Work, War, and Luxury: Historic Huntridge and Marycrest Districts $35 Walking Tour Friday

04/26/2024 08:30 AM - 10:00 AM PT

Admission

  • $35.00

Description

  1. Take a trip to the origins of modern Las Vegas residential developments! From working class WWII Huntridge, to the exclusive and luxurious Marycrest neighborhood, this tour will introduce you to the men, women, and families who kept the city and the war effort running, as well as the local celebrities and business owners of postwar booming Las Vegas. Come explore the neighborhoods where modern Las Vegas began to transform from desert outpost to a thriving urban community, and hear the stories of the people who raised Las Vegas. Learn about the transition from interwar era transitional Minimalism to the iconic Mid Century Modern that defined Las Vegas cool for the ages!