which opened as the Hotel Nevada in 1905, is considered the birthplace of modern Las Vegas. It was here that the city’s first telephone was installed, its first neon sign was designed ...

said the signs of old Las Vegas made up for a lack of interesting architecture. Casinos in the 20th century were not as flashy or as big as modern-day casinos. “That really was part of the 1960s ...

Popular Las Vegas Strip headliner residencies are often extended for additional shows over days, weeks, months, and sometimes years.One of the most prominent Las Vegas residencies has been legendary ...

The Neon Museum added a 50-year-old sign ... the sign’s new home at the museum will help the history of the El Cortez be appreciated “for years to come.” “As one of Las Vegas’ oldest ...

The walls of the main room, The Armory, for example, are adorned with old menus listing game meat ... The Golden Gate Hotel and Casino, which opened as the Hotel Nevada in 1905, is considered the ...

Richard Marcus was a casino cheat in Las Vegas for 25 years. He says he used a mixture of chip scams and social engineering to con casinos such as Caesars Palace, the MGM Grand, and the Riviera ...