Looking northwest from the intersection of Fremont and Second Streets at night.
Site Name: Fremont Street
Address: Fremont street, Las Vegas, NV

This was the first resort/casino in Las Vegas. Transcribed from back of postcard: "A fashionable clubhouse located on the desert near Las Vegas, where gay throngs gather nightly to dine, dance and enjoy the romance and freedom of Nevada."
Site Name: Meadows Country Club
Address: Corner of Charleston Boulevard and Boulder Highway

The Hotel Las Vegas was the first hotel in Las Vegas, a tent set up for people who came to participate in the land auction. Managed by Pop Squires." Transcribed from back of photo: "Hotel Las Vegas 1905. Hotel Las Vegas, built by Las Vegas Trading Co. in 1905 was located on North Main Street between Stewart and the creek across from Woodards Down Town Camp on grounds later occupied by Elwells Ware House. All canvas and lumber used in building was cut to size and holes bored in Los Angeles, ready to be bolted together on arrival in Las Vegas. Hotel had 20 rooms. Floor space was 40 x 130 ft. Kitchen and Dining Room are seen next door to Hotel on the right. This Hotel was managed by Chas. P. Squires. Photo by Eddie Gillette, 1905." Transcribed from Special Collections sheet: "Selling of L.V. First L.V. Hotel pic cap. First Las Vegas Hotel -- The Hotel Las Vegas was made ready for the first buyers of real estate at the 1905 auction when the Las Vegas Trading Co., managed by Charles (Pop) Squires, opened the registry. All canvas and lumber used in building was cut to size and holes bored in Los Angeles, a prefab forerunner. Hotel Las Vegas boasted 20 rooms and was regarded as the top 'night spot' of its day."
Site Name: Hotel Las Vegas
Address: 1 Fremont Street

Postcard of the Mint Hotel and Casino on Fremont Street. The picture is an artist conception of the casino with the completed tower. Transcribed from back of postcard: "Las Vegas, Nevada. The New Mint Hotel and Casino. Tallest building in the West. Downtown Las Vegas, Nevada. Scheduled for completion 1964."
Site Name: Mint Las Vegas
Address: 128 East Fremont Street

Fremont Street looking west from the roof of the Hotel Nevada.
Site Name: Fremont Street
Address: Fremont street, Las Vegas, NV

People playing blackjack in the Boulder Club on Fremont Street.
Site Name: Boulder Club
Address: 118 East Fremont Street

People playing bingo in an early Fremont Street casino.
Site Name: Fremont Hotel and Casino
Address: 200 East Fremont Street