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Photograph of the Fremont Theatre marquee advertising, "World by Night" at the Fremont Theatre and "Fanny" at the Guild Theatre in Las Vegas, Nevada, 1961

Date

1961

Archival Collection

Description

The Fremont Theatre marquee advertising "World by Night" showing at the Fremont Theatre and "Fanny" showing at the Guild Theatre in Las Vegas, Nevada 1961. "World by Night" opened in the United States on April 7, 1961. "Fanny" opened in the United States on June 28, 1961. Storefronts for Nettleton Shoe and a jewelry store are also visible. The Fremont Theatre, located at 202 Fremont Street and 3rd Street, was attached to the Fremont Hotel and Casino. It opened in 1947, and was owned by Earle C. Strebe, and operated by George Ingram. The auditorium had a raised stadium section at the rear. It has been closed and demolished. Site Name: Fremont Theatre (Las Vegas, Nev.)

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Transcript of interview with Paul Senzaki, Alan Hess, and Charlie White III by Stefani Evans and Claytee White, September 9, 2016

Date

2016-09-09

Description

Architect Paul Senzaki, and artist-illustrator Charlie White III recall their experiences of working in Las Vegas: Paul on Treasure Island, The Palms, Fremont Street Experience, and World Market Center and Charlie on Treasure Island and its successor, TI; New York New York. Architectural historian Alan Hess, who is an expert on Las Vegas architecture, offers historical context and asks pertinent questions. While this interview touches on several iconic Las Vegas buildings, the conversation mostly details why and how Steve Wynn's Treasure Island involved the labors of artists, illustrators, art directors, and designers of stage and screen as well as the those of architects, contractors, planners, and subcontractors.

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