John C. Frémont’s one-night stand in Las Vegas–180 years ago this week Posted on April 30, 2024 by William P. BarrettApril 30, 2024 3 The military adventurer and war criminal disparaged local Indians and got a good bath Continue reading →
How extreme heat helped make Las Vegas Posted on July 16, 2023 by William P. BarrettJuly 17, 2023 4 Air conditioning turned extreme weather into another tourist attraction Continue reading →
What’s buried here, stays here: the few famous graves of Las Vegas (Part 4) Posted on March 20, 2022 by William P. BarrettMarch 20, 2022 Reply Benny Binion and Nick the Greek join the list Continue reading →
Popular Fremont Street in Las Vegas named for a war criminal Posted on August 18, 2016 by William P. BarrettAugust 13, 2017 2 John C. Frémont was a military officer, politician, businessman–and murderer. Continue reading →