Prosper Goumond

Prosper Goumond (December 10, 1876 – November 24, 1954), was a businessman who received the first gaming license issued in Las Vegas.^[1]

Prosper Goumond home at Clark County Heritage Museum

Boulder Club

Goumond received the first gaming license issued in Las Vegas.^[2] He was a partner in the Boulder Club on Fremont Street; the club was established in 1929. In 1945, Yesco installed first neon sign in Las Vegas at the Boulder Club.^[3] A fire on November 25, 1956, caused extensive damage to the building which was by then the oldest gaming establishment in Las Vegas.^[4] The Boulder Club closed in 1960 when it was purchased by Benny Binion and became part of the Horseshoe Club.^[5][6]

Goumond was also a partner in the Hitchin' Post Motel.^[1]

Tule Springs Ranch

On December 7, 1941, Goumond completed the purchase of property at Tule Springs Ranch. During the 1940s he developed the site into a dude ranch that catered to women taking advantage of Nevada's six-week residency requirement for divorce.

Home

The Goumond house, built in 1931, was moved to the Clark County Museum in 1984.^[7][8]