West Las Vegas in Clark County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Binion House
1942
Photographed By Michael Kindig, June 4, 2008
1. Binion House Marker
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Binion House. , Colorful Horseshoe Club owner Benny Binion and his family lived here from 1947 to 1989. , Originally built in 1942 by service station owner C.A. Morehouse, the home was one of the largest in Las Vegas with three bedrooms, several baths, a large basement, guesthouse and swimming pool. In 1946 the home was sold and converted into a "dude ranch" where those seeking a quickie divorce could establish their six-week residency requirements. Benny Binion, a boisterous Texas gambler with a great love for quarter horses, purchased the home in 1947. He and his wife, Teddy Jane, raised their family and kept horses here, close to Binion's Horseshoe Club located on Fremont Street in downtown Las Vegas. The house is unique in Las Vegas for it rustic "Old West" ranch style incorporating native stone and log construction and sweeping veranda., Famous Las Vegas traditions started by Binion included the World Series of Poker and $3.95 premium steak dinners – supplied by beef from Binion's Montana ranch. Binion supported the community by providing funds for the local high school team to travel to Reno to compete in a statewide football tournament, and donating the prize money for the first cutting horse contest at the Helldorado Rodeo., Benny Binion (pictured left, center) died in 1989. Family members are still active in Las Vegas, but only their horses use this property. The Horseshoe Club is no longer owned by the Binions.
Colorful Horseshoe Club owner Benny Binion and his family lived here from 1947 to 1989.
Originally built in 1942 by service station owner C.A. Morehouse, the home was one of the largest in Las Vegas with three bedrooms, several baths, a large basement, guesthouse and swimming pool. In 1946 the home was sold and converted into a "dude ranch" where those seeking a quickie divorce could establish their six-week residency requirements. Benny Binion, a boisterous Texas gambler with a great love for quarter horses, purchased the home in 1947. He and his wife, Teddy Jane, raised their family and kept horses here, close to Binion's Horseshoe Club located on Fremont Street in downtown Las Vegas. The house is unique in Las Vegas for it rustic "Old West" ranch style incorporating native stone and log construction and sweeping veranda.
Famous Las Vegas traditions started by Binion included the World Series of Poker and $3.95 premium steak dinners – supplied by beef from Binion's Montana ranch. Binion supported the community by providing funds for the local high school team to travel to Reno to compete in a statewide football tournament, and donating the prize money for the first cutting horse contest at the Helldorado Rodeo.
Benny Binion (pictured left, center) died in 1989. Family members are still active
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in Las Vegas, but only their horses use this property. The Horseshoe Club is no longer owned by the Binions.
Erected by the City of Las Vegas, Clark County, Preserve America & the Southern Nevada Public Lands Management Act. (Marker Number 3.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the American Quarter Horse Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1947.
Location. 36° 10.636′ N, 115° 10.19′ W. Marker is in Las Vegas, Nevada, in Clark County. It is in West Las Vegas. Marker is at the intersection of West Bonanza Road and North Tonopah Drive, on the right when traveling west on West Bonanza Road. Marker is on the northeast corner behind the traffic light. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Las Vegas NV 89106, United States of America. Touch for directions.
sectionhead>More about this marker. This site is Stop #3 on the Pioneer Trail Route. Noted on marker: The Pioneer Trail celebrates the early history of Las Vegas, offering a glimpse of the people and places that made Las Vegas thrive.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. The Pioneer Trail - West Las Vegas
Also see . . . Binion House Pioneer Trail Link. Visit the www.LasVegasPioneerTrail.com to learn more about the Binion House. (Submitted on October 31, 2020, by Deuce Brandt of North Las Vegas, Nevada.)
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, September 26, 2011
3. Binion House Marker
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Photographed By Bill Kirchner, September 26, 2011
5. Binion House
Photographed By Michael Kindig, June 4, 2008
6. Binion House
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, September 26, 2011
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Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 3, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 5,274 times since then and 977 times this year. Last updated on December 28, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. Photos:1. submitted on December 7, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 3, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 6. submitted on December 7, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. 7. submitted on October 3, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.