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Press kit for the opening of Caesars Palace, 1966

Date

1966

Archival Collection

Description

The stylized press kit by Solters, O'Rourke & Sabinson, Inc., for the opening of Caesars Palace on Las Vegas Boulevard includes detailed information about the architecture and the capacity of resort, hotel and casino. There are photographic prints of the architectural model and renderings of the interior spaces, as well as information about the artwork throughout the resort. Also included is information about the entertainers who will perform.

Mixed Content

Invitation to the gala preview opening of Caesars Palace, August 5, 1966

Date

1966-08

Archival Collection

Description

Stylized invitation for Jay J. Sarno to the opening festivities for Caesars Palace. The invitation is in the form of a papyrus scroll with charred edges rolled on a golden rod.

Physical Object

Photograph of Caesars Palace and Flamingo Hotel marquee, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1966-1969

Date

1966 to 1969

Archival Collection

Description

The Flamingo Hotel and Casino seen from the Caesars Palace parking lot, Las Vegas, Nevada. The marquees of both hotels are seen, and part of the original Caesars Palace building is seen. Site Name: Flamingo Hotel and Casino (Las Vegas, Nev.); Caesars Palace (Las Vegas, Nev.)

Image

Photograph of Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, circa 1967

Date

1966 to 1969

Archival Collection

Description

Exterior of Caesars Palace, showing the entrance fountain, Las Vegas, Nevada. A replica of the Winged Victory of Samothrace sculpture is visible at the end of the fountain. Site Name: Caesars Palace (Las Vegas, Nev.)

Image

Photograph of Caesars Palace convention area, Las Vegas, 1966-1969

Date

1966 to 1969

Archival Collection

Description

Panoramic view of Caesars Palace convention or meeting center during set-up, showing tables, a portable bar, the carpet and ceiling fixtures. A truck, a moving van, an elevated work platform and a helicopter are inside. Site Name: Caesars Palace (Las Vegas, Nev.)

Image

Photograph of Las Vegas Boulevard, south of the Flamingo Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, May 2, 1965

Date

1965-05-02

Archival Collection

Description

Las Vegas Boulevard looking north towards the Caesars Palace construction site, across from the Flamingo Hotel. A Coppertone sun tan lotion billboard is seen in the foreground. Construction on the Sands Hotel circular tower can be seen in the distance. Street Address: Las Vegas Boulevard

Image

Photograph of Caesars Palace construction site, Las Vegas, Nevada, May 9, 1965

Date

1965-05-09

Archival Collection

Description

Digging of the theater basement and elevator pits for Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada. Site Name: Caesars Palace (Las Vegas, Nev.)

Image

Photograph of Caesars Palace construction site, Las Vegas, Nevada, May 9, 1965

Date

1965-05-09

Archival Collection

Description

Digging of elevator pits at Caesars Palace construction site in Las Vegas, Nevada. Site Name: Caesars Palace (Las Vegas, Nev.)

Image