Silver Slipper Gambling Hall

Historical marker location:

770 North Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, Nevada

( Marker is at the intersection of North Las Vegas Boulevard and East McWilliams Avenue, in the median on North Las Vegas Boulevard.)

Marker installed: 2009

Circa 1950s.

Las Vegas was originally a stopover for travelers: Las Vegas, now known as a major tourist destination and entertainment capital, was originally just a stopover for travelers between Los Angeles and Salt Lake City. It wasn't until the 1930s that the city began to develop its reputation as a gambling and entertainment destination.