Located northwest of the Las Vegas Strip it is known as Historic West Las Vegas and locally as "The Westside." In response to the segregation, of the 20's blacks created their own desegregated Las Vegas Black Strip in the area.
While beset by catastrophes both physical and political "The black strip" was publicly and officially closed; though the iconic hotels and casinos became landmarks and have earned a protected status. Which has furthered the continuation of the underground and backroom games of 'The Black Strip' which have continued through word of mouth and as a counterpoint to Las Vegas as a whole.
