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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMW5V_the-first-telephone_Las-Vegas-NV.html
At this site the firstTelephonewas installed in Las Vegas Dedicated during Las Vegas'Diamond Jubilee
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMW5T_las-vegas-most-historic-hotel-casino_Las-Vegas-NV.html
1906 - 2006One Hundredth Anniversary CelebrationGolden Gate Hotel & CasinoOne Fremont Street
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMW5Q_gaming-helldorado_Las-Vegas-NV.html
This is a two sided markerSide A:GamingLike 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 citizens of Las Vegas tolerate…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMW5P_auction-site-first-train-depot_Las-Vegas-NV.html
This is a two sided markerSide A:Auction Site At this site on May 15th 1905, the San Pedro, Los Angeles & Salt Lake Railroad auctioned off lots for the creation of the new city of Las Vegas. With 110 degree temperatures scorching the crowds, about…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMW5N_historic-light-standard_Las-Vegas-NV.html
This light standard was placed at the entrance to the Las Vegas Union Pacific Railroad Station in 1937. The Depot was removed in 1970 to make way for the Union Plaza Hotel. Mr. Frank Scott, Chairman of The Board of Union Plaza Hotel preserved this…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMW5L_auction-site_Las-Vegas-NV.html
On May 15, 1905, in this area, The City of Las Vegas was founded with the auction of lots in Clark's Las Vegas Townsite by San Pedro, Los Angeles & Salt Lake Railroad and Las Vegas Land & Water Company, predecessors of Union Pacific Railroad and U…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVNY_early-settlements-in-the-moapa-valley_Moapa-Valley-NV.html
During the early 1860's, Brigham Young directed that settlements be built in the area known today as the Moapa Valley. The water from the Muddy River, and the rich soil of the Valley, made the land a prime agricultural area for southern Nevada. Se…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVLZ_charles-hardy-home_Mesquite-NV.html
Charles Hardy, one of the first settlers in Mesquite, used lumber he brought back from Mt. Trumbull and local adobe to build the original large central room of his home - the other rooms were added later. The room was used as a bedroom, living roo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVJ7_mike-o-callaghan-pat-tillman-memorial-bridge_Boulder-City-NV.html
May all who cross the canyon on this memorial bridge travel their life journeys with the strength and inspiration found in the high ideals and heroic deeds of these brave humble men. In Memory of these men of heroic sprit who overcame adversity…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVJ6_women-airforce-service-pilots_Boulder-City-NV.html
We Salute all WASPS?YYou have shown that you canfly wingtip to wingtipwith your brothers
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