History Of Henderson
The township of Henderson first emerged in the 1940s during World War II with the building of the Basic Magnesium Plant. Henderson quickly became the main supplier of magnesium in the United States, which was called the “miracle metal” of World War II.[5] The plant supplied the US War Department with magnesium for incendiary munition casings and airplane engines, frames, and other parts. A quarter of all US wartime magnesium came from the Henderson Plant to strengthen aluminum, using 25% of Hoover Dam’s power to separate the metal from its ore by electrolysis.[6] Mayor Jim Gibson’s grandfather, Fred D. Gibson, was one of the original engineers sent to Great Britain to learn the secret of creating the “miracle metal” which would help the United States and its allies win the war. The British liaison officer sent to Henderson, Major Charles Ball, had a main thoroughfare named after him. Because of concerns about having a street named “Ball Avenue”, the name was later changed to “Major Avenue”.[citation needed]
Although “born in America’s defense”, Henderson’s future after World War II was uncertain. In 1947, magnesium production was no longer necessary for defense, and most of the Black Mountain Industrial (BMI) Complex’s 14,000 employees moved away. Enrollment in the school system was reduced by two thirds, and well over half the townsite houses, built to house plant workers, became vacant. In 1947, the United States War Asset Administration offered Henderson for sale as war surplus property.
In an effort to save the city, the Nevada Legislature spent a weekend visiting Henderson, evaluating the possibility of state administration of Basic Magnesium. Within days of the visit, the legislators unanimously approved a bill that gave Nevada’s Colorado River Commission the authority to purchase the industrial plants. Governor Vail Pittman signed the bill on March 27, 1947, helping save Henderson from becoming war surplus property.
With the help of local industry, Henderson was incorporated on April 16, 1953 as the City of Henderson. On May 23, 1953, Henderson, with its population of 7,410, elected Dr. Jim French as the first mayor. Originally only about 13 square miles (34 km2) in size, the city quickly began to grow, reaching over 94 square miles (240 km2) in size today. by.wiki
Downtown Henderson
Place You Can Stay When In Henderson
Hampton Inn & Suites Las Vegas South
Homewood Suites by Hilton Henderson South Las Vegas
Green Valley Ranch Resort Spa and Casino
Best Western Plus Las Vegas South Henderson
Residence Inn by Marriott Las Vegas South_Henderson
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Las Vegas Henderson
What Kind Of Hotel Are You Looking For?
if you’re looking for a place to stay in Henderson here are someplace that will fit to your needs .
there are a lot of hotels and casinos to stay in Henderson where ever you go there’s a place for you. if you want the convenient location, the luxury suites or just your home away from home we have it all. here is a list of someplace for you to choose from:
M Resort Spa Casino – 1 South Valle Verde Drive, Henderson NV 89012
Hampton Inn & Suites Las Vegas South – 3400 Paradise Road, Las Vegas NV 89169
Homewood Suites by Hilton Henderson South Las Vegas – 3835 South Rainbow Blvd. , Las vegas, Nevada 89146
Green Valley Ranch Resort Spa and Casino – 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway , Henderson, Nevada 89052
Best Western Plus Las Vegas South Henderson – 440 Galleria Drive, Henderson NV 89015
Residence Inn by Marriott Las Vegas South/Henderson – 160 E. Flamingo Road, Henderson NV 89044
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Las Vegas Henderson – 2800 North Green Valley Pkwy., Las vegas, Nevada 89014
Villa Hermosa – 625 E. Lake Mead Parkway, Henderson NV 89044
Price Ryan Trailer Park – 3275 College Drive , Henderson NV 89015
Desert Sands RV Park – 975 South Boulder Highway, Henderson, Nevada 89015
if you want a great place to stay in Henderson this is your best choice.
M Resort Spa Casino is a $1.5 billion, 27-acre resort on the southern end of the Las Vegas Strip and the first joint venture between an operator and a union in Las Vegas. The M stands for Meruelo Group , who partnered with MGM Resorts International to bring this property into being. The casino opened on March 1, 2009. The , pyramid-shaped building is visible from nearly every location on the Las Vegas Strip and has become one of the most prominent casino landmarks in Las Vegas.
