Vegas' Living Legends: Lonnie Hammargren

in steem •  8 years ago 

If you've lived in Las Vegas for some time, you're probably aware of Lonnie Hammargren - or you've at least driven past his house feeling puzzled in awe. This past weekend, I was honored to meet the retired neurosurgeon and ex-Lieutenant Governor of Nevada and take a tour of his house. The property consists of three different houses combined with access to each other through obscure passage ways filled with Lonnie's collection of Vegas history. Over the two and a half days spent there, I only caught a glimpse of Lonnie's collection. Here are some pictures to share, again, this is but a fraction of the amount of history this man holds.


1927 Bugatti


Giant stuffed animals and train cabins are found everywhere.


Along with statues & manikins of the sort.


As goes with any politician, propaganda!


Liberace's piano


The backyard wouldn't be complete without a stage.


Lonnie loves his classic cars.


I <3 NYC


Signage.


Hot Damn, it's a mini Hoover Dam!


That dragon startled me more than once.


Various shrines are found throughout the land.


In addition to different themed rooms.

That's all for now, folks!

Lonnie Hammargren's castle is toured by appointment only. However, he does open to the public twice a year. One being Nevada Day, and the other being every Halloween, where he transforms his basement into a haunted adventure.

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