Historic Westside Newsletter-November 2022
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A Master Plan for the Historic Westside African American Museum and Cultural Arts Center is Moving Forward! On Wednesday, Nov. 16, the Las Vegas City Council approved a contract with Gallagher & Associates LLC to develop a master plan for the African American Museum and Cultural Center in the Historic Westside. Gallagher & Associates has also developed the International Spy Museum in Washington, D.C., The Mob Museum in Las Vegas, the National World War II Museum and the National Museum of African American Music, among others. They were selected by a competitive process. The team will work with FordMomentum!, led by Maya Ford, on community engagement, as well as Barber & Associates, LLC., led by Anna Barber, on a fundraising strategy. The museum and cultural arts center will be developed via a collaborative effort involving the city and community leaders and stakeholders. While no determination has been made on the size or scope of a new museum and cultural center, the intent is to connect existing historical assets to a new facility or facilities that can tell a comprehensive story of the African American experience in the Historic Westside, Las Vegas, Nevada and beyond. The specific scope of services for the master plan includes: An analysis of the arts and culture environment Community and stakeholder engagement Content strategy for the museum Establishment of a vision for the cultural center and how it will integrate into the museum Operational and financial plan Fundraising strategy Implementation approach The final master plan will be completed next year. You can find more information on this project on the HUNDRED Plan website.  |
You’re Invited: Lighting Of New Holiday Decorations For Historic Westside, Jackson Avenue Complete Streets Groundbreaking
Everyone is invited to join Ward 5 Councilman Cedric Crear at two upcoming events in the Historic Westside. at Cox Communications, located at 1700 Vegas Drive, at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, Councilman Crear will officially light new holiday decorations along Martin L. King Jr. Boulevard at
Councilman Crear and Cox officials will be in the Cox parking lot for the lighting. Hot chocolate, treats and activities will be provided at the event.
On Monday, Dec. 5, at 9 a.m., Councilman Crear and the city of Las Vegas will break ground on a $6.5 million investment into Jackson Ave. to support the vision for Complete Streets throughout the Historic Westside. The groundbreaking event will occur on Jackson Ave. between E and F Street.
The overall improvements to Jackson Avenue will occur between C Street and H Street, and will include street and streetscape improvements to address safety and access. Specifically, the addition of 15-foot sidewalks with shade trees, curb extensions at intersections to make pedestrian crossings safer and shorter, and upgraded lighting for both the roadway and the pedestrian environment. Construction is anticipated to be complete by the middle of 2023.
Refresh Your Knowledge of the History of the Historic Westside
We now have a new, living resource to tell the history of the Historic Westside. You can visit our Historic Westside timeline which tells the story of the Historic Westside from the early 1900s to today. The timeline was developed with the support of Ms. Claytee White, Director of the Oral Research History Center for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Libraries. The historical information is supported by photos from UNLV Libraries’ Special Collections and Archives. Check back often as the timeline will be updated regularly with more historical facts and photos!
(Photo courtesy of the Ferron and Bracken Photograph Collection, UNLV University Libraries)
 Work Continues at the Historic Westside Urban FarmWork continues on the Historic Westside Urban Farm at James Gay Park! Preparation to install two 40’ shipping container produce growing facilities that will provide fresh food for the community began last month. Preparations to the site are in progress and the containers will be delivered in January with a grand opening held shortly thereafter. The Farm was funded by a generous grant from the MGM Resorts Foundation. |
What Should We Grow in the Historic Westside?
As we plan for food production in James Gay Park, we want to hear from Historic Westside neighbors on the type of produce you would most like to eat. The Urban Farm can grow many types of produce, and we invite you to take this brief survey to share your thoughts on what you would benefit from the most.
The Historic Westside Mural Project is Looking for a Few Good Walls!
The city of Las Vegas has commissioned the creation of new murals throughout the Historic Westside neighborhood. We are looking for property owners who own a building within the Historic Westside who would be interested in having a mural on their property. The city will work with selected owners to fund and facilitate the creation of an original wall mural by a professional artist. Identified establishments will need to review and sign the city’s wall use agreement to move forward once selected. There is no cost to the property owner to receive a mural.
Interested property owners can apply here. You must submit a letter of interest, business and mural location information, and an image of the space for the proposed mural. For more information, contact Chase McCurdy by phone: 702-818-0523 or Email: chasermccurdy@gmail.com.
More information on the Historic Westside Mural Project can be found here.
African American Architect Paul R. Williams Exhibition Opens at Nevada State Museum
A new exhibit featuring the contemporary photography of Janna Ireland exploring the important contributions of architect Paul R. Williams (1894-1980) in Nevada opens at the Nevada State Museum on Friday, December 2 with a preview reception from 5-7 PM. Williams was the first licensed African American architect to work in the western region of the United States, designing buildings in the 1920s through the 1970s. The exhibition is presented by the Nevada State Museum in partnership with the Nevada Museum of Art. Advanced registration is required for the preview reception. The event will be held at the Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas, 309 S. Valley View Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89107. The exhibit will be on display through May 29, 2023.
