Historic Preservation

Historic Preservation Commission newsletter, Fall 2011 Historic Connection 

Historic Preservation and Archaeology Day on the Cultural Corridor Trail
The city of Las Vegas is working to keep the spirit and tradition of the Cultural History Fair alive with historical presentations and tours during May.  This year, the city of Las Vegas Historic Preservation Commission, Cultural Corridor Coalition, Department of Planning and Office of Cultural Affairs sponsored the Historic Preservation and Archaeology Day on Saturday, May 14, in donated space at Cashman Center. The event included free tours of the Neon Museum Boneyard, the Las Vegas Natural History Museum and the Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park. The event also featured a lunchtime presentation about the Old Spanish Trail and ice cream sandwiches from Anderson Dairy.  Photo gallery from the event

Helldorado Days Parade
After the Cultural Corridor event, HPC commissioners and friends rode in the 77th annual Helldorado Parade in gorgeous classic automobiles provided by the Las Vegas Cadillac and LaSalle Club, and the Sunbelt Auto Museum.  Photo gallery from the parade

Historic Preservation Month Proclamation and Awards for Excellence in Historic Preservation
During the ceremonial portion of the May 18 City Council meeting, Mayor Oscar B. Goodman and HPC Chairman Robert Stoldal presented the Historic Preservation Month Proclamation and the annual HPC Historic Preservation Month awards.  This year’s awardees included the city of Las Vegas Department of Operations and Maintenance for the restoration of the barns and corral at Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs, Preserve Nevada for their advocacy for and assistance with stabilizing funding in the FY 2011-2013 Nevada State Budget for the State Historic Preservation Office, and the Clark County Museum for the relocation and historic preservation of the Candlelight Wedding Chapel for the Clark County Museum Heritage Street.   Photo gallery from the award ceremony

Historic Preservation Commission

The city of Las Vegas Historic Preservation Commission oversees preservation activities in the city for buildings, structures and places of historical and architectural significance.  It reviews historic designation applications to National Register of Historic Places and city of Las Vegas Historic Property Register. The commission meets every 4th Wednesday of the month at noon.  2012 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Schedule & Agendas.