Harrison House, a reminder of Las Vegas’ segregated past, becomes a landmark
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The attempts to make the Harrison House a historic landmark.
Waymark Code: WMWX9V
Location: Nevada, United States
Date Posted: 10/25/2017
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"Until 1960, black entertainers could perform in Strip resorts but they couldn’t stay the night.
After a show, Sammy Davis Jr., Nat King Cole and Pearl Bailey would be ushered out the back door and driven to the only area of Las Vegas that would house them, West Las Vegas.
Many stayed in the Harrison House, a tiny home that Genevieve Harrison began renting to black entertainers when she moved there in 1942.
Now, supporters are working to make the house a historic landmark."
Type of publication: Internet Only
When was the article reported?: 07/10/2014
Publication: Las Vegas Sun
Article Url: [Web Link]
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How widespread was the article reported?: regional
News Category: Society/People
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