Entries in Historical (209)

Throwback Thursday: Fremont Street

To go along with our "Lost Vegas" featue that spotlights Fremont Street this week, we have added a Throwback Thursday slide gallery of our always remembered, Main Street, Las Vegas style.

It's up here: ClassicLasVegasBlog.com

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"Lost Vegas": Fremont Street

In our latest entry of "Lost Vegas", we take a look at Fremont Street.

Check out it out:

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and share with us your memories of Fremont Street!


"Lost" Vegas: the El Rancho Vegas

This week we look back at the El Rancho Vegas, whose history started with a myth but is one of the most enduring memories of "Lost" Vegas. From its days as a pioneer of the Las Vegas Strip to the tragic fire that brought it all to an end:

The story of this famed hotel is at ClassicLasVegasBlog.com

What do you remember of the El Rancho Vegas?

We introduce a new feature: Lost Vegas

We are introducing a new feature on our updated blog called Lost Vegas where we talk about the history of places that are no longer part of Las Vegas but remain part of our shared history.

We will offer images from private collections, history, old timer's memories and we hope you will share your memories with us as well!

It's all at ClassicLasVegasBlog.com

We kick off this feature with an in-depth look at the fabled, Green Shack restaurant,  a favorite of many, best known for its fried chicken (and in the early days), its bootleg whiskey.

 

Join us at our updated blog, ClassicLasVegasBlog.com for more history and images!

Gaming Pioneer Jackie Gaughan has died

Jackie Gaughan, the Las Vegas gaming pioneer who once owned the El Cortez, the Las Vegas Club and much of downtown, has died.

More at ClassicLasVegasBlog.com