When the Hoover Dam was completed in 1935, it was the highest dam in the world. During construction, thousands of workers set up temporary homes, and casinos and showgirl venues opened on Fremont Street - then the town’s only paved road - to keep them entertained. Among other things, it supplies water and power to Los Angeles and other cities in the Southwest. In 1931, work began on the huge Boulder Dam, later renamed the Hoover Dam, just east of Las Vegas. Ready? Let’s buckle up for a trip to classic Sin City. Whether you’ve been to Vegas or not, you’ll be familiar with some of its most famous faces and stories as seen in these old Las Vegas photos (but remember: “What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas”). The Nevada city is known for casinos, weddings and a fair amount of organized crime.
In less than a century, Las Vegas has established itself as one of the world’s most iconic hubs of nightlife and entertainment.
