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Nevada Yesterdays

Nevada Yesterdays The collection of essays written by historian Frank Wright that immortalize the real history of Las Vegas.

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Nevada Yesterdays

History and folklore of Nevada, written by Professor Michael Green of CCSN, and narratted by former Senator Richard Bryan who also served as Governor of Nevada in the 1980's, and is a longtime advocate of historic preservation.
Supported by Nevada Humanities and dedicated to the memory of historian Frank Wright. (All segments prior to August 2003 were written by Frank Wright.)

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May 5, 2008

   

The Jones Brothers

    The passing of two men earlier this year brings to mind the construction of Boulder Dam, and the beginning of the modern age for Las Vegas. Here's former Senator Richard Bryan with the story of Cliff and Herb Jones.

Mar 4, 2008

   

Presidential Politics

    In the last few weeks, Nevada's caucuses put the state in the political limelight. Nevada's part in choosing American leaders hasn't always been so far in the forefront. Former Senator Richard Bryan has the story.

Feb 29, 2008

   

Journalist Politicians

    High profile journalists sometimes cross the line into politics...even in Nevada.

Feb 27, 2008

   

US/Mexican War

    More than 150 years ago Nevada was part of the prize in an agreement between the United States and Mexico. Senator Richard Bryan starts the story of the US/Mexican War.

Jan 22, 2008

   

Political Upsets

    With the Nevada Caucuses just behind us, Senator Richard Bryan looks back at a political upset that still has an impact on Nevada politics.

Jan 14, 2008

   

Predictions for 1908

    Predicting events in the new year is an old tradition, as we learn in this edition of Nevada Yesterdays.

Nov 21, 2007

   

Miners' Union part 3

    Senator Richard Bryan continues the story of a bitter mining dispute in Nevada.

Nov 14, 2007

   

Miners' Union part 2

    With gold hitting record prices, we'll look back at the cost of a mining dispute 100 years ago.

Nov 7, 2007

   

Miners' Union part 1

    With gold hitting record prices, we'll look back at the cost of a mining dispute 100 years ago.

Oct 16, 2007

   

Mountain Meadows Massacre II

    It was 150 years ago that the Mountain Meadows Massacre took place in southern Utah. We start our history lesson with the circumstances that led up to the massacre.

Oct 8, 2007

   

Mountain Meadows Massacre I

    It was 150 years ago that the Mountain Meadows Massacre took place in southern Utah. We start our history lesson with the circumstances that led up to the massacre.

Sep 5, 2007

   

Richest in Nevada part 3

    Nevada has ties to some of America's all time wealthiest tycoons. Senator Richard Bryan has more of their stories.

Aug 23, 2007

   

Richest in Nevada part 2

    Nevada has ties to some of America's all time wealthiest tycoons. Senator Richard Bryan has more of their stories.

Aug 13, 2007

   

Richest in Nevada

    Nevada has ties to some of America's all time wealthiest tycoons. Senator Richard Bryan has some of their stories.

Jul 31, 2007

   

The Frontier part 4

    The Frontier closed it's doors recently. Senator Richard Bryan wraps up the story of its past and takes a look at the future.

Jul 17, 2007

   

The Frontier part 3

    The last dice has been thrown and the last hand dealt. The Frontier has closed it's doors. Senator Richard Bryan continues the story on this edition of Nevada Yesterdays.

Jul 14, 2007

   

Miners' Union part 2

    With gold hitting record prices, we'll look back at the cost of a mining dispute 100 years ago.

Jul 10, 2007

   

The Frontier part 2

    The Frontier will soon be gone. We continue the story of its early days on the Strip.

Jul 3, 2007

   

The Frontier

    Once again, we anticipate the destruction of a famous casino on the strip. Senator Richard Bryan begins the story of the Frontier on this edition of Nevada Yesterdays.

Jun 12, 2007

   

El Rancho Property 2

    More history of the old El Rancho casino at the corner of Sahara and the Strip.

Jun 6, 2007

   

El Rancho Property

    It's been undeveloped for nearly 50 years, but the old El Rancho property at the corner of Sahara and the Strip has plenty of stories.

May 1, 2007

   

Tropicana Turns 50 part 3

    Senator Richard Bryan wraps up the long and colorful history of the Tropicana Hotel Casino.

Apr 17, 2007

   

Tropicana Turns 50 part 2

    Senator Richard Bryan continues the story of the Tropicana.

Apr 12, 2007

   

Tropicana Turns 50

    Senator Richard Bryan begins telling story of the long and colorful history of the Tropicana Hotel Casino.

Apr 5, 2007

   

Attorney General

    The Attorney General's office has been a political football affecting Nevada long before the most recent events. Senator Richard Bryan tells the story.

Mar 20, 2007

   

Federal Prosecutors

    The current controversy over the firing of federal prosecutors brings to mind a time in Nevada's past when two Democratic Senators fought over the appointment of the federal prosecutor.

Mar 5, 2007

   

Dred Scott

    Senator Richard Bryan comments on the U. S. Supreme Court's infamous Dred Scott decision and Nevada's role in it.

Feb 19, 2007

   

Appointments part 2

    Senator Richard Bryan continues to look at what happens when members of the congressinal delegation are appointed through unforeseen circumstances.

Feb 5, 2007

   

Congressional Appointments

    On this first day of the 2007 Nevada Legisture, Senator Richard Bryan looks to what happens when members of the congressinal delegation are appointed through unforeseen circumstances.

Jan 23, 2007

   

Gerald Ford and Nevada

    Senator Richard Bryan looks back at Gerald Ford's connections to Nevada.

Nov 20, 2006

   

The Birth of the Stardust

    As they auction off the contents of the Stardust, former Senator RIchard Bryan has the story of the hotel/casino's beginnings.

Oct 30, 2006

   

Ely Trains

    Senator Richard Bryan looks at the history of the Nevada Northern Railway in Ely.

Oct 9, 2006

   

The Hacienda

    Ten Years ago the Hacienda closed to make way for Mandalay Bay. Former Senator Richard Bryan tells the story of the Hacienda and where to find what's left.

Sep 11, 2006

   

Major Riddle

    More on the changing fortunes of the Silver Nugget and one of it's owners.

Aug 31, 2006

   

The Silver Nugget

    A North Las Vegas landmark, the Silver Nugget is being bought by Jeff Fine, a man with many connections throughout the community.

Aug 21, 2006

   

Caesar's 40th part 2

    After the opening of Caesar's Palace, the property changed hands many times. Through the years Caesar's was known as a leader in big name entertainment.

Aug 17, 2006

   

Caesar's 40th

    The Empire opened in 1966 bringing a new style and level of hospitality to Las Vegas. We look back at the beginning for Caesar's Palace.

Aug 1, 2006

   

Federal Highways

    How the push to build a national highway system affected Nevada.

Jul 24, 2006

   

Connections

    Senator Richard Bryan makes some connections, both on the ground and in the air.

Jun 30, 2006

   

Historic Places Endangered 2

    Senator Richard Bryan brings attention to some more of Nevada'a historic places that are in danger of being lost.

Jun 16, 2006

   

Historic Places Endangered

    Senator Richard Bryan brings attention to some of Nevada'a historic places that are in danger of being lost.

May 18, 2006

   

The Fremont pt. 2

    Senator Richard Bryan has more of the story of a downtown anniversary...The Fremont's role in Las Vegas history.

May 15, 2006

   

The Fremont

    Senator Richard Bryan has the story of a downtown anniversary...The Fremont's role in Las Vegas history.

Apr 19, 2006

   

El Rancho

    More on the 85th anniversary of the El Rancho hotel, the first casino on The Strip.

Apr 12, 2006

   

85th Anniversary of The Strip

    Senator Richard Bryan remembers the El Rancho and it's place in Las Vegas history.

Mar 16, 2006

   

Legalized Gambling

    It was 75 years ago that Nevada approved 'wide open' gambling.

Feb 24, 2006

   

More Presidents

    Last time, in honor of Presidents Day, we were talking about presidents who have affected Nevada, whether or not they intended to, or because things just happened while they were in office. More now from Senator Richard Bryan.

Feb 20, 2006

   

President's Day

    Richard Bryan reviews presidential influence on Nevada...some obvious and some not so obvious.

Feb 6, 2006

   

ANWR and Nevada

    Senator Richard Bryan tells the story of Nevada's role in the decades long debate over drilling for oil in the Alaskan wilderness.

Jan 19, 2006

   

Golden Gate Hotel

    Las Vegas has celebrated its 100th aniversary. Now the centennial is just beginning for one downtown hotel, the Golden Gate.

Dec 26, 2005

   

Joseph Smith

    Mormons are celebrating the 200th anniversary of the birth of the founder of their faith. Senator Richard Bryan tells the story of Joseph Smith.

Nov 28, 2005

   

Morry Zenoff

    The owner and publisher of newspapers in Boulder City and Henderson, Morry Zenoff, helped shape southern Nevada.

Nov 21, 2005

   

Judge David Zenoff

    Judge Zenoff may be best remembered for presiding over the 1967 wedding of Elvis and Priscilla Presley, but there's much more to his story.

Oct 5, 2005

   

Race for Governor

    Nevada has seen several times when 3-way primary races played a big role in the eventual outcome of the race for governor...not always as you might expect.

Sep 26, 2005

   

Ebony and Las Vegas

    Senator Richard Bryan explains the influence of Ebony magazine on Las Vegas.

Sep 16, 2005

   

75th Anniversary of Dam Railroad

    In 1930 officials marked the construction of a railroad spur between Las Vegas and Boulder Dam.

Sep 12, 2005

   

Supreme Court

    The Senate confirmation hearings of John Roberts to become Chief Justice of the United States are set to start. Senator Richard Bryan traces some of the Nevada connections to the Supreme Court.

Aug 19, 2005

   

John West

    Richard Bryan marks the passing of a man who was a link to the civil rights history of Las Vegas.

Jul 15, 2005

   

Hawthorne

    The Base Realignment and Closure Commission has recommended closing the Hawthorne Ammo Depot. Senator Richard Bryan looks at the Hawthorn depot's place in Nevada history.

Jul 8, 2005

   

FBI's Influence in Las Vegas

    FBI Direct J. Edgar Hoover takes a role in the race for Nevada governor.

Jul 1, 2005

   

Deep Throat

    The identity of 'deep throat' was revealed recently. Senator Richard Bryan has the Las Vegas connection.

Jun 13, 2005

   

Mormon Fort Mission part 2

    More on the first mormon settlement in Las Vegas.

Jun 10, 2005

   

Mormon Fort Mission

    Remembering the 150th anniversary of the Mormon's arrival in Las Vegas.

May 10, 2005

   

1905 Land Auction

    With the Las Vegas Centennial celebrated this weekend, Senator Richard Bryan tells the story of the land auction in May 1905.

May 2, 2005

   

The Land Auction

    With the Las Vegas Centennial just a couple of weeks away, we look at the runup to the land auction that marked the start of the city.

Mar 8, 2005

   

Still A Frontier Town

    For 70 years Las Vegas has celebrated its frontier heritage with Helldorado.

Feb 23, 2005

   

Land Sales

    Federal land sales are in the news. They go back further than you might think.

Feb 7, 2005

   

Moulin Rouge

    The Moulin Rouge is an emblem of the struggle for civil rights in Southern Nevada as Senator Richard Bryan explains.

Jan 20, 2005

   

1955 Nevada Legislature

    50 years ago this week the Nevada Legislature convened and at the top of the agenda were education and taxes.

Dec 27, 2004

   

Impeach

    Nevada's recent impeachment of Kathy Augustine brings to mind the impeachment of Judge Harry Claiborne.

Dec 13, 2004

   

Herb McDonald

    Hailed as a master publicist and salesman, Herb McDonald is credited with bringing the Beatles to Las Vegas in 1964, but his legacy goes beyond that moment in popular history.

Nov 29, 2004

   

Foley Family Law

    Senator Richard Bryan tells the story of a family with a history in the law.

Nov 15, 2004

   

1904 Election

    Election headlines from Nevada 100 years ago.

Nov 1, 2004

   

Tight Elections

    With this year's election promising to be close and Nevada considered a swing state, in this edition of Nevada Yesterdays we hear that it's not the first close election in the state. Micheal Green has the history.

Sep 27, 2004

   

Pat McCarran

    September 28th is the 50th anniversary of the death of Senator Pat McCarran. Senator Richard Bryan continues his look at McCarran's legacy.

Sep 14, 2004

   

Pat McCarran

    Senator Richard Bryan explores the legacy of Senator Pat McCarran of Nevada.

Aug 30, 2004

   

Water District

    Senator Richard Bryan takes a look at the history of the Southern Nevada Water District.

Aug 16, 2004

   

Elko Influence

    Vice President Dick Cheney made a campaign stop in Elko this past weekend. Maybe he's been checking his history on how influential small Nevada towns can be.

Jul 19, 2004

   

Valley Times

    Richard Bryan explores the legacy of newspaperman Bob Brown.

Jul 7, 2004

   

Embezzling State Money

    Public officials steal a half million dollars of state money and the taxpayers pay.

Jun 22, 2004

   

Buying Votes

    Nevada has a history of U.S. Senate candidates buying votes from state legislators.

Jun 9, 2004

   

Reagan Remembered

    Senator Richard Bryan remembers Ronald Reagan's impact on Nevada.

May 24, 2004

   

Presidential Campaign

    With visits from Senator John Kerry and First Lady Laura Bush, Nevada is on the map as a battleground state in the presidential race, but it's not the first time...

May 9, 2004

   

Political Endorsements

    A look at cross-party endorsements in Nevada political history.

Apr 12, 2004

   

Centennial

    This time next year celebrations will be building to the Las Vegas centennial in May, but in this edition of Nevada Yesterdays Senator Richard Bryan offers a note on another centennial to celebrate.

Mar 22, 2004

   

Mike O'Callaghan

    Mike O'Callaghan died on March 5th. He was 74. Thousands gathered to pay tribute at his funeral. Senator Richard Bryan remembers Nevada's most popular governor.

Mar 14, 2004

   

Benny Binion

    The legend of Benny Binion and the Horseshoe.

Feb 20, 2004

   

Bill Harrah

    Binion's Horseshoe is changing hands, but Harrahs is set to operate the casino. Senator Richard Bryan has the story of the pioneer behind that company, Bill Harrah.

Feb 2, 2004

   

Sam Davis

    The story of Sam Davis and the connection between a late 20th century Illinois politician and 18th Century Nevada.

Jan 21, 2004

   

Joe McNamee

    Senator Richard Bryan has the story of a prominent Nevada family - but you might not know their name.

Dec 29, 2003

   

St. Thomas Rises

    We can implode or demolish some of our history - but one piece of history, the town of St. Thomas has risen again. Senator Richard Bryan explains.

Dec 15, 2003

   

Higher Education

    Sudden decisions by the University Regents have raised more questions than answers recently - just as they did 50 years ago. Senator Richard Bryan has this edition of Nevada Yesterdays.

Nov 17, 2003

   

Newspaper Rivalries

    Senator Richard Bryan recalls that rivalry among newspaper writers is nothing new.

Oct 17, 2003

   

California and Nevada

    With the dust still settling from California's recall election, Senator Richard Bryan explores the ways in which we follow and sometimes lead our neighbor state.

Sep 22, 2003

   

Expensive Courthouse

    The story of the so-called 'million dollar' courthouse in Pioche is often told. This time Senator Richard Bryan explains how those cost overruns shaped the creation of Clark County.

Sep 8, 2003

   

Recalls

    Thoughts of recalling Nevada's Supreme Court Justices are nothing new. Former Senator RIchard Bryan 'recalls' a ruling that shaped the modern era of the gaming industry.

Aug 25, 2003

   

1928 Special Session

    The recent special session of the Nevada Legislature is still causing controversy - but the one from 1928 involved bank fraud and more.

Apr 18, 2003

   

Musicians Union

    The Great Depression brings with it tough times for Las Vegas musicians.

Mar 14, 2003

   

1938 - Las Vegas Theater

    Even the dusty little town of Las Vegas was home to community theater 64 years ago.

Mar 7, 2003

   

Divorce - Nevada Style

    Las Vegas battles Reno as the celebrity divorce capitol of the country.

Feb 21, 2003

   

1858 - Mormons vs US Army

    Talk of war is everywhere, but not all wars are bloody.

Feb 7, 2003

   

Rosie the Riveter

    1943 - The demands of WWII bring women workers to Basic Magnesium.

Jan 24, 2003

   

The History of Keno in Nevada

    70 years ago, officials had to decide whether keno was a game of chance or a lottery.

Jan 10, 2003

   

Prohibition

    In 1919 Las Vegas was quick to embrace Prohibition.

Jan 3, 2003

   

Two LV City Commissions

    In 1940, the new year started with a battle between competing city commissions in Las Vegas.

Dec 13, 2002

   

WWII Blackouts

    With the outbreak of World War II, Las Vegans had to adjust to blackout restrictions.

Dec 6, 2002

   

Block 16

    The notorius 'red light district' gets its start along with the city of Las Vegas.

Nov 22, 2002

   

Donner Party in Nevada

    

Nov 15, 2002

   

1955 - Boom or Bust?

    A building boom for Las Vegas casinos makes some wonder if they've gone too far.

Nov 8, 2002

   

Nevada Suffrage - 1914

    In 1869 the movement started to allow women to vote in Nevada. But it took another 45 years before they would get the vote.

Oct 11, 2002

   

Monorail

    The idea of using a monorail to move tourists up and down the strip is nothing new. The project was considered 35 years ago.

Sep 27, 2002

   

Nuclear Tests

    Early nuclear bomb tests were noticed in Las Vegas...but taken fairly lightly.

Sep 20, 2002

   

The Meadows

    Las Vegas 1931 - When opening a new resort - as with most things - timing is everything...

Sep 13, 2002

   

Frontiers in Vegas part 3

    The names have changed... 'old and 'new'... but The Frontier remains.

Sep 6, 2002

   

Frontiers in Vegas part 2

    In 1950, the birth of The New Frontier.

Aug 30, 2002

   

Frontiers in Vegas part 1

    What's in a name? In Las Vegas, 'frontier' has a long history.

Aug 23, 2002

   

University of Nevada - Elko

    Shortly after becoming a state, the Nevada Legislature decided to start building a state university. Not in Reno or Las Vegas, but in Elko.

Aug 16, 2002

   

Campaign 1920

    It's election time in Southern Nevada, but campaigning today is very different than in the past. Here's a look back at the 1920 election.

Aug 2, 2002

   

Bigamy, Divorce and Evangelism

    From 1931, a sordid tale of the adventures of 'What-a-man' Hudson.

Jul 26, 2002

   

1922 Railroad Strike

    A strike by railroad workers turns violent when replacement workers arrive in Las Vegas.

Jul 19, 2002

   

Wobblies at the Dam

    The Great Depression saw the rise of unionism in the United States. But when jobs were available, as they were in the construction of Boulder Dam, the unions didn't have much effect.

Jul 12, 2002

   

1947 LV Wranglers Baseball

    The city's first professional baseball team was quite a hit, once scoring 30 runs in a single game. But the fans weren't there and the team eventually folded.

Jul 5, 2002

   

1855 - Mormon Mission

    Almost 150 years ago, Mormon settlers celebrate the 4th after building a mission in Las Vegas.

Jun 28, 2002

   

Black Labor at Boulder Dam

    Construction of Boulder Dam required the work of thousands of men. And until 1932 the project was "all-white". Finally bowing to local and national pressure a handfull of blacks were hired.

Jun 21, 2002

   

Bugsy at the Beginning

    Bugsy Seigel is known as a gangster who helped create "modern" Las Vegas with the construction of The Flamingo.

Jun 14, 2002

   

St. Thomas, NV

    With the lower water levels at Lake Mead, you might want to keep an eye out for the resurgence of a long-forgotten town.

Jun 7, 2002

   

1954 - The Riviera

    Nearly 50 years ago construction began for the Riviera Hotel and Casino.

May 31, 2002

   

1940 - Two LV City Commissions

    Two competing Las Vegas City Commissions, and a politican is publicly accused of being a socialist and a communist.

May 24, 2002

   

Mouse Roulette

    Casinos are always looking for a game of chance that will attract gamblers and give the edge to the house. With this game a mouse decided the winner.

May 17, 2002

   

Las Vegas Springs

    In 1844 - the early history of explorer John Fremont and his discovery of the Las Vegas Springs.

May 10, 2002

   

Lorenzi Resort

    Man-made lakes seem to be everywhere in Las Vegas. We hear about one of the first in the valley...

May 3, 2002

   

Las Vegas, Arizona or Nevada?

    Soon after gaining statehood, in 1866 the Nevada border was extended southward to include the Las Vegas area. But it took the Nevada legislature more than 100 years to formally accept the new boundaries.

Apr 19, 2002

   

April Fool Mine - 1892

    To the surprise of many the April Fool Mine becomes one of Nevada's most prosperous mines...though there was a high price to pay with the deaths of 300 miners.

Apr 5, 2002

   

Culinary Union

    Hard times during the depression result in the birth of the Culinary Union in Las Vegas in 1931.

Mar 29, 2002

   

1931 - North Las Vegas

    Tom Williams settles north of Las Vegas and begins selling lots in "Vegas Verde" with no taxes and no building codes.

Mar 22, 2002

   

Nevada Legalizes Gambling - 1931

    One of the most important events in the history of Nevada, although Las Vegas didn't think so at the time...the legalization of gambling.

Mar 15, 2002

   

1938 - Las Vegas Theater

    Even the dusty little town of Las Vegas was home to community theater 64 years ago.

Mar 8, 2002

   

Las Vegas Goldrush

    Frenchman Mountain is the site of a very brief goldrush in 1912.

Mar 1, 2002

   

Divorce - Nevada Style

    Las Vegas battles Reno as the celebrity divorce capitol of the country.

Feb 22, 2002

   

Mazeppa

    Many shows from France have made a home in Las Vegas, including the latest, La Femme. We'll hear about a show from Nevada that took Paris by Storm.

Feb 15, 2002

   

Rosie the Riveter

    1943 - The demands of WWII bring women workers to Basic Magnesium.

Feb 8, 2002

   

1850's - Mormons Settle in Nevada

    150 years ago, Mormons expanded their Utah settlements to include Carson Valley and eastern Nevada.

Feb 1, 2002

   

L.A. Gamblers Move to L.V.

    California police cracked down on illegal gambling in 1939, prompting an era of expansion for Las Vegas casinos.

Jan 25, 2002

   

Early Fremont Street #4

    Bob Russell inspires the myth of Las Vegas as a place to strike it rich.

Jan 18, 2002

   

Early Fremont Street #3

    We've been exploring Fremont Street on Nevada Yesterdays, today we'll hear what's behind all the neon at Binion's.

Jan 11, 2002

   

Early Fremont Street #2

    Fremont Street circa 1915...perhaps the first casino...The Northern Club and Hotel.

Jan 4, 2002

   

Early Fremont Street

    #1 Fremont Street - now the Golden Gate Hotel and Casino, started as the Hotel Nevada in 1906...and later the Sal Sagev.

Dec 28, 2001

   

New Year's Eve 1945/46

    Big changes in Las Vegas reflected in Strip headliners.

Dec 21, 2001

   

Death Valley

    1849 - Desperate travelers spend Christmas in Death Valley.

Dec 7, 2001

   

Clark Township and Block 16

    The birth of the city's first Tavern District, which became the Red Light District.

Nov 30, 2001

   

1849 - Misery Lake

    Mormon settlers discover the wrong way to California through what come to be known as Death Valley.

Nov 16, 2001

   

1950 - Gangsters in Casinos?

    National politicians question the involvement of gangsters in LV casinos.

Nov 2, 2001

   

1939 - Gambling is OK

    Community leaders decide to push gambling as a tourist attraction.

Oct 26, 2001

   

Ghost Dance

    We hear about the Ghost Dance and how Nevada and the Battle at wounded Knee are related.

Oct 18, 2001

   

Pop Squires

    We hear about a father of Las Vegas, Pop Squires...

Oct 5, 2001

   

Boulder Dam Dedication

    The dedication of Boulder Dam - 66 years ago this week...

Sep 7, 2001

   

1897 - Prize Fighting in NV

    

Aug 24, 2001

   

Sheriff Sam Gay

    

Aug 17, 2001

   

Rawhide, Nevada

    

Aug 10, 2001

   

Clark Underpass

    

Aug 3, 2001

   

Bigamy, Divorce & Evangelism

    

Jul 27, 2001

   

1922 Railroad Strike

    

Jul 20, 2001

   

Wobblies at the Dam

    

Jul 13, 2001

   

Shootout in 1884

    

Jun 29, 2001

   

Labor Problems at Boulder Dam

    

Jun 22, 2001

   

Don't call him "Bugsy"

    

Jun 15, 2001

   

Disappearing Act

    

Jun 8, 2001

   

1940 Marriage Boom

    

Jun 1, 2001

   

Mouse Roulette

    

May 25, 2001

   

1954 - The Riviera

    

May 18, 2001

   

Liberty's Last Stand

    

May 11, 2001

   

Fremont & Carson

    

May 4, 2001

   

1938 - Community Theater

    

Apr 27, 2001

   

The Delamar Mining Camp

    

Apr 20, 2001

   

Las Vegas Grows with Railroad

    

Apr 13, 2001

   

1858 - Mormons vs US Army

    

Mar 30, 2001

   

Unionized Dealers

    

Mar 23, 2001

   

"Nellis" Air Force Base

    

Mar 16, 2001

   

Birth of Boulder City

    

Mar 9, 2001

   

The Old Spanish Trail part 2

    

Mar 2, 2001

   

The Old Spanish Trail

    

Feb 23, 2001

   

Nevada Dancer Stars in France - 1864

    

Feb 16, 2001

   

Basic Magnesium

    

Feb 9, 2001

   

First Radio in Las Vegas

    

Jan 31, 2001

   

1951 A-Bomb Frenzy

    

Jan 24, 2001

   

The History of Keno in Nevada

    

Jan 17, 2001

   

Carole Lombard Plane Crash

    

Jan 10, 2001

   

1940 - Two LV City Commissions

    

Jan 3, 2001

   

Socialist Mayor - 1939

    

Dec 20, 2000

   

Col. Bob Russell

    

Dec 13, 2000

   

Christmas in Death Valley 1849

    

Dec 6, 2000

   

The First Las Vegas Rodeo

    

Nov 29, 2000

   

Howard Hughes

    

Nov 22, 2000

   

1934 Election Scandal

    

Nov 15, 2000

   

1955 - Boom or Bust?

    

Nov 8, 2000

   

Ghost Dance

    

Nov 1, 2000

   

Battle Born - Statehood

    

Oct 25, 2000

   

Charles Squires - Father of LV Republicans

    We hear about a father of Las Vegas, Pop Squires...

Oct 11, 2000

   

R-J Editor/Politician

    

Sep 27, 2000

   

1921 - Women Jurors

    

Sep 20, 2000

   

The Meadows

    

Sep 13, 2000

   

Hoover Dam

    

Sep 6, 2000

   

People Movers

    

Aug 30, 2000

   

Hell-Raising Neighborhood

    

Aug 23, 2000

   

University of Nevada - Elko

    

Aug 9, 2000

   

Election 1920

    

Aug 2, 2000

   

Clark Underpass

    

Jul 26, 2000

   

LV Giants/H. L. Wilson

    

Jul 19, 2000

   

Las Vegas Radio

    

Jul 12, 2000

   

Las Vegas Wranglers Baseball

    

Jul 5, 2000

   

July 4th 1855

    

Jun 28, 2000

   

1932 - Blacks get jobs at Boulder Dam

    

Jun 21, 2000

   

Bugsy at the Beginning

    

Jun 14, 2000

   

St. Thomas, NV submerged by Lake Mead

    

Jun 7, 2000

   

1940 - Marriage Popular in LV

    

May 31, 2000

   

The Las Vegas News - 1941

    

May 24, 2000

   

The Thunderbird

    

May 17, 2000

   

1931 Bootleggers

    

May 10, 2000

   

Lorenzi Resort

    

May 3, 2000

   

Las Vegas, Arizona or Nevada?

    

Apr 26, 2000

   

Railroad Village - 1910

    

Apr 12, 2000

   

Las Vegas Annexations

    

Apr 5, 2000

   

Highway Construction

    

Mar 29, 2000

   

The Arizona Club

    

Mar 22, 2000

   

North Las Vegas

    

Mar 15, 2000

   

William H. Nellis - Nellis AFB

    

Mar 8, 2000

   

Nevada Legalizes Gambling 1931

    

Mar 1, 2000

   

Leaping Las Vegas

    

Feb 23, 2000

   

Theater in Las Vegas - 1938

    

Feb 16, 2000

   

Divorce - Las Vegas Style

    

Feb 9, 2000

   

Early Fremont Street #5

    

Feb 2, 2000

   

Early Fremont Street #4

    

Jan 26, 2000

   

Early Fremont Street #3

    

Jan 19, 2000

   

Early Fremont Street #2

    

Jan 12, 2000

   

Early Fremont Street

    

Jan 5, 2000

   

End of Prohibition - 1933

    

Dec 29, 1999

   

New Year's Eve 1945

    

Dec 22, 1999

   

Socialist Mayor - 1939

    

Dec 15, 1999

   

Col. Bob Russell

    

Dec 8, 1999

   

Pearl Harbor-Las Vegas

    

Dec 1, 1999

   

The Demise of Block 16

    

Nov 24, 1999

   

First Thanksgiving in Las Vegas

    

Nov 17, 1999

   

The Donner Party in Nevada

    

Nov 3, 1999

   

The Majestic Theater

    

Oct 27, 1999

   

Tom Williams & Vegas Verde

    

Oct 20, 1999

   

First Movie Theater (1905)

    

Oct 13, 1999

   

Charles Squires - Father of the Republican Party

    

Oct 6, 1999

   

R-J Editor/Politician

    

Sep 29, 1999

   

Pres. Franklin Roosevelt Visits

    

Sep 22, 1999

   

Depression Era Las Vegas

    

Sep 15, 1999

   

The Meadows nightclub - 1931

    

Sep 8, 1999

   

1905 - No Schoolhouse in Vegas

    

Sep 1, 1999

   

Frontiers in Vegas part 3

    

Aug 25, 1999

   

Frontiers in Vegas part 2

    

Aug 18, 1999

   

Frontiers in Vegas part 1

    

Aug 11, 1999

   

RR Underpass Unites Las Vegas - '37

    

Aug 4, 1999

   

Summer of '61

    

Jul 28, 1999

   

Bigamy, Divorce & Evangelism

    

Jul 21, 1999

   

1922 Railroad Strike

    

Jul 14, 1999

   

Electrifying Las Vegas

    

Jul 7, 1999

   

Shootout in 1884

    

Jun 30, 1999

   

Babyface Nelson in Las Vegas?

    


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