Moulin Rouge Hotel & Casino site

The Moulin Rouge opened in May 1955 in West Las Vegas as the city’s first racially integrated hotel-casino, a notable departure from segregation-era practices. Although it closed later in 1955 after financial and legal troubles, the site is remembered for its significance to civil rights history and the 1950s casino-era built environment. The location has been the focus of preservation interest and redevelopment discussions related to African American heritage in Las Vegas.