Downtown Las Vegas in Clark County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Las Vegas High School
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Las Vegas High School Neighborhood
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, September 26, 2011
1. Las Vegas High School Marker
Side A:
Las Vegas High School
As the population of Las Vegas increased throughout the 1920s and the construction of Hoover Dam was assured, many saw the need for a new high school. Principal Maude Frazier overcame public criticism that the location was "too far out of town." Despite opposition, she led a successful bond measure to pay for the school. This noteworthy example of Art Deco architecture was completed in 1930 for $350,000. The new school reflected the growth and maturation of Las Vegas. The Las Vegas Academy now occupies the Las Vegas High School. The building is listed on the local and National Register of Historic Places.
Side B:
Las Vegas High School Neighborhood
With the start of the Hoover Dam project in 1931, Las Vegas began to spread out in all directions. The area around the high school emerged as a significant residential neighborhood. Most of the single-family residences were built between 1928 and the beginning of World War II. The houses featured many different architectural styles, notable Tudor revival, Mission and Ranch. Many of the city's prominent citizens lived in the neighborhood in the 1930s. Starting in the 1980s, many homes were converted to professional offices, while maintaining their architectural and historic
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Erected 2005 by The Commission for the Las Vegas Centennial.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Art Deco series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1930.
Location. 36° 9.933′ N, 115° 8.407′ W. Marker is in Las Vegas, Nevada, in Clark County. It is in Downtown Las Vegas. It is on South 7th Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 315 South 7th 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: History of the "Senior Squares" (a few steps from this marker); Las Vegas High School (within shouting distance of this marker); Original Homesite of a Las Vegas Pioneer: Charles 'Pop Squires (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Morelli House (about 700 feet away); Ralph Louis Engelstad (approx. 0.2 miles away); Votes for Women (approx. Ό mile away); Birth of Downtown Las Vegas (approx. Ό mile away); Aladdin's Lamp (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Las Vegas.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Historic 5th Street School
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, September 26, 2011
2. Las Vegas High School Neighborhood Marker
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, September 26, 2011
3. Las Vegas High School Marker
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, September 26, 2011
4. Las Vegas High School Neighborhood Marker
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, September 26, 2011
5. Las Vegas High School Marker
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, September 26, 2011
6. Las Vegas High School Neighborhood Marker
NRHP plaque is mounted in sidewalk at base of marker.
Photographed by Denise Boose, August 3, 2022
7. Las Vegas High School / Las Vegas High School Neighborhood Marker
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, September 26, 2011
8. Las Vegas High School
circa 1974
9. Photo on Las Vegas High School Marker
Photo Caption:
The Las Vegas High School Rhythmettes and their founder Evelyn Stuckey posing during the 1974-1975 school year.
The Las Vegas High School Rhythmettes and their founder Evelyn Stuckey posing during the 1974-1975 school year.
10. Photo on Las Vegas High School Marker
circa 1930
11. Photo on Las Vegas High School Marker
Photo Caption:
Aerial view early 1930s
Aerial view early 1930s
12. Photo on Las Vegas High School Marker
Photo Caption:
Maude Frazier, longtime principal
Maude Frazier, longtime principal
13. Photo on Las Vegas High School Neighborhood Marker
Photo Caption:
Mission Revival, 1930, Henry Allen, pioneer Las Vegas banker, civic leader and later president of Nevada Power, lived here until the 1950s.
Mission Revival, 1930, Henry Allen, pioneer Las Vegas banker, civic leader and later president of Nevada Power, lived here until the 1950s.
14. Photo on Las Vegas High School Neighborhood Marker
Photo Caption:
Tudor Revival, 1936, This house was built for businessman Ralph Purdy at a cost of $3,600. He owned a local Texaco station.
Tudor Revival, 1936, This house was built for businessman Ralph Purdy at a cost of $3,600. He owned a local Texaco station.
15. Photo on Las Vegas High School Neighborhood Marker
Photo Caption:
Spanish Colonial Revival, 1930. Designed by A.L. Worswick and built for $10,000, this house was owned by district Judge A.S. Henderson, who was also an Assemblyman, State Senator and City Attorney.
Spanish Colonial Revival, 1930. Designed by A.L. Worswick and built for $10,000, this house was owned by district Judge A.S. Henderson, who was also an Assemblyman, State Senator and City Attorney.
16. Photo on Las Vegas High School Neighborhood Marker
Photo Caption:
Spanish, 1932. Prominent dentist and civic leader J.D. Smith built this house, designed by architects Nordstrom and Warner, as a showplace for $8,500. It has a basement, unusual in Las Vegas. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Spanish, 1932. Prominent dentist and civic leader J.D. Smith built this house, designed by architects Nordstrom and Warner, as a showplace for $8,500. It has a basement, unusual in Las Vegas. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, September 26, 2011
17. Las Vegas High School Neighborhood NRHP Plaque 1928
NRHP plaque is mounted in sidewalk at base of 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 1,531 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on October 5, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 7. submitted on August 8, 2022, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17. submitted on October 5, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
