FCLV July Monthly Meeting
Next month (because of the 4th of July holiday), the Friends of Classic Las Vegas will hold their monthly meeting on Sunday, July 13th for all members and those interested in joining.
Sunday, June 8th
The Morelli House
9th and Bridger
Downtown Las Vegas
General Meeting is at 2:00 pm.
Refreshments will be served.
The Junior League of Las Vegas has graciously agreed to host our monthly meeting at the famed Morelli house. This home was saved from the Desert Inn Country Club and restored by the Junior League of Las Vegas.
The house is only open by appointment only or for certain events. We thank the Junior League for their generosity and hospitality.
For more on the Morelli House:
http://classiclasvegas.squarespace.com/historic-site-of-the-week/2008/5/4/the-morelli-house.html
http://classiclasvegas.squarespace.com/classic-las-vegas-blog/2008/5/4/the-morelli-house.html
The Friends of Classic Las Vegas is a recognized, local 501c3 non-profit group dedicated to helping preserve the 20th Century history of Las Vegas.
We look forward to seeing you there. We encourage everyone to bring a friend.
If you have any questions, feel free to email me at Lynn@classiclasvegas.com or email Ben at benL@classiclasvegas.com!
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Two Big Upcoming Events You Won't Want to Miss
We are pleased to announce our two big events in February:
The Classic Las Vegas Roadshow in partnership with the Nevada State Museum and Stephens Press:
Tuesday, February 5th:
Howard Hughes: Power, Paranoia and Palace Intrique
On the eve of Thanksgiving 1966, Howard Hughes came to Las Vegas via train. He was then escorted via ambulance to the Desert Inn Hotel. He checked into the penthouse. He was only expected to stay about a month and be gone before the high rollers returned for the New Years celebration.
Well, Hughes ended up staying in Las Vegas longer than a month. Rather than move from the Desert Inn when Moe Dalitz insisted that he needed the Penthouse for his customers, Hughes bought the hotel and stayed ensconsed in the Penthouse until he left Las Vegas two years later.
He went on a buying spree and bought the Silver Slipper, the Frontier, the Castaways, the Landmark and the Sands. He was attempting to buy the Stardust when the federal government stepped in and stopped the sale due to anti-trust and monopoly concerns.
Was Hughes sent by the government to rid the town of mob ownership of casinos or was he just an eccentric billionaire who was always intriqued by this oasis in the desert?
Author Geoff Schumacher's new book explores the facts and the fiction behind Hughes and his love affair with Las Vegas.
A book signing for this eagerly anticipated tome will begin at 5:30 pm.
After the book signing, there will be a roundtable discussion with not only Geoff but those who knew or worked with Hughes during his stay in Las Vegas
CONFIRMED panelists include:
Robert Maheu
Peg Crockett
Paul Winn
Gordon Margulis
Geoff Schumacher
Tuesday, February 5th
Nevada State Museum
700 Twin Lakes Drive
Lorenzi Park
5:30 pm Book Signing
6:45 pm Roundtable Discussion
You won't want to miss this exciting evening of history!
Donations: $3 / Free to Museum Members
Book available for sale in the Museum Store
Please RSVP by Feb. 1st at 702-486-5205 x 120
Thursday, February 7th
Las Vegas Springs Preserve
The History of the Westside
Our kick-off for a new season of Untold Stories begins.
This month we take a look at the Westside and its history. The Westside and all its history. From the early days of just being on the wrong side of the tracks as McWillams Townsite, a place for those who could not afford the lots for sale in Clark's townsite that would become the City of Las Vegas. This neighborhood became famous as Las Vegas grew to have the moniker of the "Mississippi of the West" and the Jim Crowe laws of segregation were enforced.
We look at the evolution of the Westside from its early beginnings through its notorious past to what it is today.
Panelists include:
Pastor Marion Bennett
Lucille Bryant
Judge John Mendoza
Thursday, February 7th
Las Vegas Springs Preserve
7:00 Roundtable Discussion
Admission: $12
We look forward to seeing you there!
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Friends of Classic Las Vegas in 2008
We have big plans for 2008!
Preservation Projects, history projects, our Roundtable/Speakers Series.
Don't forget we have monthly meetings the first Sunday (unless otherwise noted) of every month.
Our next meeting is next Sunday, January 13th.
2:00 pm
Nevada State Musuem Auditorium
700 Twin Lakes Drive
Lorenzi Park
We hope to see you there!
If you can't join us due to geography or time constraints, we understand. You can join the cause by becoming a member of the Friends of Classic Las Vegas here .
Help Save Maude's Building!
On Tuesday, Nov. 20th, the County Commissioners held their weekly meeting. On the agenda was an item supporting the preservation of Frazier Hall. In attendance were Regent Mark Alden, Regent Thalia Dondero, Josh Geidel of the Atomic Age Alliance, Brian "Paco" Alvarez, Friends of Classic Las Vegas president Ben Litvinoff, Mary Joy Alderman, Pam Kowalski and me.
It was a long morning waiting for the agenda item to come up. When it finally did, Regent Alden talked about the importance of saving the Hall, Regent Dondero talked about the importance of Maude Frazier and Josh Geidel talked about the need to preserve the history of UNLV. Mary Joy Alderman spoke on behalf of Friends of Classic Las Vegas about the need to stop destroying our history.
Commissioners Chris G and Tom Collins spoke in favor of supporting the preservation of Frazier Hall. Commissioner Chip Maxfield was concerned about the Commission overstepping its bounds with UNLV. Commissioner Rory Reid called for a vote. Maxfield was the only nay vote and the agenda item was carried through.
This is going to be one of the big preservation issues going into 2008. The Friends of Classic Las Vegas are joining with the Atomic Age Alliance to help save Maude's building.
Here is the latest info concerning the rally being held on Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 28th at UNLV:
Atomic Age Alliance co-hosts “Save Maude’s Hall” Rally with the Anthropology Society of UNLV in support of the preservation of Maude Frazier Hall, the first building ever built on the UNLV campus.
UNLV History to be Demolished and Re-written
The first classes at UNLV were held here in Maude Frazier Hall on September 10, 1957. It is one of Midtown’s most historic buildings. As the university focuses on the next 50 years, this building is slated for potential demolition within the coming year. On November 29 and 30th the Board of Regents will discuss this decision, whether they will turn their backs on their history and identity, or celebrate this building as a bridge representing the last 50 years of educational growth in Southern Nevada, and as a gateway to the future of UNLV and Midtown redevelopment.
Named for a Female Pioneer of Nevada
The Rally
The “Save Maude’s Hall” rally will bring together student, fans of architecture, alumni and others who care deeply about this important piece of Las Vegas and Clark County history. Special guest speakers will be announced. It will be held from 11:30 to 12:20 making it a convenient lunchtime activity for students and working professionals alike. Local award winning pizzeria, Metro Pizza, has donated pizza for the first rally attendees who arrive.
We hope to see you there!
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Friends of Classic Las Vegas Fundraiser
Invites you to an Afternoon Soiree
At an Historic
In Fabulous Downtown Las Vegas
1905 Chapman St.
Open House Saturday, Nov. 17th
Two O’Clock pm - Five O’Clock pm
Home Tour, Entertainment,
Wine & Hors d’ oeuvres
Silent Auction
Guest Speaker: Dr. Michael Green
$35pp
Reservations are Limited
Please RSVP to 878-3889
Mail payment to: FCLV 4359 W. Charleston Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89102
This is a fundraising event for the Friends of Classic Las Vegas, a
recognized 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to preserving
the history of the Las Vegas Valley.
