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Film transparency of the front exterior and parking lot of the Stardust Hotel and Casino (Las Vegas), circa 1958

Date

1956 to 1960

Archival Collection

Description

View at dusk of the front exterior of the Stardust as seen from Las Vegas Boulevard. The sign features Lido de Paris.
Site Name: Stardust Resort and Casino
Address: 3000 Las Vegas Boulevard South

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Film transparency of Fremont Street looking northwest from Second Street (Las Vegas), circa 1951

Date

1949 to 1953

Archival Collection

Description

View at dusk of Fremont Street looking northwest from the intersection at Second Street. The Golden Nugget is on the southwest corner, and the Horseshoe is on the northwest corner. Neon signs for the Boulder Club, Hotel Apache, Frontier Club, Las Vegas Club and Pioneer Club, including Vegas Vic, are seen.
Site Name: Fremont Street
Address: Fremont street, Las Vegas, NV

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Film transparency of people and horses at the entrance to the Last Frontier Village (Las Vegas), circa 1950s

Date

1950 to 1959

Archival Collection

Description

People, horses and carriages in front of the Last Frontier Village entrance. The Silver Slipper Gambling Hall, without its neon signs, is seen in the foreground.
Site Name: Frontier
Address: 3120 Las Vegas Boulevard South

Image

Film transparency of the Googie style façade of the Sahara Hotel and Casino (Las Vegas), early-mid 1960s

Date

1960 to 1965

Archival Collection

Description

Daytime view of the front exterior of the Sahara as seen from Las Vegas Boulevard after the addition of the first hotel tower. Signs show Eleanor Powell headlining in the Congo Room and Don Rickles headlining in the Casbar Theatre.
Site Name: Sahara Hotel and Casino
Address: 2535 Las Vegas Boulevard South

Architecture and Design Style: Googie

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Photograph of Fremont Street and the front exterior of the Golden Nugget (Las Vegas), circa 1979

Date

1977 to 1981

Description

Golden Nugget on Fremont Street in the late 1970s. Also visible are the Horseshoe, the Golden Gate, the Vegas Vic sign, and the Plaza.
Site Name: Fremont Street
Address: Fremont street, Las Vegas, NV

Image

Film transparency of the Googie style front exterior and parking lot of the Flamingo Hotel (Las Vegas), mid-late 1950s

Date

1953 to 1957

Archival Collection

Description

Daytime view of the front exterior of the Flamingo Hotel, featuring the Champagne Tower. The neon sign with the Flamingo name features circular neon 'bubbles' like those on the tower.
Site Name: Flamingo Hotel and Casino
Address: 3555 Las Vegas Boulevard South

Architecture and Design Style: Googie

Image

Photograph of the front exterior of the original Las Vegas Club (Las Vegas), 1930s

Date

1930 to 1939

Archival Collection

Description

Las Vegas Club in its original location on the south side of Fremont Street next to the Pioneer Club. The Las Vegas Club was the first casino with a neon sign. This photo shows the doors that replaced the original open front.
Site Name: Las Vegas Club
Address: 18 East Fremont Street

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Film transparency of Fremont Street seen from Second Street, Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1947

Date

1945 to 1949

Archival Collection

Description

Looking northwest towards the Union Pacific Railroad station from the intersection of Fremont and Second Streets, Las Vegas, Nevada. The Golden Nugget is on the southwest corner and the Eldorado Club is on the northwest corner. Signs for the Boulder Club, Pioneer Club, Las Vegas Club, Frontier Club and White Spot Cafe are also visible.
Site Name: Fremont Street
Address: Fremont Street, Las Vegas, NV

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Film transparency of guests at the swimming pool area of Wilbur Clark's Desert Inn (Las Vegas), circa 1950s

Date

1950 to 1959

Archival Collection

Description

Guests relax around the swimming pool in the courtyard area of the Desert Inn. The neon sign over the resort's entrance is visible from the courtyard.
Site Name: Desert Inn
Address: 3045 Las Vegas Boulevard South

Image

Photograph of the front exterior and tower of the Flamingo Hotel and Casino at night (Las Vegas), circa 1962

Date

1959 to 1964

Description

Nighttime view of the front of the Flamingo Hotel and its Champagne Tower.
Site Name: Flamingo Hotel and Casino
Address: 3555 Las Vegas Boulevard South

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