Morelli House
National Register of Historic Places

Morelli House

Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada
Listed
June 2, 2012
Type
Building
Period
Civil War
Ref No.
11001086

About this property

Morelli House at 861 East Bridger Avenue, Las Vegas, Nevada is listed on the city, state and National Register of Historic Places. Built in 1959, it is a classic example of mid-century modern construction. Originally located at 52 Country Club Drive, Las Vegas, Nevada, within the Desert Inn Country Club, the house was moved to 861 East Bridger Avenue in September 2001. The house is famous for being the home of Sands Hotel band leader and musical conductor Antonio Morelli and his wife Helen during the Rat Pack heyday of the 1950s and 60s. For thirty years it served as an after-hours congregating spot for some of the biggest names in entertainment including Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Dean Martin, Tony Bennett, Nat King Cole, Judy Garland, and many other famous names in show business. Morelli was very active in music circles in Nevada and he and his wife were also very active in various charitable causes through the years.

Location

861 E. Bridger Ave.
Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada
36.16688, -115.13877

Categories

ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATION
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Morelli House listed on the National Register?

Morelli House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 2, 2012.

What type of historic resource is Morelli House?

Morelli House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Morelli House?

The period of significance for Morelli House is recorded as the civil_war era.

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