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Photographic reproductions of Helldorado ladies (1935) and Fremont Street (1930s), approximately 2000 to 2017
Level of Description
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Leslie H. Smith Papers
Box/Folder: Oversized Box SH-081 (Restrictions apply)
Archival Component
Aerial photographic reproductions of the Las Vegas Strip and Fremont Street during the 1950s, approximately 2000 to 2017
Level of Description
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Leslie H. Smith Papers
Box/Folder: Oversized Box SH-081 (Restrictions apply)
Archival Component
Transcript of interview with Burton Cohen by Claytee White, January 9, 2009
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Archival Collection
Description
In this interview, Burton Cohen discusses his involvement in the Las Vegas casino industry, including booking entertainment for various hotels.
Burton Cohen's long casino executive career began in the mid-1960s when he accepted a proposition to become involved with the transformation of the Frontier Hotel. He left his south Florida roots and law practice to become a co-owner/general manager of the Frontier Hotel. Thus, began his highly regarded Las Vegas presence. For nearly four decades he served in the management of some of the Strip's most famous casinos: Flamingo, Dunes, Circus Circus, Caesar Palace, Thunderbird and the Desert Inn, which remains his favorite. In this interview, Burt reflects on the positions he held, the celebrities he hired and befriended, and offers a unique look at the behind the scenes marketing and entertainment strategies that he helmed. He shares stories of becoming entrenched in casino operations, his reflections of union experiences, and even anecdotes about moving his mother to Las Vegas.
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Photograph of North Las Vegas golf course, northwest direction, circa 1965
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Archival Collection
Description
North Las Vegas golf course with Parks and Recreation Building and city water tanks.
Transcribed Notes: Notes from photo sleeve: "North Las Vegas Golf Course (Par 3) with Parks and Recreation Building and city water storage tanks"; Notes on back: "NLV Par 3 Golf Course with P & R Bldg. and city water storage tanks."
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Photograph of North Las Vegas golf course, westward direction, circa 1965
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Archival Collection
Description
North Las Vegas golf course with Parks and Recreation Building and city water tanks.
Transcribed Notes: Notes from photo sleeve: "North Las Vegas Golf Course (Par 3) with Parks and Recreation Building and city water storage tanks"; Notes on back: "NLV Par 3 Golf Course with P & R Bldg. and city water storage tanks."
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Photograph of water running high in flood channel and North Las Vegas Boulevard flood channel
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Archival Collection
Description
Flood channel with water running high under North Las Vegas Boulevard. Signs on front for 91 and 93 freeways
Transcribed Notes: Notes from photo sleeve: "Las Vegas Boulevard North and North Las Vegas flood channel, ca. 1970s." Notes on back: "Las Vegas Blvd North and NLV flood channel."
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Aerial photograph of North Las Vegas flood control channel under I-15 and Civic Center Drive, June 5, 1973
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Archival Collection
Description
Flood control channel crossing I-15 and Civic Center Drive, Bullock's Feed and Tack store nearby.
Transcribed Notes: Notes from photo sleeve: "Aerial photo: Looking southeast. North Las Vegas flood control channel crosses I-15 and Civic Center Drive with Bulloch's Feed and Tack store next to channel. June 5, 1973." Stamped on back: "CNLV Engineering Dept." Notes on back: "Looking SE NLV Flood Control channel crosses I-15 and Civic Center Drive with Bullocks Feed and Tack store next to channel"
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Photograph of flood channel west of Interstate 15 looking toward North Las Vegas, June 5, 1973
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Archival Collection
Description
Flood channel west of Interstate 15 looking toward North Las Vegas and Frenchman Mountain.
Transcribed Notes: Notes on back: "Flood Channel west of I-15 looking towards NLV and Sunrise Mountain." Stamped on back: "CNLV Engineering Dept."
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Aerial photograph of Las Vegas Wash looking northwest, June 5, 1973
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Archival Collection
Description
Aerial view of Las Vegas Wash at Lake Mead Blvd. and Pecos Street in North Las Vegas.
Transcribed Notes: Stamped & written on back: CNLV Engineering Dept. - Date Jun 5 1973; Project - Land use Vegas Wash - SE; Lake Mead & Pecos Flood Control in county
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Photograph of flooding on Carey Avenue in North Las Vegas, 1970s
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Archival Collection
Description
Flooding on Carey Avenue, North Las Vegas.
Transcribed Notes: Notes on back: "Carey Ave Flooding"
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