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Las Vegas History
Las Vegas HistoryApril 29
David Copperfield’s Las Vegas Residency Ends: Was He Ever Really One of Us?
Las Vegas HistoryApril 27
The Coolest, Creepiest Ghost Towns Near Las Vegas
Nevada's boom-and-bust mining legacy produced hundreds of ghost towns. A few of them are within driving distance from Las Vegas.
Las Vegas HistoryApril 22
Steve Wynn: Missing From Vegas, But Active on Instagram
While persona non grata in the Vegas casino industry, Steven Wynn is busy chronicling his life and career on social media.
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Las Vegas HistoryApril 8
Back in Time: A Celebration of Vegas History Returns
Home + History Las Vegas returns with tours via walking, bus, bikes, and more.
Las Vegas HistoryMarch 16
Is Today Las Vegas’ Real Birthday?
The answer: ehhhh …
Las Vegas HistoryMarch 4
The Secret State Park in the Middle of Downtown Vegas
The oldest non-native settlement in Las Vegas set the stage for the community we know today.
Las Vegas HistoryFebruary 25
The Mint 400 and Its Wild Las Vegas History
The most notorious and grueling off-road race in the world has a long history in Las Vegas.
Las Vegas HistoryFebruary 20
Elvis Uncovered: Found Footage Never Looked (and Sounded) So Good
Las Vegas HistoryJanuary 27
How the Man Who Popularized Bingo Failed to Capitalize on Vegas Gambling
The businessman who brought bingo to the masses also opened the Tallyho hotel in Vegas. What went wrong?
Las Vegas HistoryJanuary 20
9 Things You Should Know (But Probably Don’t) About the Golden Gate Casino
The oldest casino in Vegas is full of secrets.
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