History Of Las Vegas Nevada
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A Short History Of Las Vegas
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Author : Barbara Land
language : en
Publisher: University of Nevada Press
Release Date : 2004-03-01
A Short History Of Las Vegas written by Barbara Land and has been published by University of Nevada Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-03-01 with History categories.
Today’s Las Vegas welcomes 35 million visitors a year and reigns as the world’s premier gaming mecca. But it is much more than a gambling paradise. In A Short History of Las Vegas, Barbara and Myrick Land reveal a fascinating history beyond the mobsters, casinos, and showgirls. The authors present a complete story, beginning with southern Nevada’s indigenous peoples and the earliest explorers to the first pioneers to settle in the area; from the importance of the railroad and the construction of Hoover Dam to the arrival of the Mob after World War II; from the first isolated resorts to appear in the dusty desert to the upscale, extravagant theme resorts of today. Las Vegas—and its history—is full of surprises. The second edition of this lively history includes details of the latest developments and describes the growing anticipation surrounding the Las Vegas centennial celebration in 2005. New chapters focus on the recent implosions of famous old structures and the construction of glamorous new developments, headline-making mergers and multibillion-dollar deals involving famous Strip properties, and a concluding look at what life is like for the nearly two million residents who call Las Vegas home.
Las Vegas
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Author : Eugene P. Moehring
language : en
Publisher: University of Nevada Press
Release Date : 2005-03-16
Las Vegas written by Eugene P. Moehring and has been published by University of Nevada Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-03-16 with History categories.
The meteoric rise of Las Vegas from a remote Mormon outpost to an international entertainment center was never a sure thing. In its first decades, the town languished, but when Nevada legalized casino gambling in 1931, Las Vegas met its destiny. This act—combined with the growing popularity of the automobile, cheap land and electricity, and changing national attitudes toward gambling—led to the fantastic casinos and opulent resorts that became the trademark industry of the city and created the ambiance that has made Las Vegas an icon of pleasure. This volume celebrates the city’s unparalleled growth, examining both the development of its gaming industry and the creation of an urban complex that over two million people proudly call home. Here are the colorful characters who shaped the city as well as the political, business, and civic decisions that influenced its growth. The story extends chronologically from the first Paiute people to the construction of the latest megaresorts, and geographically far beyond the original township to include the several municipalities that make up today’s vast metropolitan Las Vegas area.
Early History Of Las Vegas Nevada Chamber Of Commerce
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Author : Charles Pember Squires
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1940*
Early History Of Las Vegas Nevada Chamber Of Commerce written by Charles Pember Squires and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1940* with Las Vegas (Nev.) categories.
History Of Las Vegas Nevada
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Author : Source Wikipedia
language : en
Publisher: University-Press.org
Release Date : 2013-09
History Of Las Vegas Nevada written by Source Wikipedia and has been published by University-Press.org this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-09 with categories.
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 32. Chapters: Howard Hughes, Bugsy Siegel, Meyer Lansky, History of Las Vegas, Rat Pack, William A. Clark, Fremont Street, Susan Berman, MGM Grand fire, E. Parry Thomas, David Berman, Herbert Blitzstein, Tule Springs Archaeological Site, Las Vegas and Tonopah Railroad, Eureka Locomotive, Railroad Cottage Historic District, John S. Park Historic Park, KENO, Breaking Vegas, Las Vegas Post Office and Courthouse, Tule Springs Ranch, Antonio Armijo. Excerpt: Howard Robard Hughes, Jr. (December 24, 1905 - April 5, 1976) was an American business magnate, industrialist, aviator, engineer, film producer, director, hotelier, philanthropist, and was one of the wealthiest people in the world. He gained prominence from the late 1920s as a maverick film producer, making big-budget and often controversial films like The Racket (1928), Hell's Angels (1930), Scarface (1932), and The Outlaw (1943). Hughes was one of the most influential aviators in history; he set multiple world air-speed records, built the Hughes H-1 Racer and H-4 "Hercules" (better known to history as the "Spruce Goose") aircraft, and acquired and expanded Trans World Airlines which would later on merge with American Airlines. Hughes is also remembered for his eccentric behavior and reclusive lifestyle in later life, caused in part by a worsening obsessive-compulsive disorder. His legacy is maintained through the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Hughes' birthplace is recorded as either Humble or Houston, Texas. The date is also uncertain, though Hughes claimed his birthday was Christmas Eve. A 1941 affidavit birth certificate of Hughes signed by his aunt Annette Gano Lummis and Estelle Boughton Sharp states he was born on December 24, 1905, in Harris County, Texas. However, his baptismal record of October 7, 1906, in the parish register of St. John's Episcopal Church, in...
Sun Sin Suburbia
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Author : Geoff Schumacher
language : en
Publisher: University of Nevada Press
Release Date : 2015-09-01
Sun Sin Suburbia written by Geoff Schumacher and has been published by University of Nevada Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-09-01 with History categories.
More than forty million visitors per year travel to Sin City to visit the gambling mecca of the world. But gambling is only one part of the city’s story. In this carefully documented history, Geoff Schumacher tracks the rise of Las Vegas, including its vital role during World War II; the rise of the Strip in the 1950s; the explosive growth of the 1990s; and the colossal collapse triggered by the real estate bust and economic crisis of the mid-2000s. Schumacher surveys the history of the iconic casinos, debunking myths and highlighting key players such as Howard Hughes, Kirk Kerkorian, and Steve Wynn. Schumacher’s history also profiles the Las Vegas where more than two million people live. He explores the neighborhoods sprawling beyond the Strip’s neon gleam and uncovers a diverse community offering much more than table games, lounge acts, and organized crime. Schumacher discusses contemporary Las Vegas, charting its course from the nation’s fastest-growing metropolis to one of the Great Recession’s most battered victims. Sun, Sin & Suburbia will appeal to tourists looking to understand more than the glitz and glitter of Las Vegas and to newcomers who want to learn about their new hometown. It will also be an essential addition to any longtime Nevadan’s library of local history. First published in 2012 by Stephens Press, this paperback edition is now available from the University of Nevada Press.
Nevada Yesterdays
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Author : Frank Wright
language : en
Publisher: Stephens Press, LLC
Release Date : 2005
Nevada Yesterdays written by Frank Wright and has been published by Stephens Press, LLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with History categories.
For 18 years, Las Vegans have enjoyed small helpings of their own rich history, served up by public radio station KNPR. Hearing well-told tales of characters with names like "Whiskey Pete," and the comic-opera romance between a famous female evangelist and a boyfriend called "Whataman," many a listener has wished for a transcript. This book fulfills that wish, presenting more than 100 selected mostly by the program's original author, historian Frank Wright. Wright mined the pits and pockets of local lore for nuggets little-known to the public, misunderstood by most, or merely enough fun to be worth telling once more.
Las Vegas Nevada Its Romance And History
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Author : Charles Pember Squires
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1955
Las Vegas Nevada Its Romance And History written by Charles Pember Squires and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1955 with Las Vegas (Nev.) categories.
The Peoples Of Las Vegas
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Author : Jerry L Simich
language : en
Publisher: University of Nevada Press
Release Date : 2005-03-07
The Peoples Of Las Vegas written by Jerry L Simich and has been published by University of Nevada Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-03-07 with Social Science categories.
Beneath the glitzy surface of the resorts and the seemingly cookie-cutter suburban sprawl of Las Vegas lies a vibrant and diverse ethnic life. People of varied origins make up the population of nearly two million and yet, until now, little mention of the city has been made in studies and discussion of ethnicity or immigration. The Peoples of Las Vegas: One City, Many Faces fills this void by presenting the work of seventeen scholars of history, political science, sociology, anthropology, law, urban studies, cultural studies, literature, social work, and ethnic studies to provide profiles of thirteen of the city’s many ethnic groups. The book’s introduction and opening chapters explore the historical and demographic context of these groups, as well as analyze the economic and social conditions that make Las Vegas so attractive to recent immigrants. Each group is the subject of the subsequent chapters, outlining migration motivations and processes, economic pursuits, cultural institutions and means of transmitting culture, involvement in the broader community, ties to homelands, and recent demographic trends.
Las Vegas 1905 1965
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Author : Lynn M. Zook
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2009
Las Vegas 1905 1965 written by Lynn M. Zook and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with History categories.
Everyone thinks they know the story of Las Vegas: the showgirls, the gambling, the mob. But Las Vegas has always been much more. Families have lived here since its founding in 1905. After 1931, legalized gaming became the big tourist draw, and following World War II, the town began to market itself as ?America’s Playground.? That is when the famed Las Vegas Strip came into its own and downtown was dubbed ?Glitter Gulch.? These vintage postcards show how Las Vegas evolved from a dusty railroad town into the ?Entertainment Capital of the World,? while remaining a city filled with families and pioneering souls.
Las Vegas Then And Now
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Author : Su Kim Chung
language : en
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
Release Date : 2022-11-24
Las Vegas Then And Now written by Su Kim Chung and has been published by HarperCollins UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-11-24 with Photography categories.
Las Vegas Then and Now pairs vintage shots from 100 years of the city's history with the same view today.