Historic Preservation

Historic Preservation Commission newsletter, Spring 2012 Historic Connection 

May is Historic Preservation and Archaeology Awareness Month
This year the city of Las Vegas Historic Preservation Commission is celebrating the numerous successes of our local museums with the theme, “Museum Madness!”  The madness kicked off in late 2011 with the opening of the Nevada State Museum in October, followed by the opening of the National Museum of Organized Crime and Las Enforcement (“Mob Museum”) in February. The Neon Museum visitors center is scheduled to be open in late summer 2012. 

To celebrate Museum Madness! the HPC has partnered with several local museums to offer free or discounted tickets and programming.  Click here for a list of museums and special offers.

Historic Preservation and Archaeology Awareness Month events

The Nevada State Historic Preservation theme for Archaeology Awareness and Historic Preservation Month is “The 150th Anniversary of the Homestead Act.”  For a list of statewide historic preservation activities during May, visit the State Historic Preservation Office website at http://nvshpo.org/. 
The National Trust for Historic Preservation theme is “Discover America's Hidden Gems.”  Visit their website at http://www.preservationnation.org/take-action/preservation-month for more information.

Historic Preservation Month Proclamation
May 16, 9 a.m., City Council Chambers, 495 S. Main St. Mayor Goodman and the HPC chair will read the Historic Preservation Month Proclamation and present the annual HPC Historic Preservation Month awards during the ceremonial portion of the City Council meeting.

Helldorado Days, April 29 – May 20
For information on all events during Helldorado Days, visit http://www.elkshelldorado.com/eventschedule.html.

May 17 – 20: Helldorado Days Rodeo at the Downtown Rodeo Grounds. Events will include the rodeo, food, carnival and merchandise vendors. 

May 19:  Helldorado Days Parade, from 5 to 9 p.m. on Fourth Street between Gass and Ogden avenues in downtown Las Vegas.  Fireworks will follow from the top floor of the Fremont Street parking garage. 

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.