Beginning in 1931, the construction of Hoover Dam brings an influx of construction workers which starts a population boom and gives the Valley's economy, which was in the grips of the Great Depression, a needed boost. | 1931 |  | ||||
| 1935 | Hoover Dam is complete.  | ||||
| Las Vegas' population has grown to 8,422. The outbreak of World War II brings the defense industry to the valley. The isolated location, along with plentiful water and inexpensive energy, makes Las Vegas an ideal site for military and defense related industries. The site for Nellis Air Force Base is located in the northeast, and the Basic Management Complex, providers of raw materials, is located in the southeastern suburb of Henderson. The defense industry continues to employ a significant number of valley residents. | 1940 | | ||||
| 1945 | Following World War II, lavishly decorated resort hotels and gambling casinos offering top-name entertainment come into existence. Tourism and entertainment took over as the largest employer in the valley. | ||||
| Gaming Board is created. Moulin Rouge, Las Vegas' first racially integrated hotel, opens its doors | 1955 | | ||||
| 1956 | The city of Las Vegas annexes one square mile of land, its first such addition since incorporation 45 years earlier. | ||||
| Topless Showgirls debut on the Strip with "Minsky's Follies." | 1957 | | ||||
| 1959 | "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" sign is created by Betty Willis. | ||||
| Las Vegas encompasses 25 square miles and has a population of 64,405. Las Vegas has more than 22 percent of Nevada's total population on less than .02 percent of the State's land. At the same time, Clark County has a population of 127,016. Las Vegas hosts its first boxing match. | 1960 | | ||||
| 1960's | During the 1960s, a phenomenon lead by Howard Hughes, occurs in Las Vegas. Corporations are building and/or buying hotel/casino properties. They have the capital necessary and the profitability makes entrance into the casino industry extremely attractive. Gambling becomes "gaming" and starts the transition into legitimate business. | ||||
| Elvis Presley opens at the International Hotel, now known as the Las Vegas Hilton. | 1969 | | ||||
| 1970-1980 | Corporations continue to invest in the hotel/casino industry. Gaming becomes a legitimate business and some properties have stock traded on the market. | ||||
| Las Vegas economy remains strong and the population increases to 164,674. Clark County, meanwhile, grows to a population of 463,087. | 1980 | | ||||
| 1980's | Starting in the mid 1980s, a period of unprecedented growth begins. Annual population increases averaging nearly 7 percent causes the city's population to almost double between 1985 and 1995, increasing from 186,380 to 368,360, a 97.6 percent increase. That is equivalent to building a city larger than Reno in 10 years! At the same time, Clark County's population increases from 562,280 to 1,036,180, an increase of 84.3 percent. | ||||
| 1993 | The Dunes Hotel implosion. | ||||
| Contributing to the population growth is a 4 percent annual increase in hotel rooms and a 9.18 percent annual increase in jobs | 1990's | | ||||
| The US Census reports the population of Las Vegas is 478,434 over a land area of 113 square miles. There are over 500 churches and synagogues, 799 acres of parks, 7 television stations, and 12 radio stations (4 AM and 8FM). Las Vegas is the largest metropolitan city in the U.S. that was founded in 20th century. | 2000 | | ||||
| 2005 | The city of Las Vegas celebrated its 100th birthday on May 15, 2005. The events celebrated the May 15, 1905 auction in which 110 acres of downtown Las Vegas laid the foundation for the city we know today. The celebration began on December 31, 2004, and lasted throughout 2005. For more information, visit the Centennial Web site  |
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