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Question of the Day - 20 February 2026

Q:

I just completed my annual pilgrimage to the LVA offices to pick up my MRB when I had a question, “What’s the history of the LVA HQ?”

A:

Huntington Press, publisher of the Las Vegas Advisor, started life at Anthony Curtis' four-bedroom house on the west side of town off Spring Mountain Road. This was in the 1980s. The house was a split plan, with the master bedroom on one side and the three other bedrooms on the other side of the kitchen, dining room, and living room. There were only two employees in those days; Anthony's office occupied one bedroom, the phone order taker and all-around gal Friday were in another. (The third was the guest room.) When it was time for LVA production, a freelance graphic artist arrived around 11 p.m. and she and Anthony worked all night to get the issue to the printer first thing the next morning.

When the business (and Anthony's family) expanded, it was time to move out of the house and into an office/warehouse space on S. Valley View a few blocks south of W. Tropicana. The company started producing books, which were stored in the warehouse, and with a bona fide place of business, it needed a receptionist. The gal Friday (some of you probably remember Bethany) transitioned into the graphic-artist role, producing the newsletter and the books. That office, by the way, was razed a long time ago, replaced by newer industrial spaces. 

That location lasted a few years. Then Anthony, a firm believer in businesses owning their own real estate, bought the property on the corner of S. Procyon and W. Twain, the main building serving as the office, the out building as the warehouse. Huntington Press started to expand rapidly then (1998 or so), filling the five offices with employees and equipment. So much was going on in those days that the company actually got too big for the space; luckily, around 2005, the two-story block building next door came up for sale. 

And that's where it stands today, with the used-car operation renting the corner building and Huntington Press having occupied the current building for the past 20 years or so. Plenty of room for all the books, the employees, and some of their stored stuff too.

 

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  • Tim Soldan Feb-20-2026
    I'm glad Anthony Succeeded
    It has always been hard for a new business to make it, and I for one am glad LVA did. Anthony is a real stand-up guy and I feel fortunate to know him and be a customer.

  • Ken Orgera Feb-20-2026
    LVA
    Continued success

  • Laurence Martin Feb-20-2026
    Thanks
    Thanks Anthony, been a long time member, your QOD's always interesting. Coupon books and tips always helpful on our trips to LV from NC.

  • Sandra Ritter Feb-20-2026
    No surprise
    at Anthony's and LVA success, and very grateful for it being in my life for a very long time. Just wondering, in this day and age, is any of the work able to be done remotely, so less space would be needed and perhaps you can rent out some additional space?

  • Vickar Feb-20-2026
    The Future of LVA
    Now that we know the history of LVA, the question comes to mind:  
    Whay happens to LVA when Anthony descides to retire or, god forbid, when he inevitably passes on?

  • Mercier Feb-20-2026
    Boston Area Member
    LVA Newsletter has been our go-to source for info when we plan our trips to Las Vegas. Thanks for letting us know the current goings on in Las Vegas.

  • John Hearn Feb-20-2026
    Quality Product
    Adding my kudos and salutations to Anthony and all those who have made LVA and Huntington a success. I have always received excellent value for my membership. You built a better mousetrap and it shows!
    

  • O2bnVegas Feb-20-2026
    Old member
    BFF and I first found a copy of LVA someone had left on a slot machine, at either the Sands or the IP, 1988 or '89.  Saw the subscription information, decided to give it a try, split the membership fee.  Had it mailed to her house, she'd read it then bring it to me where we both worked.  It was just a few pages, even had color.  Getting it in the mail was so fun.  When it went online...wowie!!
    
    Candy

  • Jokare Feb-20-2026
    Future
    Anthony answered on a beer Friday if something happens to him there is no successor and the LVA would be done. So here’s to good health and long life.

  • Larry Stone Feb-22-2026
    coupon run
    i remember the travel channel show with anthony and bethany going on a coupon run