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1940s: Air Conditioning and Irrigation Arrive
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The ability to keep buildings cool and the greening brought about by irrigation made the Nevada desert far more attractive to developers. In 1941 Los Angeles hotelier Tom Hull bought land three miles south of downtown for $150 an acre and built the 100-room El Rancho motel – a new concept in accommodation.
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