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

Von Tobel's Hardware Store

1. Von Tobel's Hardware Store Marker

Inscription. As a founder of one of the pioneer families of Las Vegas, Ed Von Tobel came to the 1905 Las Vegas land auction and purchased a lot. He established a lumber company on Main Street in 1905 and then moved to this site in 1906. The hardware business reflected the rapid growth of Las Vegas and Von Tobel's became the longest family business in town. When Las Vegas incorporated in 1911, he served as one of the first City Commissioners. In 1967, Von Tobel's moved to a more modern facility on Maryland Parkway.

Erected 2005 by The Commission for the Las Vegas Centennial.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1905.

Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 36° 10.155′ N, 115° 8.781′ W. Marker was in Las Vegas, Nevada, in Clark County. It was in Downtown Las Vegas. Marker was on South First Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker was on South 1st Street about half-way between Bridger and Carson Avenues. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Las Vegas NV 89101, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. St. Joan Of Arc (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); County Courthouses (about 700 feet away);

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Historic Preservation (about 700 feet away); First Church Built in Las Vegas (about 800 feet away); Las Vegas' Most Historic Hotel & Casino (approx. 0.2 miles away); The First Telephone (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fremont Street (approx. 0.2 miles away); Gaming / Helldorado (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Las Vegas.

More about this marker. Text is from the City of Las Vegas Department of Planning, Historic Preservation Office.

Regarding Von Tobel's Hardware Store. Von Tobel's Hardware store was at 217 South First Street (Where the Golden Nugget parking lot is today).

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, circa 2011

2. Von Tobel's Hardware Store Marker

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 1,586 times since then and 105 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 12, 2011. 2. submitted on October 5, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.