Nevada Yesterdays The collection of essays written by historian Frank Wright that immortalize the real history of Las Vegas. Purchase your copy of 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.) Send your comments to letters@knpr.org.

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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