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

Fremont Street at night with the Hotel Apache in the foreground, showing the beginnings of "Glitter Gulch."
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 the Frontier Club. Stamp on back of photo: "Not for Reproduction, Positively no release, Vegas Studio & Camera Supply, Las Vegas, Nevada, Glenn A. Davis, Photographer."
Site Name: Frontier Club
Address: 117 East Fremont Street

Early casino interior showing men playing cards. Notice the ashtrays on the floor and the general cleanliness of the room. Stamp on back of photo: "Not for Reproduction, Positively no release, Vegas Studio & Camera Supply, Las Vegas, Nevada, Glenn A. Davis, Photographer"
Site Name: Fremont Hotel and Casino
Address: 200 East Fremont Street

Men playing a game of faro in an early Fremont Street casino. Stamp on back of photo: "Vegas Studio & Camera Supply, 116 Fremont Street, Las Vegas, Nevada"
Site Name: Fremont Hotel and Casino
Address: 200 East Fremont Street

Interior of an early Fremont Street casino showing roulette and blackjack. Stamp on back of photo: "Vegas Studio, Las Vegas, Nevada"
Site Name: Fremont Hotel and Casino
Address: 200 East Fremont Street