Even Before That
Before Area 51 was Area 51, the land was called Groom Lake. It was a residential area, but less than 100 people lived there. After the land was purchased by the government, they build amenities for the military personnel that stayed there. These amenities include a tennis court, bowling alley, pool hall, a bar, and a radio station. Although we do not know, it is safe to assume that these leisure areas have since been built over.
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