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Boulder City

Boulder City, Nevada

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Boulder City was originally constructed in the early 1930s to house workers building the Hoover Dam, making it one of the few cities in Nevada with a planned origin.

Boulder City is one of the only cities in Nevada that prohibits gambling, maintaining this unique status since its founding.

The Hoover Dam, one of the most significant engineering feats of the 20th century, is located just a few miles from Boulder City.

To preserve its small-town feel, Boulder City has strict growth control measures, limiting the number of new homes built each year.

Boulder City is home to the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, offering a vast expanse of natural beauty and outdoor activities.

Every year, Boulder City hosts the Boulder City Art Guild's Art in the Park, one of the largest outdoor art festivals in the Southwest.

Boulder City's downtown area is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, featuring buildings that date back to the 1930s.

The Boulder City/Hoover Dam Museum offers insights into the history of the dam's construction and its impact on the region.

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