Boulder City Historic District

Boulder City Historic District is a neighborhood with around 541 buildings featuring Spanish Colonial Revival style spread across several areas. The structures vary in size and detail but share a common architectural character throughout.

The federal government established Boulder City in the 1930s to house workers and managers during Hoover Dam construction. The district was designed as a planned community to quickly accommodate a growing workforce.

The district preserves its original street layout and architectural style from the 1930s, reflecting how the planned community was designed during that period. Spanish Colonial Revival design shapes the way the place looks and feels when you walk through its streets today.

The district is walkable and easy to explore on foot to view buildings and find your way around. An interactive map viewer lets visitors search addresses to learn about construction dates and architectural details of specific structures.

The area remained under federal control for nearly 30 years before becoming an independent city in 1959. This unusual arrangement shaped how the place developed and was managed differently from typical American towns.

Location: Boulder City

Inception: 1931

Architectural style: Spanish Colonial Revival architecture

GPS coordinates: 35.97778,-114.83417

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:44