Under the Cottonwoods: Where Las Vegas Began
- ISBN-10
- 0692847804
- ISBN-13
- 9780692847800
- Pages
- 64
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2017-06-10
Description
Through a stunning collection of historical and modern photographs, "Under the Cottonwoods" celebrates Las Vegas' humble beginnings, including the people, places and events that have inspired and shaped the city's history. Las Vegas began on the banks of the Las Vegas Creek, a perennial stream fed by three artesian springs. The flow from these springs sustained Las Vegas' first inhabitants and gave birth to a world-renowned city. From early ranches and the railroad to the beginning of the resort industry, the Las Vegas Springs supported a thriving community. The springs flow stopped in 1962 due to the growing population and increased use. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1978, the 180-acre Springs Preserve is known as the birth place of Las Vegas and represents one of the richest and most unique cultural and biological resources in Southern Nevada. "Under the Cottonwoods" explores the dynamic role this area has played in Las Vegas history.
