Everyone thinks they know the real history of the Las Vegas Strip.
But did you know that Bugsy Siegel didn't build the Flamingo Hotel from scratch?
Do you know who the first nude showgirl was?
Do you know who Jakie Freidman was?
Do you believe that Tommy Hull was inspired to build the El Rancho Vegas because his car broke down and he counted the cars that passed him on the old highway?
Well, if you don't know the real answers to these questions or if you think you do and want confirmation of that, then come out to the Springs Preserve on Thursday evening, July 3rd for our next installment of "Untold Stories' where we explore the real history of the early years of the Las Vegas Strip.
Joining us will be:
Betty Bunch: a dancer who came here in the early 1950s and is still dancing on the Strip today.
Lisa Medford; the first nude showgirl (okay, we gave you one answer)
George Stamos: writer of the original Strip Hotel histories for the Las Vegas Sun in 1979.
Dr. Michael Green: historian and Professor at the College of Southern Nevada.
It all happens on July 3rd at 7:00 pm at the Springs Preserve. Gas is over $4 a gallon so if you are spending the 4th of July weekend in town, then come join us for a great night of history and stories.
Come early for the Farmers Market and the Mojitos and Mozart in the Wolfgang Puck Cafe.
Untold Stories: The Las Vegas Strip: The Early Years
Thursday, July 3rd
Las Vegas Springs Preserve
7:00 pm
Admission $12.00
We hope to see you there!