Boulder City History & Arts Foundation

Boulder City History & Arts Foundation Preserving and advancing Boulder City's history, arts, and culture. Please join this effort to preserve a piece of our past!

Opening its doors in 1931, the old Boulder City Hospital served the builders of Hoover Dam and their families until 1973. The hospital is an important landmark in Boulder City, NV's historic district, which has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places. The hospital building is a vital part of the history of the community, as it was part of the city that was built to accommodate the

men who built Hoover (Boulder) Dam. The hospital was a vital part of a small community that represented an important era in our history-- the Great Depression. The Boulder Canyon Project, as it was called in the planning stages, was part of the federal government's effort to bring the country out of the Great Depression by providing jobs for men willing to work under dangerous conditions and overcome the challenges encountered in the building of the largest civil engineering project in our nation's history at that time. It seems fitting that the old Boulder City Hospital be restored and adapted to house a cultural center and museum commemorating the history of the Great Depression. You don’t have to live in Boulder City to offer your support; Boulder City’s history is of national significance. The first master planned community in the United States, the city’s layout was inspired by Baroque city planning
techniques dating to the 17th century, thus providing an array of vistas and majestic termination points to be appreciated by residents and visitors, alike. Its architecture is also significant. Boulder City offers the largest collection of preserved Spanish Colonial structures in the region, along with the Six Companies houses that line its lettered avenues, many of them built in only a few days, but still loved and lived in to this day. Boulder City is a powerful example of a city built in a bygone era that continues to flourish in the present; one that must be preserved for future generations to enjoy. With your support we can save this historic Boulder City Hospital and establish a museum dedicated to remembering one of the most important eras in our history.

This Thursday!
06/01/2026

This Thursday!

The museum is proud to present a bi-monthly series called Angels and Outlaws. This talk is open to the public and all are invited! Featured historical “Angel” is Teddy Fenton. And “Outlaw” is Sims Ely.

05/24/2026
🎄Save the Date!🎅 Christmas on the ‘Lite’ Side!☃️ Sat, July 25, 1-4pm🎁 Masonic Temple, 901 Arizona St❄️ Holiday foods, cr...
05/20/2026

🎄Save the Date!
🎅 Christmas on the ‘Lite’ Side!
☃️ Sat, July 25, 1-4pm
🎁 Masonic Temple, 901 Arizona St
❄️ Holiday foods, crafts, prizes & music!
🤶 Sponsored by BC Community Club & BC History and Arts Foundation



Some scenes from a busy BC Historic Preservation Day 2026!Tour of the historic Water Treatment Plant and Dedication Cere...
05/10/2026

Some scenes from a busy BC Historic Preservation Day 2026!

Tour of the historic Water Treatment Plant and Dedication Ceremony at Teddy Fenton Memorial Park for architect Alan Stromberg.

05/08/2026

Thank you Marcus!

05/07/2026
One of a number of fabulous offerings hosted by Nevada Preservation Foundation’s Home & History Las Vegas event, April 1...
03/21/2026

One of a number of fabulous offerings hosted by Nevada Preservation Foundation’s Home & History Las Vegas event, April 16-19. Click links for Information and Tickets!

Call for Artists!
03/18/2026

Call for Artists!

Discover Main Street Boulder City's historic district featuring unique local businesses, community events, and rich history. Explore our charming downtown built during Hoover Dam construction.

03/02/2026

Don't forget to join us today for our open house with activities scheduled throughout the day!

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PO Box 61731
Boulder City, NV
89006

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