Las Vegas Through the Years (1905-2017)

I’m absolutely 120% sure all of you have seen at least some pics or videos of one of the greatest cities in America or even the world – Las Vegas, Nevada. Now, I’ve never been to the desert metropolis, but I hear it’s a real paradise full of 24-7 gambling shacks, striptease, or should I say “showgirl” lounges, and, of course, casinos without clocks. But it wasn’t always this neon oasis we know and love today. Just over a hundred years ago Las Vegas was nowhere to be seen, instead, there was sand, and sand, and more sand, and maybe some cacti. After all it’s called Mojave desert for a reason, right?

So, now let’s take a look at how it all started, and follow the development of Las Vegas’ two biggest streets: the Stripe, and Fremont Street.

1. 1905 Fremont Street – When the San Pedro, Los Angeles and Salt Lake Railroad were created in 1905, the small settlement quickly became known as Sin City.

2. 1943 Fremont Street

3. 1945 Fremont Street

4. 1946 Fremont Street

5. 1948 Fremont Street

6. 1950 Fremont Street

7. 1951 Fremont Street

8. 1952 The Strip

9. 1954 Fremont Street

10. 1958 Fremont Street