Downtown Las Vegas in Clark County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Las Vegas' Most Historic Hotel & Casino
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, September 26, 2011
1. Las Vegas' Most Historic Hotel & Casino Marker
One Hundredth Anniversary Celebration
Golden Gate Hotel & Casino
One Fremont Street
Erected 2006 by Proclaimed by the Mayor of Las Vegas, The Honorable Oscar B. Goodman.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.
Location. 36° 10.284′ N, 115° 8.754′ W. Marker is in Las Vegas, Nevada, in Clark County. It is in Downtown Las Vegas. It can be reached from Fremont Street. Marker is on the south side of the pedestrian mall, approximately 150 feet east of North Main Street, in front of the Golden Gate Hotel & Casino. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: One Fremont Street, Las Vegas NV 89101, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Nevada’s Mojave Desert. It is also in the American Southwest and in the Mountain West. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Gaming / Helldorado (within shouting distance of this marker); The First Telephone (within shouting distance of this marker); Fremont Street (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Block 16 (about 600 feet away); Neon / Atomic Testing (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Flame Restaurant (approx. 0.2 miles away); Nevada Motel (approx. 0.2 miles away); Manneken Pis (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Las Vegas.
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Photographed by Bill Kirchner, September 26, 2011
2. Las Vegas' Most Historic Hotel & Casino Marker
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, September 26, 2011
3. Las Vegas' Most Historic Hotel & Casino Marker
Photographed by Denise Boose, March 8, 2013
4. Las Vegas' Most Historic Hotel & Casino
5. Las Vegas' Most Historic Hotel & Casino 1906
Opening to rave reviews, the hotel is described as "first class," with electrical lighting. Room and board cost just $1 per day. Whiskey and gambling are extra. Las Vegas first telephone was installed here. The phone number was "number 1." Founder J.F. Miller is seated in the carriage. The mystery woman in the 2nd-floor doorway is believed to be Rosa, who later would become his bride.
6. Hotel Sal Sagev 1931
Hotel Neveda is renamed Hotel Sal Sagev, Las Vegas spelled backwards (1931). During the Depression years, the downtown economy is boosted by an influx of workers building Hoover Dam, then the tallest dam is the world. After a long absence, gambling and whiskey return to Fremont Street, creating more opportunities for dam workers to spend their money.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 30, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,655 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 30, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 4, 5, 6. submitted on March 31, 2013, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
