Happy birthday, Las Vegas!!! That was probably the sentiment of mostly everyone today when it was realized that it was the entertainment capital’s 115th birthday!

The city was officially founded on May 15, 1905 when more than 100 acres were auctioned to buyers. That land would eventually become known as downtown Las Vegas.

Downtown Las Vegas in the 1940’s
City of Las Vegas turns 115
Downtown Las Vegas
Welcome to the City of Las Vegas sign
City of Las Vegas seal