In 1977, county officials in Nye County tried to shut down Walter Plankinton’s Chicken Ranch as a public nuisance; brothels did not have to be licensed in that county at the time, and several …

Chicken Ranch owner Walter Plankinton described a typical day at the Chicken Ranch in the 1985 book, “The Nye County Brothel Wars” by Jane Kasindorf. The women got up by noon; if ready, …

Aug 10, 1986 · By mutual understanding, they are largely invisible to the townsfolk, hidden like church mice behind crimson lace curtains, plying their craft inside four mobile homes that in …

A trailer park brothel in Nevada started calling itself the Chicken Ranch in the 70s. Some rival brothels torched the place. There was a big arson investigation and a trial.

Documentary about the prostitutes employed on the Chicken Ranch, one of the 38 legal brothels in Nevada. The women discuss their attitudes toward their profession. Both the owner of the …

Since it moved to the desert outpost of Pahrump from central Texas in the mid-1970s, the Ranch has been subjected to a morality campaign by local Mormons, taken to court as a public …

May 22, 2024 · Nevada is the only state in the United States where legal brothels are permitted, and the state has a long history of regulated prostitution. While the prices at Nevada brothels …

The Chicken Ranch has seen a lot of history. From its origins in La Grange, Texas, the Ranch has survived colorful times. For instance, during the Great Depression, a bartering system was …

Jul 8, 2007 · It's one of Nevada's most famous legal bordellos, with a name recognized across the country. So why can't the Chicken Ranch find itself a new owner? Since the brothel just …

Jan 20, 2020 · The U.S. government never owned the Chicken Ranch, a licensed brothel that still exists located near Pahrump about 60 miles west of Las Vegas.

Sep 14, 2017 · The current owners operated the brothel since 1982, but the Chicken Ranch originally started in La Grange, Texas, in 1844. Since, the bordello earned a place in …

Jun 5, 2024 · Nestled in the arid expanse of Nevada’s desert, the Chicken Ranch brothel stands as a testament to the state’s unique approach to the world’s oldest profession. Located about …

Jan 8, 2016 · Ranching isn't Nevada's biggest industry, but it did help shape the state's culture. After all, Nevada had ranchers long before the state's major mining boom took place in the …

The Chicken Ranch is no ordinary destination; it boasts a rich history that dates back to the mid-20th century. Located in Pahrump, Nevada, the establishment is a legal brothel that operates …