See the city from a perspective you would only imagine at some place else!
Las Vegas and old buildings? History? Good joke! Las Vegas is the city that reached its glamour by building bigger, more luxurious, more expensive, higher and crazier, by realizing unbelievable and world famous projects, just to pass it by another bigger and even crazier project! However, there are actually some buildings that have survived the urge for permanent innovation and Fox Rent A Car presents five of the most historic places in Las Vegas, NV.
Historic sites in Las Vegas: Old Las Vegas Mormon State Historic Park
It was in 1855 when Mormons settled in the area that would later become America’s most famous tourist attraction. What is the Mormon State Historic Park today, used to be a place where mail service between Salt Lake City and Los Angeles would take rest at. Later on, due to springs and growing vegetation the city grew and now, it presents the oldest structure in Southern Nevada that is not built from Native Americans.
Historic sites in Las Vegas: Atomic Testing Museum
Each year only a few thousand people come and take a tour of the Nevada Test Site Center, can you imagine? This Test Site has a tremendous importance for the country and the whole world, since in 1955 a nuclear bomb was tested there. Only a few houses close by the Site remained and can now be seen on those tours, held by former employees. There have been many other weapons been tested as well, but none of them had such an impact as the nuclear bomb. A must see for everybody who is interested in history!
Historic sites in Las Vegas: The Railroad Cottages
Between 1909 and 1911 the San Pedro, Los Angeles and Salt Lake Railroad build a total of 64 cottages for the mid-level workers to live in. Only a handful of those cottages still exist, one of them you can find at the Clark County Heritage Museum, others have been removed to Las Vegas Springs Preserve. If you are interested to see how railroad workers used to live, this is a place you should check out.
Historic sites in Las Vegas: The Golden Gate Casino
Back in 1906 this hotel opened its doors named Hotel Nevada, and it is still open today, just with a different name! If you decide to stay or play there, expect tastefully decorated rooms, a full-service casino, and some great food. Try the shrimp cocktail! The house belongs to the Fremont Street Experience that you must have seen. Get ready for street artists, shows, and even free concerts!
Historic sites in Las Vegas: El Portal Theatre
Can you imagine Las Vegas without an A/C? Be happy that you will never have to experience this! Before the El Portal Theatre opened its doors in 1928, no building had an air-conditioning installed. In addition, this was Las Vegas’ one and only movie theatre! Today, the building hosts an Indian Arts & Crafts store and still shows some of the building’s featured that every old-fashioned civil engineer will just fall in love with.
What will you do while visiting Las Vegas?
No matter what you came to Las Vegas for, try to take some time and visit some of those historical sites! Most of them are opened during the day only and why should you not spend a few minutes at the city’s oldest casinos? If you know about other secret, and historical spots in the city, let our readers know.
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