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Photograph of "City of Las Vegas" Aerotrain, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1957
Date
1957
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white photograph of the later version of the Aerotrain "City of Las Vegas," later renamed "Las Vegas Holiday Special," shown at the Union Pacific Depot. Site Name: Union Pacific Railroad Passenger Station (Las Vegas, Nev.)
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Photograph of the Hicks family home (Nev.), 1940s
Date
1940 to 1949
Archival Collection
Description
A small boy stands outside, in the front yard of the Hicks family home on South 6th Street during the late 1940s. Street Address: South 6th Street
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Photograph of 49'er Club, Las Vegas (Nev.), circa 1952
Date
1951 to 1953
Archival Collection
Description
Dozens of people lining the street, and sitting on top of buildings, and looking outside of widndows probably to watch the Helldorado Parade. The float passes by outside of the 49'er Club. Site Name: 49'er Club (Las Vegas, Nev.) Street Address: 109 Fremont Street
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Photograph of Billie Milton Grace at the Sahara Hotel, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1952
Date
1952
Archival Collection
Description
Billie Milton Grace in front of the Sahara Hotel. This photo was taken in 1952. Billie Milton Grace is standing in front of statues of camels and statues of people riding the camels. Site Name: Sahara Hotel and Casino (Las Vegas, Nev.) Street Address: 2535 South Las Vegas Boulevard
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Photograph of Santa Anita Turf & Bar, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1952
Date
1952
Archival Collection
Description
Crowds gathered along Fremont Street and sitting on top of buildings outside the Santa Anita Turf & Bar, probably for the Helldorado Parade. Site Name: Santa Anita Turf & Bar (Las Vegas, Nev.) Street Address: 113 East Fremont Street
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Photograph of the Showboat Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1954
Date
1954
Archival Collection
Description
A photograph depicted during the opening ceremony of the Showboat Hotel and Casino. Site Name: Showboat Hotel and Casino (Las Vegas, Nev.) Street Address: 2800 Fremont Street
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Photograph of float in Helldorado Parade, Las Vegas (Nev.), circa 1948
Date
1948 to 1949
Archival Collection
Description
Crowds gather to watch the performers on top of the unidentified float driving down Fremont Street, in celebration of the Helldorado Parade.The float passes in front of The Westerner Gambling Hall in 1948 or 1949. Site Name: Westerner Gambling Hall and Saloon (Las Vegas, Nev.) Street Address: 23 Fremont Street
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Photograph of float in Helldorado Parade, Las Vegas (Nev.), circa 1948
Date
1948 to 1949
Archival Collection
Description
Crowds watch in anticipation and excitement as women pass by and wave on an unidentified float during the Helldorado Parade. This float is in front of the Westerner Gambling Hall on Fremont Street in 1948 or 1949. Site Name: Westerner Gambling Hall and Saloon (Las Vegas, Nev.) Street Address: 23 Fremont Street
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Photograph of Vegas Elk's Helldorado Kangaroo Kourt, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1946
Date
1986-06-08
Archival Collection
Description
A picture of people behind bars as if they were stuck in jail as part of the Vegas Elk's Helldorado Kangaroo Kourt. One man is standing outside of the cell and holding a key ring. The photograph was taken in 1946. Included with photo is a clipping from the Las Vegas Review Journal, June 8, 1986, titled, "Help Us Write History". From left to right the people are: Hugh Farr, unidentified, Billie Milton Grace, Duece Spriggins, and Karl Farr.
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Photograph of the Horseshoe Club float in the Helldorado Parade, Las Vegas (Nev.), circa 1948
Date
1948 to 1949
Archival Collection
Description
People gather to watch the Helldorado Parade on Fremont Street. Performers stand on the Horseshoe Club float driving in front of the Westerner Gambling Hall in 1948 or 1949. Site Name: Westerner Gambling Hall and Saloon (Las Vegas, Nev.) Street Address: 23 Fremont Street
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