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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CMH_the-neon-boneyard-park-sign_Las-Vegas-NV.html
Panel one: The Neon Boneyard Park SignThe lettering on a neon sign is often the most memorable design component. The Neon Boneyard Park sign includes hidden reference to this aspect of the grand history of Las Vegas signage. Each letter in the wor…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CJU_rag-town-goddess_Boulder-City-NV.html
Those that came to Boulder City to work on the dam lived in harsh conditions. The oppressive heat of the summers and the unbearable cold of the winters took its toll on many. Even the most mundane chores were difficult in this inhospitable environ…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CJT_hitchin-a-ride_Boulder-City-NV.html
When the government built Boulder City, it didn't plan for children. But, as the Depression drove workers into southern Nevada to build Hoover Dam, workers brought their families with them. The new town and surrounding desert provided an exciting …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BDV_twin-lakes-lodge_Las-Vegas-NV.html
The three buildings on the site were constructed in 1949 as a part of Twin Lakes Lodge, a dude ranch surrounded by stables, a lake, rodeo grounds and a natural springs.
The buildings are on a portion of the 80 acre Lorenzi Resort originally dev…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BDU_padre-francisco-garc_Las-Vegas-NV.html
First recorded white man to enter Nevada.He traveled though Nevada in 1775-6.The small rocks are from the 48 states.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BDR_the-morelli-house_Las-Vegas-NV.html
The Morelli House is a classic example of Las Vegas, mid-century residential architecture. It was built in 1959 by the Sands Hotel orchestra leader, Antonio Morelli, and his wife Helen. Originally located at 52 Country Club Lane in the former Dese…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BDP_arrowhead-trail_Henderson-NV.html
The name, "Arrowhead Trail" likely originated from the former San Pedro, Los Angeles, and Salt Lake Railroad's logo, an arrowhead. Prior to 1850, New Mexican trading caravans from Santa Fe en route to Los Angeles used this segment of the Old Spani…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BDO_mckeeversville-boulder-citys-predecessor_Boulder-City-NV.html
In 1930, Michael McKeever set up a small tent house in Hermenway Wash slightly north of Government Survey Camp #1, where he was a government cook. Soon other workers started building homes nearby, and the area became known as McKeeversville. McKee…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BDN_willie-martello-and-the-el-rey-resort_Searchlight-NV.html
In 1946, Willie Martello came to Searchlight. He purchased the Wheatley Hotel, and remodeled it into a casino/restaurant. Renaming it the El Rey Club after a favored beer, Martello proceeded to change Searchlight history.
Martello's new club of…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17HT_aladdins-lamp_Las-Vegas-NV.html
Aladdin's Lamp was originally installed in 1966 at the Aladdin Hotel, 3667 Las Vegas Boulevard South.
Restored through a generous donation from Richard Schuetz and presented as a gift, with love, to Mayor Jan Laverty Jones and her children: Mau…