Originally Posted by andrewscott

It also was a haven for prostitution, crime and other "social evils". This is way before my time, but i did see a documentary on it recently.


It was Vegas before Vegas was Vegas; if you like that kind of thing whistle. Casinos and high end hotels attract that kind of attention.

Of course, a US made documentary may paint a bleaker picture than it really was. Conspiracy theory and all......

Last edited by tshan; 06/04/09 09:12 AM.
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