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Nuclear Age Seminar at Atomic Testing Museum
Since I’m coming out of hibernation, let’s throw a little Las Vegas History into the mix. Nuclear Age Seminar at Atomic Museum Tuesday, January 12th, from 6 pm - 8 pm A discussion and lecture titled “From Splitting the Atom to the...
Newly Restored Neon Signs To Be Dedicated On Las Vegas Boulevard In The Cultural Corridor
Eventually, these restored neon signs will stretch all the way south along Las Vegas Boulevard all the way to Sahara. For now, there’s three of them: The Bow and Arrow, The Silver Slipper, and The Binions Horseshoe that are installed and ready ...
Vegas Valley Book Festival And The Morelli House Features Mark Twain Event on Oct. 22
One of the most exciting “there’s-no-culture” cultural events each year in Las Vegas is the Vegas Valley Book Festival. It’s time once again, so find the reading glasses and get ready for an amazing line-up of events. I hinte...
Las Vegas History and Mid Century Modern Architecture Events
Las Vegas history is one of key topics we cover at VeryVintageVegas. There’s 3 events this week for those of you who are looking to discover the roots of our city. Don’t ask me how I’ll get any work done this week. I promise we̵...
LED ZEPPELIN PLAYED THE ICE PALACE IN LAS VEGAS – 1969
Last week we introduced you to the mystery Led Zeppelin concert in Las Vegas. People have started coming forward who remember it and stuff is being dug up. One of the members of the band remembers the “wood floors” . I keep deferring to C...
Led Zeppelen In Las Vegas -1969? A History Mystery Surfaces
Supposedly, Led Zeppelin played Las Vegas in 1969, shortly after the release of their first album, and before they were mega big. There’s serious people who seriously care about solving the mystery of whether Led Zeppelin actuall...
The Silver Slipper Neon Sign To Be Installed Tonight In The Cultural Corridor Of Downtown Las Vegas
Cultural Corridor’s Third Neon Sign Moves To New Home The last of three vintage Las Vegas neon signs will be set into place on Las Vegas Boulevard, in the Cultural Corridor, beginning at 11:30 p.m. tonight, Sept. 17. The completely refurbished ...
Walter Zick and Harris Sharp - THE Mid Century Modern Architects Of Las Vegas
VeryVintageVegas is pleased to be one of the sponsors of the “Zick and Sharp” Panel discussion and Bus Tour on OCTOBER 3rd. Zick and Sharp were the most prolific mid century modern architects of Las Vegas. We started docu...
TWO Las Vegas History Panel Discussions and Exhibits
Wednesday, and Thursday evening each have a panel discussion related to the History Of Las Vegas. Wednesday, July 1 is the 100th anniversary of the formation of Clark County. Along with the whole year long celebration, there’s a spec...
Andre’s Restaurant Furnishings and Memorabilia To Be Auctioned
Preview (all items): Thursday, June 25th 10am to 5pmFirst Auction Date: Friday, June 26th at 10am - Land, Building, Restaurant EquipmentSecond Auction Date: Saturday, June 27th at 10am - Memorabilia 401 S. 6th Street. There’s tons of pictures ...
The Maude Frazier NON-Memorial
I rarely ever manage to be as snarky as our friend Andrew Kiraly at CityLife. He topped himself today. I was told that the one single lone wall of Maude Frazier Hall – the VERY first building on the UNLV campus had been left, and was going to ...
Las Vegas History Discussions and Lectures
Just because Historic Preservation Month has come to an end, doesn’t mean we can stop learning about the history of Las Vegas. Lynn Zook from Classic Las Vegas is the best Las Vegas History Blogger that there is. The Classic Las Vegas His...
The “Welcome To Fabulous Las Vegas” Sign Is Now Listed In The National Register Of Historic Places
The “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign has been listed in the National Register of Historic Places, a significant milestone in the sign’s 50-year history, county and state officials announced today. “We nominated the sign as...
Preservation Association Of Clark County Spotlights The History Of Gilcrease Orchard
One of the gems of Las Vegas is the Gilcrease Orchard. The history of the Orchard and Preserve, as well as it’s current status, has been spotlighted in the April newsletter from the Preservation Association of Clark County. I translated the new...
Would You Like To Walk With Very Vintage Vegas In The Helldorado Parade?
If you’re not content with just watching the Helldorado parade…. All Very Vintage Vegas readers are invited to walk along with us in the parade. I’ll be driving Dr. Lonnie Hammargren’s float, which this year will...
Helldorado Returns To Las Vegas This Weekend
One of the long standing traditions that celebrates Las Vegas history is the Helldorado Parade. “A Las Vegas tradition since 1934, Helldorado Days recaptures the spirit of the Old West. It is a celebration of our community’s wester...
Moulin Rouge Destroyed By Fire - A Tragic Loss For Las Vegas Historic Preservation
The historic preservation movement in Las Vegas lost another important piece of history yesterday. In case you weren’t watching any of the new reports yesterday….The Moulin Rouge Hotel burned to the ground on Wednesday. Just last week the...
Culture and History Fair This Saturday
Mike Prevatt at CityLife Blogs says it well, and it’s worth repeating over and over. Some of you maintain Las Vegas has a serious culture drought. Well, doubters, Saturday is your answer, for when it rains, it pours. Springs Preserve, joined...
