Why is Desert Inn historic?

As early as 1889, the Desert Inn was a bar room and brothel for cowboys and lumber workers. The Desert Inn did not have full-service water and electricity until 1978. Throughout the years, the Desert Inn was used as a trading post, gas station, and dance hall.



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Initially staying in the Desert Inn, Hughes refused to vacate his room, and instead decided to purchase the entire hotel.

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On April 24th 1950, Wilbur Clark's Desert Inn opened its doors and became the fifth major resort on the Strip. While it had taken a couple of years to complete the construction due to money troubles, the final building was a place of luxury and offered 300 hotel rooms.

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