Who's going to be the new owner

Of one of the finest examples of Mid Century Modern in all of Vintage Vegas?

Right now, it's a teaser question. It ought to be a race.

More to come, I promise!

I managed to get kicked out of the Kathy Augustine Auction

Well, at least my camera did! But I had to leave with it. There was lots of press, but "no private photography allowed". I guess I'll have to make myself some VVV blogPress Credentials.

But while I was on Maria Elena Ct. I grabbed some photos of some of the best Vintage Homes in all of VVV. It's truly a gem of a street. (from Oakey, north on 15th, east on Bracken to the first street which is Maria Elena.

Of course the big mystery to me...."Who was Maria Elena?" Anyone know? We're asking around.

In fact, I'd like to know who all the various streets were named after.

I know Wengert was the last name of one of the founders of Nevada Power a hundred years ago, (I sold his daughter Shirley's downtown house for her and helped her buy in Spanish Oaks) and Lewis and Clark and Fremont are famous names.

But what about Oakey or Charleston, or Maryland or St. Louis or Bracken or Jessica or Griffith, or Franklin. Or on the west side, Mason, Bannie, Alta, or Colanthe, or Cashman and a hundred more. They seem to be named after people. Who knows? Someone must remember.

Art Deco Peek-a-Boo

Anyone know how we can see the rest of this Art Deco Palace that's barely visable off of Viking east of Eastern?

I'd bet the rest of it is stunning!

We'd love to post about it if someone knows someone.

When your on Viking during Part 3 of the History Hunt, can see it barely peaking over the fence if you're eastbound. Go past it and turn around and take a look westbound from the other side of the property.

What's going on behind the gates?

Anybody know what's going on behind these gates on Oakey just east of 15th? This highly sought after land has been on the minds of may people. The once fabulous home that stood here had a pool in the shape of a champagne bottle, I wonder if it's still there? Please send any information to bennation@yahoo.com