Boulder City Historic District in Clark County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)
“Hitchin’ a Ride”
by L’Deane Trueblood, Aritst
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, December 29, 2013
1. “Hitchin’ a Ride” Marker
Inscription.
“Hitchin’ a Ride”. by L’Deane Trueblood, Aritst. When the government built Boulder City, it didn't plan for children. But, as the Depression drove workers into southern Nevada to build Hoover Dam, workers brought their families with them. The new town and surrounding desert provided an exciting playground for the children, who hiked the hills, caught lizards and snakes, or built little dams in their sandy backyards. On Saturday afternoons, children rode their bikes on brand new sidewalks to the Boulder Theatre for a Three Stooges matinee, down to Delmar’s Drugstore for a nickel Coke, or around the park under the newly planted trees.
When the government built Boulder City, it didn't plan for children. But, as the Depression drove workers into southern Nevada to build Hoover Dam, workers brought their families with them. The new town and surrounding desert provided an exciting playground for the children, who hiked the hills, caught lizards and snakes, or built little dams in their sandy backyards. On Saturday afternoons, children rode their bikes on brand new sidewalks to the Boulder Theatre for a Three Stooges matinee, down to Delmar’s Drugstore for a nickel Coke, or around the park under the newly planted trees.
Location. 35° 58.66′ N, 114° 50.259′ W. Marker is in Boulder City, Nevada, in Clark County. It is in the Boulder City Historic District. Marker is on Nevada Highway near Avenue B, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 501 Nevada Highway, Boulder City NV 89005, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Puddler's Break (within shouting distance of this marker); The Boulder Dam Hotel (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Alabam (about 500 feet away); “Rag Town Goddess”
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, December 29, 2013
2. “Hitchin’ a Ride”
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 4, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 719 times since then and 113 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on January 4, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
