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Architectural drawing of fire circle and refuse enclosure, Zion National Park, Utah, June 28, 1925

Date

1925-06-28

Archival Collection

Description

Plan, elevations and sections of fire pit and refuse enclosure buidling at Zion National Park, Utah. "Dr. by D.A.E. Sheet No. 9. Job. No. 258. Date 6/28/25. Recommended for Approval Dan R. Hull, Chief Landscape Engineer, N.P.S." Additional title: Fire circle & refuse enclosure.
Site Name: Zion National Park (Utah)

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Architectural drawing of the Holiday Inn and Casino (Las Vegas), master plan, west to east section, October 27, 1987

Date

1987-10-27

Description

Proposed master plan cross section of the Holiday Inn and Holiday Casino in Las Vegas. Original medium: pencil and ink on tracing paper. The property became Harrah's Las Vegas in 1992.
Site Name: Holiday Casino
Address: 3475 Las Vegas Boulevard South

Latest Drawing Revision: 1987-10-31

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Architectural drawing of the Holiday Inn and Casino (Las Vegas), master plan, west to east section (Las Vegas), November 1, 1987

Date

1987-11-01

Description

Proposed master plan cross section of the Holiday Inn and Holiday Casino in Las Vegas. Original medium: pencil and ink on tracing paper. The property became Harrah's Las Vegas in 1992.
Site Name: Holiday Casino
Address: 3475 Las Vegas Boulevard South

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Architectural drawing of the Flamingo Hilton tower addition (Las Vegas), building sections including storage and basement parking, July 27, 1976

Date

1976-07-27

Description

Architectural plans for the addition of a tower to the Flamingo in 1976. Reduced sheet. Original material: parchment. Socoloske, Zelner and Associates, structural engineers; Harold L. Epstein and Associates, structural engineers; Bennett/Tepper, mechanical engineers; J. L. Cusick and Associates, electrical engineers.
Site Name: Flamingo Hotel and Casino
Address: 3555 Las Vegas Boulevard South

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Architectural drawing of the Flamingo Hilton tower addition (Las Vegas), detailed building sections, July 27, 1976

Date

1976-07-27

Description

Architectural plans for the addition of a tower to the Flamingo in 1976. Reduced sheet. Original material: parchment. Socoloske, Zelner and Associates, structural engineers; Harold L. Epstein and Associates, structural engineers; Bennett/Tepper, mechanical engineers; J. L. Cusick and Associates, electrical engineers.
Site Name: Flamingo Hotel and Casino
Address: 3555 Las Vegas Boulevard South

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Architectural drawing of the Flamingo Hilton tower addition (Las Vegas), transverse building sections, July 27, 1976

Date

1976-07-27

Description

Architectural plans for the addition of a tower to the Flamingo in 1976. Reduced sheet. Original material: parchment. Socoloske, Zelner and Associates, structural engineers; Harold L. Epstein and Associates, structural engineers; Bennett/Tepper, mechanical engineers; J. L. Cusick and Associates, electrical engineers.
Site Name: Flamingo Hotel and Casino
Address: 3555 Las Vegas Boulevard South

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Rose Miztri and Rachel Parker oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02628

Abstract

Oral history interview with Rose Miztri and Rachel Parker conducted by Claytee D. White on March 07, 2016 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. In this interview, Miztri discusses growing up in La Puente, California and moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1978. She describes her experiences in the United States Army and talks about being involved in a motorcycle accident. Parker talks about her upbringing and describes her experience being transgender while attending high school in Chicago, Illinois. Parker then recalls her first impressions of Las Vegas, Nevada in 1990 and why she was unable to get a job because of her sexuality. Later, Miztri and Parker discuss assisting transgender youth with housing, employment, and becoming comfortable in a society where tolerance and understanding of different sexual identities are constantly evolving. Lastly, both explain their involvement with Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG), an international educational organization aimed to bring awareness on sexual identities.

Archival Collection

Brenda and Johnny Williams oral history interviews

Identifier

OH-02655

Abstract

Oral history interviews with Brenda Manlove Williams and Johnny Williams conducted by Claytee D. White on April 18, 2016 and May 03, 2016 for the African Americans in Las Vegas: a Collaborative Oral History Project. In the first interview, Brenda discusses her early life in Nashville, Tennessee and attending Fisk University. She talks about being a member of The Fisk Jubilee Singers and later transferring to Tennessee State University. Brenda recalls moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1972, her employment at Caesars Palace as a cocktail waitress, and the nightlife entertainment at the time. Lastly, Brenda discusses the social and political divides in the African American community of Las Vegas. In the second interview, Johnny describes being one of the first African American card dealers and pit bosses. He talks about his employment at Caesars Palace and changes in the gaming industry. Lastly, Brenda discusses her employment with Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC).

Archival Collection

Nathaniel Barlow oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00100

Abstract

Oral history interview with Nathaniel Barlow conducted by Claytee D. White on May 14, 2013 for the African Americans in Las Vegas: A Collaborative Oral History Project. Barlow begins the interview by sharing his experiences growing up in rural Louisiana and shares how he ended up moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1962 as a teenage boy. Barlow shares his views and experiences of Las Vegas at that time, sharing the ways the town has changed and talks about the economic opportunities that were available to him when he moved to Las Vegas. He shares his views on the history of the unions and union leaders in Las Vegas during the times he was a member of the Teamsters Local 881 and later the Culinary Workers Union Local 226. Barlow also talks about the Selective Service Draft for the Vietnam War and his experiences with that. He recalls the history of Las Vegas' historic Westside and shares his roles in the area's history.

Archival Collection