Information
Date
1958-05
Description
The Desert Inn Hotel's float entry in the Helldorado Parade, Fremont Street, Las Vegas, Nevada, May, 1958. The float is titled "Aladdin's Wonderful Lamp," and features a couple dressed as Aladdin and Princess Jasmine with a large Genie behind them. Several children are seated around them. The float has just passed Joe W. Brown's Horseshoe Club (in operation from 1935-1958), located 128 Fremont Street at the corner of Fremont Street and 2nd Street, and is passing the Boulder Club, located at 118 Fremont street. The Boulder Club was in operation from 1931-1960. Part of a sign for "Farmer" Page that is on the Boulder Club is partially visible on the left. The Hotel Apache and the Fremont Hotel are visible in the background. A few people can be seen watching the parade from the windows of the Boulder Club and the Fremont Hotel.
Digital ID
pho017809
Physical Identifier
0245_0005