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Aerial photograph of Harrah's properties and Harvey's Lake Tahoe (Stateline, Nev.), circa 1960

Date

1960 to 1961

Description

The Harrah's properties and Harvey's tower (under construction) at Stateline, Nevada.
Site Name: Harrah's Tahoe
Address: 15 Highway 50

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Aerial photograph of Harrah's Tahoe under construction (Stateline, Nev.), circa 1958

Date

1957 to 1959

Description

Stateline, Nevada from the air showing Harrah's Tahoe under construction (lower center of photo).
Site Name: Harrah's Tahoe
Address: 15 Highway 50

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Postcard of Virginia Street, Reno (Nev.), 1939

Date

1939

Description

Postcard of the south view of Virginia St. in Reno, Nevada. Featuring the famous Reno Arch, the sign hanging over the street reads: "Reno; The Biggest Little City In The World." There is a typed inscription on the back of the postcard. Street Address: Virginia Street

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Postcard of downtown streets at night, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1934-1952

Date

1934 to 1952

Description

Driving downtown at night, you can see the bright lights of Las Vegas, Nevada. Pictured are many cafes, hotels, clubs and casinos including the Hotel Apache/Cafe/Casino and the Frontier Club.

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Postcard showing the Stardust sign (Las Vegas), 1981

Date

1981

Archival Collection

Description

Postcard showing the Stardust sign in 1981 with the text "Greetings from Las Vegas." Transcribed from original: "Stardust Hotel. 'The Strip.' Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo by Don Ceppi." Handwritten transcription: "Sharon Harding, 6/28/81, 12:04 A.M." Publishing info from original: "Dist. by Las Vegas News Agency, Las Vegas, Nevada. Plastichrome Colourpicture. Boston, Mass. 02130."
Site Name: Stardust Resort and Casino
Address: 3000 Las Vegas Boulevard South

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Postcard of Fremont Street, Las Vegas, circa 1930s-1940s

Date

1935 to 1949

Description

An artist's rendering of Fremont Street looking east. Printed on the back of the postcard: "Las Vegas, a thriving and progressive city in Southern Nevada, is the second in size in the State. It is the 'Gateway to Boulder Dam'-30 miles away, and affords its visitors the freedom and pleasure of frontier pastime and entertainment.'"

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Film transparency showing Fremont Street, Las Vegas, circa 1940s

Date

1946 to 1949

Archival Collection

Description

An image of several hotels and casinos on Fremont Street in downtown Las Vegas, including the Golden Nugget, Frontier Club, Pioneer Club, Boulder Club, and Hotel Apache. Note: A portion of the image (right side, with text) appears to be cut off, but it possibly reads: "Looking West on Fremont Street. Las Vegas, Nevada."

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Photograph of Highway 91 (Las Vegas), circa early 1950s

Date

1948 to 1955

Description

View of Highway 91 showing the Thunderbird Hotel sign, El Rancho Vegas and gas stations. Sticker on back: "Please credit Las Vegas News Bureau, 4405."
Site Name: Las Vegas Strip
Address: Las Vegas; Clark County; Nevada

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Postcard of Fremont Street, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1950s

Date

1950 to 1959

Description

Businesses, hotels and casinos on Fremont Street, Las Vegas, Nevada, looking northwest from the intersection of Fremont and Fifth Streets. Caption: "Greetings from Las Vegas." Woolworth's and the Hotel Fremont are seen, as are signs for the El Portal Theater, The Mint, the Las Vegas Club, the Golden Nugget and Berta Specialty Gifts. "P26497." Street Address: Fremont Street

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Photograph of a quarter horse sale on Fremont Street (Las Vegas), April 17, 1968

Date

1968-04-17

Description

Horse sale on Fremont Street at night, showing the neon of the Mint, Horseshoe, and Hotel Fremont, all of which make up part of Glitter Gulch. Stamped on original: "Allen Photographers, Inc. Post Office Box 4253 Las Vegas, Nevada 89106."
Site Name: Fremont Street
Address: Fremont street, Las Vegas, NV

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