Historical Marker
U.S. Post Office Ely, Nevada - 1937
Historical marker location:
415 Fifth Street, Ely, Nevada
( Marker is on 5th Street south of Clark Street, on the left when traveling north.)
National Register of Historic Places.
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.