its gambling license, one of the state's first, in 1929.
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1957 - September 19 - 1st underground nuclear explosion at Las Vegas Nevada
1959 - The longest running show in Las Vegas is the Follies Bergere at the Tropicana Hotel and Casino. It opened in 1959.
The production numbers in "Showgirls" were written specifically for the Paul Verhoeven film and shot in the Horizon Hotel at Lake Tahoe. The bulk of the movie used locations located at the Luxor and the Forum Shops at Caesars.
1980 - November 21 - MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas in fire; 84 die
Here's a list of places to go and things to do in Las Vegas, Nevada:
The Las Vegas Strip: This iconic stretch of South Las Vegas Boulevard is home to some of the world's most famous hotels and casinos. You can simply walk along the Strip, taking in the lights and architecture, or pop into some of the renowned casinos like the Bellagio, The Venetian, or Caesars Palace.
Fountains of Bellagio: Don't miss the mesmerizing fountain show at the Bellagio. It's a free attraction where water dances to music and is illuminated by lights. Shows happen in the evenings and are a must-see.
High Roller Observation Wheel: This giant observation wheel in the LINQ Promenade offers stunning panoramic views of the Las Vegas skyline. It's especially beautiful at sunset and nighttime when the city comes alive.
Eiffel Tower Viewing Deck: Located at the Paris Las Vegas hotel, this half-scale replica of the Eiffel Tower offers breathtaking views of the Strip. It's particularly romantic in the evening.
The Mob Museum: If you're into history and crime, this museum in...
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Fountains of Bellagio: Don't miss the mesmerizing fountain show at the Bellagio. It's a free attraction where water dances to music and is illuminated by lights. Shows happen in the evenings and are a must-see.
High Roller Observation Wheel: This giant observation wheel in the LINQ Promenade offers stunning panoramic views of the Las Vegas skyline. It's especially beautiful at sunset and nighttime when the city comes alive.
Eiffel Tower Viewing Deck: Located at the Paris Las Vegas hotel, this half-scale replica of the Eiffel Tower offers breathtaking views of the Strip. It's particularly romantic in the evening.
The Mob Museum: If you're into history and crime, this museum in...
GENEALOGY IN LAS VEGAS
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