Las Vegas History: From Desert Dust to Neon Lights

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This video covers the history of Las Vegas, Nevada, the Vegas Strip, Casinos, Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, Mega Resorts, the Mob and Fremont Street.

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In today's video we get an overview of Sin City aka Las Vegas, Nevada. First we get an overview of the Las Vegas Valley. Then, we dive into the city's rich history.

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A special thanks to UNLV Digital Collections and Archive, Vintage Vegas, 8NewsNow, and History Facts.


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Las Vegas Documentary
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