Westside
Home of the Black Strip
Greater Las Vegas
African American Cultural Corridor
Moulin Rouge
America's First Interracial Hotel
Opened in 1955 and closed later that same year. This segregated hotel was the blueprint for the now famous "Las Vegas Strip". Known as a entertainment and hospitality hub of is time for the Las Vegas valley. All patrons were welcome regardless of their race, creed or color.
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Photo of a showgirl posed at the swimming pool of the Moulin Rouge Hotel and Casino (May 22nd, 1955)
Moulin Rouge Photo Collection UNLV Libraries Special Collections & Archives.
McWilliams Townsite
Original Town site for City of Las Vegas
Established in 1905
Home to the first town-site for residential and commercial development on in Las Vegas. This site become home to nearly 1,500 residents that worked the mines and other businesses in the area
Photo of J. T. (John Thomas) McWilliams (1863-1941), Las Vegas, circa 1930s.
Elbert Edwards Photo Collection. UNLV Libraries Special Collections & Archives.
St. James Church
Second Catholic Church in Las Vegas
St. James Apostle Church was established in 1940.
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JACKSON COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
Carver House Hotel
Historic Westside Cosmopolitan Hotel
Property amenities included five stories with 88 Hotel Rooms, Casino, Restaurants, Bars, 24 hour Salon, Retail Shops, Dance Pavilion, Lounge and Swimming Pool with Cabanas
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Opened: 1961 / Closed: 1965
Address
400 Jackson Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89106
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Current Owner:
City of Las Vegas
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Cotton Club
Exclusive African American Club
Exclusive club the catered to African American residing in and visiting the Las Vegas Westside
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Opened: 1944 / Closed: 1957
Address:
500 W Jackson Ace
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Current Owner:
The True Vine
Baptist Church
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Town Tavern
"It" Place to Go in 1950's
Known for it's lounge. The lounge also had table games and liver entertainment.
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Opened: 1955 / Closed: 2010
Address:
600 W Jackson Ace
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Current Owner:
Tokyo Casino
