The area of modern Las Vegas has been inhabited for thousands of years by the Paiute tribe, but it wasn't until the 1800s that American settlers began to arrive in the area.
In 1905, the city of Las Vegas was officially founded and it quickly developed as a railway town, serving as a stopover for travelers and miners heading to the nearby gold and silver mines.
In the 1930s, the state of Nevada legalized gambling, and Las Vegas began to attract mobsters and other organized crime figures, who built many of the city's first casinos. The city's population and economy boomed during this time, and it became one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country.
In the post-World War II era, Las Vegas continued to grow, with the construction of many new casinos and hotels, as well as the development of the famous Las Vegas Strip. In recent years, Las Vegas has become a major center for conventions, business, and tourism, with many large hotels, casinos, and attractions catering to a diverse group of visitors. It is also known for its entertainment, with famous performers and shows being held regularly in the city.
In 1905, the city of Las Vegas was officially founded and it quickly developed as a railway town, serving as a stopover for travelers and miners heading to the nearby gold and silver mines.
In the 1930s, the state of Nevada legalized gambling, and Las Vegas began to attract mobsters and other organized crime figures, who built many of the city's first casinos. The city's population and economy boomed during this time, and it became one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country.
In the post-World War II era, Las Vegas continued to grow, with the construction of many new casinos and hotels, as well as the development of the famous Las Vegas Strip. In recent years, Las Vegas has become a major center for conventions, business, and tourism, with many large hotels, casinos, and attractions catering to a diverse group of visitors. It is also known for its entertainment, with famous performers and shows being held regularly in the city.