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Manneken Pis

17 Friday Feb 2023

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Manneken Pis is the most widely visited and photographed statue in Belgium. While smiling coyly, he remains the emblem of the rebellious spirit of Brussels. The original Manneken Pis has been taking matters into his own hand since 1619 and has continuously made visitors smile, laugh and benefit from the legend of the good fortune for all who visit.

My brother and I have brought an oversized replica to the D Las Vegas as a “tip of the cap” to our parents and our Belgian descent and to warm the hearts of visitors and locals alike. Manneken Pis has been described as hard working yet fun loving, affable and slightly irreverent, all qualities embraced by the D Las Vegas.

Manneken Pis Las Vegas will continue to aim to please for many years to come.

Derek and Greg Stevens

This is located outside The D Casino & Hotel at the northeast corner of Carson Avenue and 3rd Street in Las Vegas, Nevada.


This water feature is operating in compliance with the City of Las Vegas Title 14.11 requirements and a water use reduction plan for this facility is on file with the District and the City.

Jimmie Hughes

02 Thursday Feb 2023

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Jimmie Hughes was born February 21, 1940 to Archie Hughes (of Mesquite, NV) and Anna Brotherson (of Boneta, UT), the oldest of five children. Jimmie has spent the best part of the last 80 years in Mesquite.

He did 12 years of schooling here in the Valley. During this time he became the first Eagle Scout in Mesquite in 1955. He graduated from Virgin Valley High School in 1958 went on to college in Cedar City, UT in 1960 and then graduated from Brigham Young University in 1965 with a degree in Animal Science and minoring in Economics, Zoology and German.

Between 1960 and 1963 he served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ in Germany. After completing his education he married his beloved wife Angie and together they have six children.

Jimmie was also the Volunteer Fire chief for over five years He served as a lay minister (Bishop of an LDS Ward) for 5 years and went on to give generously of his time and service in many leadership positions in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

In 1984 Mesquite was the first city incorporated in the state of Nevada in over 40 years Jimmie Hughes was elected the first mayor and served three terms (1 year, 2 years, 4 years). During his time as Mayor, some of the achievements he accomplished were: served on the board of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority and as the President of the League of Cities. In his 7 years as mayor, councilmen Tommy Leavitt, Craig Pulsipher and Bill Lee served diligently alongside him.

This is Mesquite Historic Marker #25 (see others on this page) located at 150 North Yucca Street in Mesquite, Nevada.

505 Fremont St

14 Saturday Jan 2023

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505 Fremont Street in Las Vegas, Nevada

The Mural on this wall is dedicated to
Tony Hsieh
(1973-2020)

Tony Hsieh was a visionary who spent his life cultivating environments that were optimized for human connection, inspiration, and success. The ingredients necessary for what he considered ‘happiness’. His unique way of thinking, paired with his kind and generous spirit, helped him achieve feats once thought to be unimaginable. From building a leading global e-commerce and customer service company like zappos.com, to revitalizing an area of downtown Las Vegas that many had forgotten about. Please enjoy the landscape he spent much of his life investing in, and Tony would only ask that you be curious and kind.

William Abbott Home / Abbott Hotel

09 Monday Jan 2023

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William Abbott Home / Abbott Hotel

Circa 1901

This is a two-story adobe building with a rock foundation. The walls are three adobes thick and there are six rooms on each floor. Abbott served as Bishop of the local congregation of the Church of Jesus Christ of Later-day Saints for 27 years. His large home was a gathering place and hotel, offering lodging for weary travelers and visiting church authorities.

This is Mesquite Historic Marker #19 (see others on this page) located at 200 East Mesquite Boulevard in Mesquite, Nevada.

School and Gymnasium Block

08 Sunday Jan 2023

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School and Gymnasium Block

Public Square, Circa 1894

Tent Chapel and School, circa 1899. When Mormon settlers came to Mesquite Flats in 1894, they designed the southeast corner of this block as the Public Square. It was a place where the community gathered for many events. At this site a tent was set up circa 1899 for use as a chapel and a school. It was 16′ x 16′ with no windows, no heat, a dirt floor, and only logs to sit on.

Block School, circa 1922. 

The Block School, so-named because it was made of cement block, had four classrooms and an auditorium. It stood on the southeast corner of the block until it was replaced with a new campus in the 1960’s. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints rented the schoolhouse for meetings and gatherings for several years.

Gymnasium, circa 1938.

This red brick gymnasium was built adjacent to the Block School and became the center of recreation for the community. The gymnasium was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992. It represents Italian Renaissance REvival style architecture. Construction of the gymnasium was funded through the federal Public Works Administration (WPA) program.

This is Mesquite Historic Marker #9 (see others on this page) located at 51 East 100 North in Mesquite, Nevada.

John David Pulsipher Home

08 Sunday Jan 2023

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John David Pulsipher Home

Circa 1900 / 1901

John Pulsipher purchased the Tent School (Marker #9) and moved it across the street to this location to use as a residence. The following year he built a large adobe brick one-room house with walls three adobes thick. The tent was then converted to a kitchen by attaching it to the rear of the house and lining its walls with lumber hauled from Mt. Trumbull.

This is Mesquite Historic Marker #10 (see others on this page) located at 111 East 100 North in Mesquite, Nevada.

Open Air Dance Hall

08 Sunday Jan 2023

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Open Air Dance Hall

Circa 1922

At this location stood Alf Hardy’s garage – with an open-air dance hall above the garage. It was a popular recreation spot for the community. A partial wall and railing 4-5′ high encircled the wooden dance floor, which was also used for roller-skating.

This is Mesquite Historic Marker #14 (see others on this page) located at 61 North Sandhill Boulevard in Mesquite, Nevada.

Charles Hardy Home

08 Sunday Jan 2023

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Charles Hardy Home

Circa 1894

Charles Hardy, one of the first settlers in Mesquite, used lumber he brought back from Mt. Trumbull and local adobe to build the original large central room of his home – the other rooms were added later. The room was used as a bedroom, living room, school and church. The first school classes and church meetings held in Mesquite after its permanent settlement in 1894 took place in the home that was built on this site.

This is Mesquite Historic Marker #12 (see others on this page) located at 126 East 100 North in Mesquite, Nevada.

Rock House

08 Sunday Jan 2023

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Rock House

Circa 1880

This is the oldest standing house in Mesquite and was continuously used as a residence from 1894 until 2003. The original portion of the house dates from circa 1880 occupation when Mesquite Flats was temporarily settled. The large rocks made the walls of the room 18-20 inches thick. An adobe lean-to was added later.

This is Mesquite Historic Marker #11 (see others on this page) located at 110 East 100 North in Mesquite, Nevada

James E. Hughes Home, Store & Post Office

08 Sunday Jan 2023

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James E. Hughes Home, Store & Post Office

Circa 1898

This site was the location of a 5-room adobe brick home with a screened porch. The porch was later enclosed and became a store and the Post Office. As business grew, a separate store and Post Office was built adjacent to the home.

This is Mesquite Historic Marker #8 (see others on this page) located at 61 Willow Street in Mesquite, Nevada

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