Chip Fosth wrote on November 12, 2009 09:39 AM: In this fast moving, completely disposable world, especially in Las Vegas where they would rather replace then restore, saving a piece of history that had an impact on our enitre culture is worth taking another look at. This district of an age gone by needs to be restored and given the recognition that it deserves. Has anyone out there ever been to Greenfield Village, The Motown Museum, or Henry Ford Museum in Detroit? What sounds crazy at the time is well worth the investment!

Carolyn Essex wrote on November 11, 2009 06:50 PM: I commend Katherine Duncan, Ward 5 Chamber and the Black Historical Society on this endeavor. The history out of that era and out of that part of Las Vegas is yes, fascinating. Worthy of being preserved and told from generation to generation. Whatever I can do to help further this project I will. Kudos Katherine... be encouraged

Katherine Duncan wrote on November 11, 2009 06:15 PM: History Lesson to Zombieman:
There are still people living in America who have never been freed from the slave plantations in the South.

I found freedom at the age of 14 in March 1969. I don't blame anyone for slavery. "It" happens.
I am a proud proud American. I am blessed and therefore I still believe in miracles.

The house was purchased so that the the Las Vegas Black Historical Society will have a gathering place to continue to collect oral histories & memorabilia. It will to be a clearinghouse for information and resources for the neighborhood and to tourist. It will become a model "green" home for energy conservation and historic preservation.


And, thank you Chicano. You will make an excellent tour guide. When we get the history lessons straight and tell the truith to whites and blacks in America, we can finally let it hurt so that the Nation can begin go heal.

We may not like the role our families played in the slave trade. We are so ashamed of it. We want to point fingers at others for their roles.

Can we simply agree to learn? To get educated?

Slavery and black hisory is the best kept secret in America, especially in Las Vegas.
Lets put down our swords and talk to our grandparents. The history has yet to be written. Ask your grandparents for stories, pictures and memorabilia of the Westside, the Moulin Rouge,
J. T. McWilliams, Paul Revere Williams, The Town Tavern, Pilgrim Church, etc.

These stories are fascinating and must be heard and recorded for future generations.

You are invited to
Coffee and Conversation-Westside Revitalization

Town Tavern, 600 Jackson
8:00 a.m. every Saturday.
Please join us and
p.s. "it dosen't matter if you're black or white"

jonathanwarren.org wrote on November 11, 2009 06:08 PM: Fowl Mood - Moulin Rouge is a different thoroughfare, offramp or underpass. What town have you been in for 30 years?

Again, nobody is asking for money. Please just stay out of our way, ok?

Don'tAskMe - Nobody did ask you. What are you talking about?

fowl mood wrote on November 11, 2009 05:49 PM: I have lived in Vegas for 30 years now and from the time I first arrived, the Moulin Rouge was abandoned, rotting and decaying.

Through all the good times, no one cared enough to save it. Now, with times being so tough and money is scarce, it's NOT a good time.

Don'tAskMe wrote on November 11, 2009 05:37 PM: The liberal mentality is that everyone EXCEPT the writer of the article should "save It". John, why write the article? Just go on and save it with your hard-earned money and never take time to mention it. Don't ask ME to save it as all liberals do. For once in your life do IT yourself. Problem solved. Jerk in spades.

jonathanwarren.org wrote on November 11, 2009 05:19 PM: Zombiman and Chicano:

Where in any of this did anyone ask for money? Where did Katherine ask for money? What is your problem? Oh...never mind. I think we all know.

So let's review. Are you paying attention?

1. Don't assume investors in this area, who bet on its tourism, are black. Especially you, 'chicano'. Tu estarias sorprendido en particular, entiendes?

2. We don't want any money.

3. We want the city to get out of the way, and stop closing streets, offramps, dialogue, start issuing business licenses and building permits.

Zombieboy, the millionaires are already here. But thanks for your 'hot tip.' You can go back to playing your hip hop, sporting your sideways cap and baggy pants in the suburbs now.

Katherine Duncan wrote on November 11, 2009 03:30 PM: I believe in miracles.
Here are a few.

A black man become president of the United States of America- a miracle.

I, who was born on a slave plantation in America, earned enough money to risk cash for the house that Sammy Davis and Pearl Bailey lived in Las Vegas- another miracle.

I believe in miracles. I have a 33 year black son who is not in jail, not on drugs, not involved in the criminal justice system in America. I know there is a God who works miracles.

Boobie Dooley: People come Uptown to visit, more than 30,000 each week, to worship and to thank God. Another miracle.

Fowl Mood you are right, How many know and appreciate who Sammy Davis Jr. was? This is the very reason why the house needs to be protected so that we can continue to tell his and other stories of heroic pioneers who fought the battle of racism.

AdoreinVegas, I know you would love a private tour of this precious little gem but you will have to come to "F" Street to see it. I often wonder what would have happened to the economics of the Westside is Sammy, Pearl, Cab, Josephine, Ertha, & Louie, had refused to play on the strip!

For those of you who think the area looks like a war zone, beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. For some of us who came from lesser means, the Westside looks like the promised land.

I believe in miracles.

Jonathan & Anthony, you are the cheerleaders who get it.

So for those of you who don't see it or don't believe it, get out of the way so that those of us who get it can do it.

Bobbie Dooley wrote on November 11, 2009 01:26 PM: I hate to burst the bubble of so many here but anyone that counts does not care about this.

This is not New York City, it is Las Vegas. We live in a tourist destination and the tourists that come here want to go to the Strip. Or, if they are poor white trash, want to go downtown.

There is no room in Las Vegas for a black neighborhood that looks like a war zone to become a destination.

Give them the money to rebuild this house and expect drug dealers and other degenerates to destroy it AGAIN. If $50K a year for rehab will keep them quiet, it is money well spent.

fowl mood wrote on November 11, 2009 01:19 PM: Doesnt it seem like white people are more concerned with 'Black History' than black people are?
I wonder how many of them even know who Sammy Davis JR is

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