Oral history interview with Al Lermusiaux conducted by Shirley Dianne Long on March 09, 1978 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Lermusiaux begins by talking about his move to Las Vegas, his family and what brought him to the city. He shares many anecdotes about the construction of different iconic buildings in Las Vegas, the inner workings of the business, payments to employees and the changes in technology. Lermusiaux, in particular, talks of the telephone system in the fifties and the changes in structures and their regulations. During his interview, Lermusiaux lays out an image of old Las Vegas and Henderson, giving detailed descriptions of the layout of the city, the projects he worked on and the effects of the weather on building structures in Las Vegas.
From the Clark County Economic Opportunity Board Records -- Series II: Projects. This folder contains reports on Operation Independence, a work program draft on Operation Independence, report of medical advisory committee, an adult education survey, and a memorandum to operation independence.
The Imperial Palace sign in Las Vegas, Nevada. The sign promotes the then "voted as show of the year - Legends." Automobiles are parked underneath the sign.