A Past Worth Preserving - Lissa Townsend Rodgers
Las Vegas has long defined “the past” differently than most cities—here, it usually means last weekend. As such, we’re not known for our embrace of history (Bugsy Siegel was mayor, right?) or our preservation of architectural relics (How many casinos have we imploded this decade?). Too often we view “newest” as a synonym for “best,” an attitude that’s hazardous to any city’s heritage.
Sometimes, though, we do pause long enough to understand the importance of preventing our landmarks from slipping into Lost Vegas. Enter the Nevada State Register of Historic Places, which was established in 1979 “to recognize those places that express history, archaeology or culture important to Nevadans,” says JoAnn Kittrell, public information manager for the Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
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