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Photograph of two men shaking hands at a poker tournament, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1976

Date

1976

Description

At the end of the table we can see another view of Doyle Brunson who won $300,000 in the Seventh World Series of Poker, Horseshoe Casino, Las Vegas. Standing in the white suit and hat is Crandall Addington shaking hands with another poker player at the table. Site Name: Horseshoe Club (Las Vegas, Nev.)

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Photograph of the Horseshoes Hotel and Casino interior, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1940-1959

Date

1940 (year uncertain) to 1959 (year uncertain)

Description

An interior view of the Horseshoe Hotel & Casino. Guests and staff sit and stand around the room. There are slot machines near the bar entrance and a man appears to be singing to the left. The stamp on back of photo says, "Vegas Studio & Camera Supply 116 Fremont Street Las Vegas, Nevada."

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Photograph of table settings inside a Horseshoe Casino restaurant, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1940-1959

Date

unspecified year in 194X to unspecified year in 195X (year uncertain)

Description

A photograph of a coffee shop or restaurant inside the Horseshoe Club Casino. The tables are set with napkins and silverware, salt, pepper, and what looks like a sugar bowl. Paintings hang from the walls. The stamp on back of photo says, "Vegas Studio & Camera Supply 116 Fremont Street Las Vegas, Nevada."

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Photograph of a line of horses outside of the Horseshoe Casino, Las Vegas (Nev.), April 17, 1968

Date

1968-04-17

Description

Men sit on horseback in a line outside of the Horseshoe Casino for some type of special event. Spectators line the sidewalks and watch the riders. For other images of the same event, see pho026119 & pho026121.

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Photograph of horses and a crowd outside of the Horseshoe Casino, Las Vegas (Nev.), April 17, 1968

Date

1968-04-17

Description

Unidentified people stand with horses on the street outside of the Horseshoe Casino on April 17, 1968 while spectators on the sidewalk watch. Inscription with the image reads: "Quarter horse sale, Fremont Street." The stamp on back of photo says, "Allen Photographers. Inc. Post Office box 4253 Las Vegas, Nevada 89106." For other images of the same event, see pho026119 & pho026120.

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Photograph of three men standing in front of the Binion's Horseshoe Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1968

Date

1968

Description

Chill Wills (center) and Benny Binion (right) standing on Fremont street in front of the Horseshoe Hotel & Casino. (1968) . Stamp on back of photo: "Allen Photographers. Inc. Post Office Box 4253 Las Vegas, Nevada 89106". Date stamped "April 17, 1968".

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Photograph of Binion's Horseshoe Casino parking structure, Las Vegas, Nevada, approximately 1960 to 1979

Date

unspecified year in 196X to unspecified year in 197X

Description

Horseshoe Hotel and Casino-parking garage. (c. 1960s-70s). Stamp on back of photo: "Las Vegas News Bureau Las Vegas, Nevada Convention Center".

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Photograph of $1 million dollars displayed inside the Binion's Horseshoe, Las Vegas, Nevada, approximately 1960 to 1979

Date

1960 to 1979

Description

Million dollar cash display at Binion's Horseshoe, Las Vegas. One hundred $10,000 bills are encased in bullet-proof glass and hang inside an 8 foot, 2,000 pound golden horseshow. Visitors could have their photograph taken in front of the display. (c. 1960s-70s). Stamp on back of photo: "Las Vegas News Bureau Las Vegas, Nevada Convention Center".

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Photograph of Jack Binion transporting money inside the Horseshoe Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1971

Date

1971 (year approximate)

Description

Jack Binion of Binion's Horseshoe Casino is followed by security guards as he carries the $1,000,000 display through the casino. (c. 1971). Stamp on back of photo: "Las Vegas News Bureau Las Vegas, Nevada Convention Center 22333".

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Photograph of Binion and others at a poker table in the Horseshoe Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, approximately 1940 to 1985

Date

1940 (year uncertain) to 1985 (year uncertain)

Description

Benny Binion (in black jacket) standing by poker table in his Horseshoe Hotel and Casino. (n.d.). Stamp on back of photo: "Please give photographic credit Sandra Lee Kaplan Veuillez mentionner le nom du photographie S.V.P."

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