{"id":10592,"date":"2026-06-11T17:09:17","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T00:09:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chiccompass.com\/?p=10592"},"modified":"2026-08-30T16:56:49","modified_gmt":"2026-08-30T23:56:49","slug":"nevada-preservation-foundation-hits-a-home-history-run","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chiccompass.com\/wordpress\/nevada-preservation-foundation-hits-a-home-history-run\/","title":{"rendered":"Nevada Preservation Foundation Hits a Home (+ History) Run"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Nevada Preservation Foundation Hits a
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By Stacey Gualandi<\/p>\n<\/div>

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This year\u2019s Home + History Las Vegas 2026 was something to write home about.<\/p>\n

The Nevada Preservation Foundation (NPF) recently presented its 11th annual four-day event in Las Vegas, continuing its mission to celebrate \u201cthe iconic lifestyle and architectural history of Southern Nevada.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Las Vegas Valley once again transformed as the NPF spotlighted architecture, culture and community through more than 30 curated events for locals and visitors.<\/p>\n

Programming ranged from guided walking, biking and bus tours to immersive home tours, educational workshops, scenic strolls and special evening events. It was a chance to discover hidden gems in our own backyard and to gain a deeper understanding of why preservation is so important.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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\u201cNeon is so important to us, but there\u2019s more to Las Vegas than the neon,\u201d said Dr. Paige Figanbaum, NPF's executive director, who noted that this year\u2019s event set a new precedent for what Nevada preservation will look like over the next 10 years.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re trying to really shift focus to education and advocacy,\u201d she said. \u201cWe want to build community members who are as invested in history and saving historic properties like this, and we want to be a tool and resource for them.\u201d<\/p>\n

This was my first trip back in time (shame on me!), and there were so many highlights \u2014 even before the signature event: the Vintage Vegas Home Tour, held on the final day each year. So, come along with me!<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Bootleggers in the Garden: A Prohibition-Style Party<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The official kickoff fundraising event took place at the rare and restored 1939 historic home of John and LeAnne Notabartolo. In 2021, they purchased the classic Tudor \u201cJack Price\u201d home \u2014 a former downtown haberdasher to Vegas VIPs \u2014 in the John S. Park neighborhood and vowed to preserve its original character. It now holds a certified wildlife habitat distinction, and its original California redwood structure remains intact.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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The dress code offered a \u201chotsy totsy\u201d throwback to the Jazz Age, with food and drink provided by 2026 James Beard Award semifinalist chef James Trees and chef Todd Harrington. The intimate garden party also featured \u201cwhimsical teas\u201d crafted by Bar Boheme mixologist Jonah Gibbs.<\/p>\n

It was speakeasy-inspired, complete with a password (\u201cHold on to your teacups!\u201d).<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re trying to make presenting history fun,\u201d Figanbaum said. \u201cEvents are interactive, and at our Bootleggers in the Garden, you learn about John S. Park and what Las Vegas was like in the 1930s while having fun doing it.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Black Mountain Historic Homes Walking Tour<\/h3>\n

Little did I know there is a hotbed of midcentury history in Henderson, right near where I live. It\u2019s distinctly known as \u201cdesert modernism.\u201d<\/p>\n

Not far from the base of Black Mountain are remaining homes by Palmer & Krisel, \u201cone of the most prolific and influential architectural firms behind America\u2019s midcentury modern boom.\u201d<\/p>\n

Figanbaum said this year marked the first collaboration between NPF and the Henderson Historical Society.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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\u201cWhat I love so much about working as executive director of the NPF is getting a chance to meet community members and see how passionate they are about different aspects of Las Vegas history, because Las Vegas is fantastic,\u201d she said. \u201cIt also gives us a chance to work with local organizations and a platform to really highlight all the great work they have done.\u201d<\/p>\n

Figanbaum said this year marked the first collaboration between NPF and the Henderson Historical Society, and our tour guide Rachael was an encyclopedia of P&K intel.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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1984: Revenge of the Yuppies<\/h3>\n

The final night of Home + History week took a totally tubular turn at the private Spanish Oaks Tennis Club overlooking the Las Vegas Strip. Guests, dressed in \u201980s attire, experienced \u201ca rare setting that has remained largely unchanged since the late 1970s.\u201d\u00a0 (You must check out the couch pit!)<\/p>\n

At the 127-acre property with its bell tower, attendees sipped Salty Dogs, went on a scavenger hunt (I loved the decades-old Holly Oak tree), strolled the grounds where B.B. King once lived and danced to early \u201980s pop tunes. (Another site I didn\u2019t know existed!)<\/p>\n<\/div>

Vintage Vegas Home Tour 2026<\/h3>\n

And finally, this is what patient vintage history fans wait for every year. This is a self-driving, open-house-style tour through a lucky seven houses that have never been shown before, each with different styles from previous decades.<\/p>\n

I didn\u2019t get to all of the homes because I never wanted to leave!<\/p>\n

There was the Paradise Palms Green House, aka \u201cthe \u201980s house,\u201d which the owner restored to its midcentury charm. Come for the orange vintage bar; stay for the wacky wallpaper and CorningWare.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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The Pink Palace, another pristine Paradise Palms piece of history, is memorable for its \u201960s vibe, suspended stovetop and, of course, pink-colored everything. The owner\u2019s favorite piece: a bejeweled glass bowl. Mine? The salt-and-pepper shakers.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Then there was the 1954 \u201cShowgirl House,\u201d owned by showgirl Gypsy Wood in the Beverly Green neighborhood. The home is a showstopper and served as a set for Pamela Anderson\u2019s \u201cThe Last Showgirl.\"\u00a0 You can't resist this pure vintage time capsule.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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\u201cWe\u2019re not against redevelopment. We\u2019re just trying to reframe what that looks like. For us, that\u2019s adaptive reuse, which means using older or historic buildings for contemporary use.\u201d<\/p>\n

This festival is a blast from the past with a nod to the future \u2014 and dare I say it, there\u2019s no place like Home + History.<\/p>\n

Oh, I even won the \u201980s costume contest and tickets to next year\u2019s kickoff event, so yes \u2014 I\u2019ll be back for Home + History 2027!<\/p>\n

For more information, visit nevadapreservation.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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