Peter A. Hovis

The Fascinating History of Las Vegas

The Fascinating History of Las Vegas

U.S. HISTORY

R ising up from the Nevada desert, Las Vegas’ built environment is so extravagant that it’s difficult to imagine a time when its spectacle did not exist, fully formed. Let’s go back and trace the origins of this uniquely American city.
 
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