For me and I'll bet some of the older guys here the true Nevada Red Light district was The Line in Winnemucca, back when it was in full swing.
Yep, it was. All individually owned and operated. I spent many a night walking back and forth across that gravel road from brothel to brothel. Of course, I always timed my trips to be there for dance night at the Pussycat.
BTW: In the true tradition of the red light districts, the women use to sit in the window at the Pussycat.
Just a little bit of legal information to share as to why some things are bit different now as compared to "the good old days". Not excuses, just facts.
City of Elko Nevada Codes
Chapter 9
PROSTITUTION 11
No applicant for a license or other affirmative city council approval
has any right to a license or the granting of the approval sought. Any license issued or other city council approval granted pursuant to the provisions of this chapter
is a revocable privilege and no holder acquires any vested right therein or thereunder. (Ord. 354, 8-14-1984)
4-9-2: PROSTITUTION NOT AN OFFENSE OR NUISANCE:
The
operation of a house of prostitution within the city in accordance with the provisions of this chapter
does not constitute a public nuisance or an offense to public decency. (Ord. 354, 8-14-1984)
4-9-3: UNLAWFUL UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS:
A. It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to keep, own or operate any house of prostitution, house of ill fame or bawdy house of any description within the city, except as herein provided in this chapter.B. It is unlawful for any owner or bartender/manager of a licensed brothel to allow any person to practice prostitution or to
solicit business for a prostitute or to procure any person for the purpose of prostitution within the city,
except within the premises of a licensed brothel and within the boundaries of the restricted commercial district as set forth in the city zoning code. There will be no "out dates". That is, prostitutes shall not be hired from a brothel for the purpose of prostitution to accompany a customer outside the brothel from which the prostitute is employed. All soliciting of prostitution and acts of prostitution must take place inside the premises of a licensed brothel.
4-9-8: LICENSE RESTRICTIONS:
Every license issued under the provisions of this chapter shall have the following restrictions:
A. Violations Not Permitted: No operation may be conducted in violation of any applicable city, county, state or federal ordinance, statute or regulation.
B.
Maximum Number Permitted: The maximum number of houses of prostitution which will be permitted within the city limits is five (5). (Ord. 443, 1-24-1995)Abby's 2 cents worth...LOL:I am not sure if "sitting in the windows" (not that Mona's has any windows we could actually sit in) would somehow fall outside of the stated "within" the premises of the licensed brothel. I guess it would depend if the ladies ONLY/quietly sat in the windows or if there was any verbal/spoken enticement towards someone walking down the sidewalk which then could run the risk of being considered a "public nuisance" since we are located somewhat in a mixed (residential and business) section of town (licensed brothels are a privilege not a right). I certainly do NOT want to do anything to risk losing my privilege to do what I do!
The number of brothels in Elko is determined by the City of Elko. The location of these brothels is determined by the City of Elko. The physical size of the actual building/house itself limits the number of ladies working at any given time. The physical location of the actual building/house itself also limits the ability to expand in size. Mona's for example: Sue's is right next door with an alley way running in between us. There is a storage rental facility directly behind us. 3rd street is right in front of us and River Street borders the remaining side.
