Clark County Heritage Museum - Henderson, Nv
County history museum with exhibits on Native Americans, mining, railroads, gaming and historic houses plus a ghosttown.The Clark County Museum is a function of Clark County Parks and Recreation, which is accredited by th... waymarking.com
The Las Vegas Mormon Fort
A Midpoint Way Station on the Mormon Road. In April 1855, Brigham Young, President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints, called thirty men to leave their families and possessions in the recently settled towns of U... hmdb.org
Moulin Rouge
The first integrated hotel and casino in Las Vegas, the Moulin Rouge opened in May 1955. It is celebrated as a landmark of racial integration in Las Vegas and the United States. Entertainers from the Las Vegas Strip and Hollywo... hmdb.org
Las Vegas Springs
Bubbling artesian springs flowed here until they were exhausted in the middle of the 20th century, over-pumped to serve the city's growing population. These springs and the creek they created gave life to the center of the vall... hmdb.org
Harry Haag James Grave Site
Musician, Band Leader. The wartime era was crowded with big bands but Harry James with his colorful trumpet playing became one of the most popular swing bands in the nation. The group reflected the circus upbringing of it... findagrave.com
Redd Foxx Grave Site
Memorable comedian and television actor, best known for his role as junkman 'Fred G. Sanford' in the popular 1970's comedy "Sanford and Son," notorious for his frank, tell-it-like-it-is style and joking about everything f... findagrave.com
Fremont Street
This is a two sided marker Side A: Standing on Fremont Street today, it's hard to visualize the canvas tents with hand-painted wooden signs that lined this dusty street and served as hotels, saloons, shops and banks in the earl... hmdb.org
Neon / Atomic Testing
This is a two sided marker Side A: Neon Neon lighting, introduced in Paris in 1910, offered a brilliant, and efficient, alternative to the incandescent light bulb. In the United States, neon's popularity soared, used to adverti... hmdb.org
Mary Dutton Park
The City of Las Vegas Mayor and City Council presents An Art in Public Places Project by The City of Las Vegas Arts Commission In celebration of the Las Vegas Centennial Sculpture by Steven Liguori "Breaking Ground" This 14' hi... hmdb.org
Tony Curtis Grave Site
Actor. Born Bernard Schwartz, his father was a tailor who immigrated from Hungary; he was brought up in poverty in a tough Bronx neighborhood. He developed an interest in acting after visiting a neighborhood settlement ho... findagrave.com
County Courthouses
On May 15, 1905 Senator William Clark's railroad auctioned off lots to found the new town of Las Vegas. Block 20, between Second and Third and Carson and Bridger, was reserved for public purposes. In 1909 when the state legisla... hmdb.org
Gaming / Helldorado
This is a two sided marker Side A: Gaming Like most western frontier towns, gambling was prevalent in the backrooms of early Las Vegas saloons and other establishments. From its inception as a railroad town in 1905, the citizen... hmdb.org
Imperial Palace Las Vegas
Good Times. Great Value. Perfect Location. The Imperial Palace Hotel & Casino lies in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip action. With over 2,600 rooms the resort offers attractive room rates and a host of amenities. The ... visitlasvegas.com
Lorenzi Park Pond
Lorenzi Park Pond is located in Lorenzi Park in northwest Las Vegas and operated by the City of Las Vegas. Lorenzi Park Pond is approximately 3 acres in size and has a maximum depth of approximately 10 feet. The entire sho... anglerweb.com
Jackson Street Commercial District
Commerce on the Westside was short lived, collapsing in 1905 when rival Las Vegas Townsite opened on the east side of the railroad tracks. In 1942, the Westside defined a new commercial district to serve the ethnic population o... hmdb.org
Old Mormon Fort
After founding Salt Lake City in 1847, the Mormon Church expanded its settlement westward. The Las Vegas Mission was established in June 1855 as an outpost roughly halfway between Salt Lake City and Southern California. Built a... hmdb.org
Binion House
Colorful Horseshoe Club owner Benny Binion and his family lived here from 1947 to 1989. Originally built in 1942 by service station owner C.A. Morehouse, the home was one of the largest in Las Vegas with three bedrooms, several... hmdb.org
Christensen House "The Castle"
This fairy-tale residence reflects the unique family that built it, whose roots stretch back to a pioneering Utah Mormon blacksmith, ranchers in Idaho and Nevada, and railroad workers in Las Vegas. The life of Las Vegas pioneer... hmdb.org