LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — At one time, Howard Hughes was generally known as the richest man on the earth, and he left his mark on Las Vegas in the course of the years he visited and ultimately lived within the valley.
The billionaire enterprise tycoon was the biggest personal employer in Nevada, proudly owning seven casinos. He was additionally the one largest personal landholder. In 1952, he purchased 25,000 acres of land that a long time later grew to become the huge Summerlin improvement.
Most may not bear in mind that Hughes additionally owned a Las Vegas dwelling. The house is positioned within the car parking zone of the KLAS-TV, channel 8, which was later bought by him in 1968.
In 1953, he truly leased the house right here and ended up shopping for this dwelling,” Clark County Museum administrator Amber Colburt said. “We don’t know what he used it for. It’s debated whether or not he slept right here or used it as an workplace.”
In 1966, Hughes checked into the Desert Inn Lodge and stayed in a room there for practically 4 years. When Hughes was requested to take a look at of the lodge in 1967, he paid tens of millions for the rights to function the lodge, which allowed him to remain in his room. He additionally purchased a number of casinos.
The “Howard Hughes House” is positioned within the again car parking zone of KLAS-TV’s broadcasting studios, off the Las Vegas Strip. (KLAS)
The “Howard Hughes House” is positioned within the again car parking zone of KLAS-TV’s broadcasting studios, off the Las Vegas Strip. Hughes bought the tv station in 1968. (KLAS)
The house options pictures of Howard Hughes and knowledge on his accomplishments as an aviation pioneer, inventor, movie producer, and businessman. (KLAS)
As Hughes aged, he got here identified for his eccentric habits and reclusive life-style. Upon his demise, Hughes has no authorized will, which led to quite a few individuals claiming to be heirs. (KLAS)
The Clark County Museum held an occasion on Sept. 10, 2025 to announce it’s in search of donations to protect and transfer the house to a brand new location the place it may be seen by the general public. (KLAS)
This room within the Las Vegas “Howard Hughes home” was featured within the 1995 film “Casino.”
This can be a small kitchen eating space within the dwelling. (KLAS)
There have been two bedrooms within the dwelling. This room has a make-up space with a rose-colored crash. (KLAS)
There have been two bedrooms within the dwelling. This room has a make-up space with a rose-colored crash. (KLAS)
The house has shows of memorabilia related to Howard Hughes, together with a watch that belonged to him. (KLAS)
This can be a picture of the opposite bed room, which will have been used as an workplace. (KLAS)
This can be a picture of the opposite bed room, which will have been used as an workplace. (KLAS)
The house was inbuilt 1951 as a mannequin dwelling with plans that different properties is likely to be constructed round it, however that by no means occurred. Howard Hughes leased the house in 1953 and later bought it, together with the tv station. (KLAS)
The house was inbuilt 1951 as a mannequin dwelling with plans that different properties is likely to be constructed round it, however that by no means occurred. Howard Hughes leased the house in 1953 and later bought it, together with the tv station. (KLAS)
The Clark County Museum held an occasion on Wednesday on the dwelling, positioned close to Las Vegas Boulevard and Desert Inn Highway to kick off a public fundraiser to protect the home and have it moved to the museum website, the place it may be on show for guests.
Up to now, $3 million has been donated towards the transfer, however one other $1.6 million is required.
“Spread the word. Tell your friends, tell your companies that were here to raise this money so that we can move this house,” Michelle Munkres with Clark County Museum Guild stated. “We’re going to turn it into some phenomenal exhibit that’s for the community.”
Hughes left Las Vegas in November 1970 and by no means returned. Throughout this time, Hughes’ habits grew to become extra eccentric and reclusive. He died in 1976.
For extra info on the home and different properties that may be seen on the Clark County Museum, click on right here. The museum additionally has social media accounts, underneath the title Clark County Museum, with info.
