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Home Of Education And Westside Icon Helen Toland Added To Las Vegas Historic Property Register
Video Of Recognition With Councilman Cedric Crear Available
Ward 5 Councilman Cedric Crear recognized Helen Toland and presented her with a recognition adding her home to the city’s Historic Property Register this morning.
Toland served as the first African-American female school principal in the Clark County School District. She worked at Kit Carson Elementary School beginning in 1965, and the school has since been renamed after Toland.
“I am honored to be able to recognize Helen Toland and all that she means to our city,” Councilman Crear said. “Helen has broken many barriers in our community and her legacy has been passed down to educators who are teaching our children today.”
Video of Councilman Crear recognizing Toland at her home in the 1100 block of Comstock Drive in the Historic Westside is available at https://vimeo.com/561075757/e44f29af8e.
- First sound bite is Historic Preservation Chair Bob Stoldal
- Second sound bite is Councilman Cedric Crear
- Third sound bite is Helen Toland
The Historic Preservation Commission recommended approval of the Toland residence being added to the Historic Property Register. It was built in 1947 and has long been Toland’s home. The city of Las Vegas supports the preservation of historic resources, structures, landmarks and sites.
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