Lived In 1970s Las Vegas? City Wants You For Documentary
You often hear that Las Vegas likes to blow up its history. Honestly, there is some truth to that. Las Vegas is all about the “new” and “extravagant,” and anything that is long in the tooth gets chucked. My dad lived in 1970s Las Vegas as one of the first pit bosses at the Barbary Coast in 1979. He, like many who lived in the valley during that era, experienced a totally different Las Vegas than we are seeing today. If you are reading this and can relate, the City Of Las Vegas wants to hear from you for a new documentary.
City Looking For People Who Lived In 1970s Las Vegas
The organization the Commission for the Las Vegas Centennial have been working on a series of documentaries in order to capture what life was like in Las Vegas before present day. The series begins with the early days and has been going forward by decades.
Now the series is looking to the 1970s. A land of tan, taupe and more. Las Vegas was barely a fleck on the map compared to today. Downtown Las Vegas was still bustling while the Las Vegas Strip was still in its infancy. It is almost unbelievable to people living in modern day Las Vegas, which is why they are looking to the public to give a voice to that timeframe and what it was like in the city back then.
If you or someone you know would be a great addition to this telling of living in 1970s Las Vegas, you can reach out to the documentary’s producers at [email protected]. The videos live both on the City Of Las Vegas YouTube channel as well as on KCLV Channel 2, the City’s television station.
We just want to hear what it was like when eating in Las Vegas was super cheap and there were no resort fees. It sounds lovely!
Oldest Restaurant In Nevada Still Serving It Up
BOB TAYLOR'S RANCH HOUSE
Bob Taylor’s Ranch House seemed like miles away from everything when it was built in 1955. Until the 215 was completed and now we go right past it and it’s right there! Located in the Centennial Hills area, it’s still a local favorite. From the ranch house style building itself to all the historical pictures on the walls!
PIERO'S
Boy, if you want a piece of Las Vegas history and a great Italian meal…Piero’s might not be the oldest, but there is truly a lot of Vegas history within! This was the place during the hey day of Runnin’ Rebel Basketball and Coach Tarkanian. Featured in TV shows, movies, this place, for a lot of reasons, IS Las Vegas! If these walls could talk!
HUGO'S CELLAR
Has to be one of the great classic restaurants in Las Vegas. Located downtown inside the Four Queens, they still hand out a rose to every woman who comes through the door. The food is excellent and the service just as good. If you’re looking for a romantic dinner that impresses, they’ve been around long enough, they know how to do it at Hugo’s!
THE GOLDEN STEER STEAKHOUSE
Don’t let the location fool ya! This is a classic Las Vegas restaurant that’s been here for a while. Dating back to the “Rat Pack”, you can even sit in the Frank Sinatra or Dean Martin booth. In fact, as for the little tour to show you where the hidden rooms are! Pretty interesting place and a lot of Vegas history!
THE PEPPERMILL
One more spot we’d like to add…The Peppermill! You want a flashback to the 70s still intact, then this is a must on the Las Vegas Strip. Day or night, The Peppermill is a great place to start out your evening or even wrap it up. Decked out with pink couches, an indoor firepit and more, you are truly transformed back to the 70s the minute you walk in!
