1955 is when Las Vegas first got water from the Colorado River. Prior to that, the small population lived solely on groundwater.

Las Vegas Valley Water District was created in the late 40s; a bond funding the pipeline was passed in '53.
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What year did Las Vegas begin receiving water from the Colorado River?

Fremont St neon, April 1964

In the original 10-min video these guys end up outside Caesars peeking through the fence as Robbie Knievel jumps the fountain. youtu.be/8816_WM01bE?si…

New hotel under construction, April 1989

70th anniversary of Atomic Liquors. They already celebrated this anniversary in summer 2022 because, maybe, drunk math.

Building NYNY Las Vegas in late 1996. Monte Carlo had just opened, Bellagio still under construction. Photos from Delmar Miller.

Las Vegas Strip, April 1969

Latest rendering of Legal Aid Center's expansion on E Charleston Blvd, using the original concrete screen of the 1962 bank.