Downtown South in Las Vegas in Clark County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)

The Huntridge Neighborhood

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, September 26, 2011

1. The Huntridge Neighborhood Marker

Inscription. Las Vegas' first tract subdivision, the Huntridge neighborhood was erected between 1941 and 1944 on land purchased in the 1920s by international businessman Leigh Hunt. After his death in 1931, Hunt's widow sold off large chunks of land. In December of 1941, the developers announced plans to build a subdivision, graciously naming it Huntridge in Hunt's honor. The modest traditional style homes rented for $50 per month with an option to buy for $5000. The Huntridge neighborhood, loved for it generous lots, curving tree lined streets and front porches, is one of the oldest intact neighborhoods in Las Vegas.

Erected 2005 by The Commission for the Las Vegas Centennial.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is December 1941.

Location. 36° 9.387′ N, 115° 8.198′ W. Marker is in Las Vegas, Nevada, in Clark County. It is in Downtown South. Marker is at the intersection of South Maryland Parkway and Jessica Avenue, on the left when traveling north on South Maryland Parkway. Marker is on the east side or Circle Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Las Vegas NV 89104, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mary Dutton Park (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Wengert Mansion (approx. half a mile away);

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Original Homesite of a Las Vegas Pioneer: Charles 'Pop’ Squires (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Morelli House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Las Vegas High School (approx. 0.6 miles away); History of the "Senior Squares" (approx. 0.7 miles away); Las Vegas High School / Las Vegas High School Neighborhood (approx. 0.7 miles away); Votes for Women (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Las Vegas.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, September 26, 2011

2. The Huntridge Neighborhood Marker

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, September 26, 2011

3. The Huntridge Neighborhood Marker

<i>Rear of</i> The Huntridge Neighborhood Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, September 26, 2011

4. Rear of The Huntridge Neighborhood Marker

Photo on The Huntridge Neighborhood Marker image. Click for full size.

circa 1940s

5. Photo on The Huntridge Neighborhood Marker

Photo Caption: Aerial view of the Huntridge neighborhood, 1940s. The Huntridge Theater can be seen to the north of Circle Park.

circa 1940s

6. Photo on The Huntridge Neighborhood Marker

Photo Caption: Streetlights were installed in the Huntridge neighborhood in the 1940s.

7. Photo on The Huntridge Neighborhood Marker

Photo Caption: A typical Huntridge residence.

The Huntridge Theater image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, September 26, 2011

8. The Huntridge Theater

The Huntridge Theater (1944), 1208 East Charleston Boulevard, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on 7/22/1993.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,749 times since then and 86 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on October 5, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.