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Established on March 16, 1911, Las Vegas started as a small cowboy town fed by abundant groundwater, serving as a brief respite for those traveling through the arid desert. The city saw significant growth with the construction of Boulder Dam in 1930, attracting workers and their families. Establishing itself as a gambling Mecca by the end of the 1930s, Las Vegas became home to various gambling joints, setting the stage for the iconic Las Vegas Strip.