Historical Marker
Aladdin's Lamp
Historical marker location:
Las Vegas, Nevada
( Marker is on Fremont Street north of North Las Vegas Boulevard, on the left when traveling north.)
Marker installed: 1997
Circa 1966.
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.