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Photograph of Governor Charles Russell cutting ribbon, Bonnie Claire (Nev.), 1950

Date

1950

Description

Governor Russell cutting the ribbon at Scotty's Castle Road. Inscription with photo reads: "A rope held on one side by a dummy burrow [sic] and on the other side by a dummy prospector. Very western and unique. The road from Highway 95 to Scotty's Castle. Pahrump road was 'bumped' off top priority for the Castle Road, 'because Pahrump didn't warrant a road,' one of the Nye County Commissioners said." (see photo 0117 0059 & 0060 for full view of figures mentioned by Dorothy Dorothy. They were made by Clyde Barcus, Goldfield.) See Images 0131 0272-0278 for more about Scotty's Castle Road opening.

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Photograph of Helen Slattery and Dutch Goerman, Las Vegas, 1940

Date

1940

Description

A black and white image of Helen Slattery, Chicago General Traffic employee for United Airlines, sitting with Dutch Goerman, Secretary of the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, in a vehicle from 1904 with the sign "Desert Love Buggy." This photo was taken from a time capsule in the cornerstone of the Union Pacific Railroad station located in Las Vegas. The time capsule was placed there in 1940 and was later retrieved when the building was demolished around 1970.

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Photograph of the Sands Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, May 1964

Date

1964-05

Archival Collection

Description

An exterior view of the Sands Hotel, as seen from Las Vegas Blvd. The primary marquee advertises Alan King; Chubby Checker; Antonio Morelli and His Music. The secondary marquee advertises Morry King and His Violins; Dave Burton; Danny Costello; Ernie Stewart.

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Slide of Fremont Street, Las Vegas, circa late 1950s

Date

1956 to 1959

Archival Collection

Description

An image of automobile traffic on Fremont Street in downtown Las Vegas, looking northwest towards the Union Pacific railroad station. The Golden Nugget and Hotel Apache sign above the Horseshoe Club are visible at the intersection on Second Street. The Lucky Strike Club, Vegas Vic (outside of the Pioneer Club) and Monte Carlo Club are visible on the south side of the street. The corner of the Silver Palace, which opened in May 1956, is visible between the signs for the Boulder Club and Las Vegas Club on the north side of the street.

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Costume design drawing, performer in a white skirt and red jacket, Las Vegas, June 5, 1980

Date

1980-06-05

Archival Collection

Description

Pete Menefee design. Transcribed from original drawing index: "8 girl singers (short tails look)." Handwritten text from drawing: "New costume sketch to come."
Costume Details: Female performer wearing a red jacket over a white dress with a pleated skirt.
Show Name: Jubilee!
Performance Name: Minstrel opening: Minstrel
Site Name: MGM Grand Hotel and Casino

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Photograph of the Union Plaza a month after opening (Las Vegas), 1971

Date

1971-08-03

Archival Collection

Description

View of the newly completed Union Plaza. Transcribed from photo sleeve: "Aerial view of the completed Union Plaza Hotel & Casino. The Las Vegas freeway and Union Pacific Railroad in the background. Aug. 3, 1971." Stamped on original: "Union Pacific Photo Division - Public Relations. 5480 Ferguson Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90022. Aug 3 1971"
Site Name: Union Plaza
Address: 1 South Main Street

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Postcard of the MGM Grand Hotel at night (Las Vegas), 1981-1985

Date

1981 to 1985

Description

MGM Grand at night after the 1981 Expansion. Printed text on back of postcard: "MGM Grand Hotel, Las Vegas. Majestically towering over the glittering Las Vegas 'Strip', the 2900 room entertainment resort complex is regarded as one of the truly outstanding hotels in the world." The MGM Grand Hotel was burned by a fire in 1980, rebuilt in 1981, and sold to Bally's Corporation to become Bally's Las Vegas in 1985.
Site Name: MGM Grand Hotel
Address: 3645 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV

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Postcard of the MGM Grand Hotel at night (Las Vegas), 1973-1980

Date

1973 to 1980

Description

MGM Grand at night before the 1981 expansion. Printed text on back of postcard: "MGM Grand Hotel, Las Vegas. The massive MGM Grand Hotel, a $120 million resort complex, is the entertainment capital of Las Vegas, where it dominates the skyline and activites of the exciting Strip. Included in its facilities are two major showrooms, a lively lounge, Jai Alai fronton, movie theatre, six restaurants and a shoppng arcade." The MGM Grand Hotel was burned by a fire in 1980, rebuilt in 1981, and sold to Bally's Corporation to become Bally's Las Vegas in 1985.
Site Name: MGM Grand Hotel
Address: 3645 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV

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