Boulder City Historic District in Clark County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)

The Boulder Dam Hotel

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, December 28, 2010

1. The Boulder Dam Hotel Marker

Inscription. The Boulder Dam Hotel has been part of Boulder City history since its opening in 1933. Designed by Mort Wagner the hotel was built by Paul Stewart "Jim" Webb, Raymond Spilsbury, and Austin Clark. It is located in Cardenas Plaza - known today as Hotel Plaza - one of Boulder City's three original downtown squares.

Expanded in 1934 and 1935, the hotel was acquired by Glover "Roxy" Ruckstell in 1936, and merged into his Grand Canyon - Boulder Dam Tours. This company also included Grand Canyon Airlines, Murk Emery's Lake Mead tour boat concession, exclusive operation of the Boulder City Airport, and was the sole tourist concessionaire in what became the Lake Mead National Recreation Area.

During the 1930's and 1940's the hotel hosted the rich and famous. Guests included Bette Davis, Ronald Colman, Boris Karloff, Will Rogers, the Maharaja of Indore, Bank of America founder A. P. Gianini, and Howard Hughes. The hotel fell on hard times after World War II, closing and re-opening several times.

Except for a short period in 1969-73 when it served as a retirement home, the hotel has been an integral part of Boulder City.

Erected 2010 by the Queho Posse Chapter 1919, E Clampus Vitus.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce

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. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1933.

Location. 35° 58.679′ N, 114° 50.201′ W. Marker is in Boulder City, Nevada, in Clark County. It is in the Boulder City Historic District. Marker is on Arizona Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1305 Arizona Street, 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); “Hitchin’ a Ride” (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hoover Dam Turbine Runner (about 700 feet away); Alabam (about 700 feet away); Boulder City, Nevada (approx. 0.2 miles away); “Rag Town Goddess” (approx. 0.2 miles away); Frank T. Crowe (approx. ¼ mile away); Hoover Dam Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Boulder City.

Photographed By Denise Boose, November 26, 2010

2. The Boulder Dam Hotel Marker

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, December 28, 2010

3. The Boulder Dam Hotel Marker

The Boulder Dam Hotel image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, December 28, 2010

4. The Boulder Dam Hotel

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 6, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 967 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 6, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 2. submitted on March 1, 2013, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. 3, 4. submitted on January 6, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.