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Slide of the Wells Hotel, Wells, Nevada, 1986

Date

1986

Description

An image of the rooftop sign for the Wells Hotel in Wells, Nevada. The white neon sign reads: "Wells Hotel Cafe, Bar + Casino." Another advertisement on the front of the building reads: "Country Mouse; Gifts, Candy, Florals." Site Name: Wells Hotel (Wells, Nev.)

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Slide of the Reno Arch, Reno, Nevada, circa 1980s

Date

1980 to 1989

Description

A color image of the Reno Arch. The sign hanging over the street reads: "Reno; The Biggest Little City In The World!" Automobiles with their headlights on crowd the street while neon signs advertising other businesses are visible in the background. Site Name: Reno Arch (Reno, Nev.)

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Slide of the Golden City Motel, Nevada, 1986

Date

1986

Description

Sign advertising the Golden City Motel located on the sign of the Boulder Highway in Nevada. Transcribed onto the sign: "Golden City Motel; Reservations, Kitchenetts, Pool, Color TV, Weekly Spec. Rate." Site Name: Golden City Motel (Las Vegas, Nev.)

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Photograph of the First State Bank of Las Vegas (Nev.), 1905

Date

1905

Description

First State Bank, located on the northeast corner of First and Fremont Streets, was the first two-story structure in Clark's Las Vegas Townsite. Rooms upstairs were occupied by the Masonic Lodge.
Site Name: First State Bank (Las Vegas, Nev.)

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Stones used as barriers in Ascaya, Henderson, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2017-06-13

Description

Stones placed as barriers along Epic View Court in Ascaya, a luxury home development carved into the McCullough Mountain range in Henderson, Nevada. The project's infrastructure was built completely with materials mined on site and all major improvements were installed prior to beginning sales.

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Photograph of Jerry Lewis and several Copa Girls, Las Vegas, circa 1958

Date

1957 to 1959

Archival Collection

Description

Jerry Lewis at rehearsal with several Copa Girls at the Sands Hotel, circa 1958. From left to right, Joan Ryba (of the Ryba Twins), Angela, Jerry Lewis, Bonnie Pavia, Joyce White, Jane Patton.
Site Name: Sands Hotel and Casino

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Photograph of the Copa Girls during rehearsal, Las Vegas, circa 1950s

Date

1950 to 1959

Description

Four of the Copa Girls, wearing brown satin miniskirt costumes, onstage during rehearsal at the Sands Hotel. Crew members are also onstage and watch from the tables in front.
Show Name: Where's Ace?
Site Name: Sands Hotel and Casino

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Photograph of the Copa Girls onstage in long white dresses and feathered hats, Las Vegas, circa 1950s

Date

1950 to 1959

Description

Two Copa Girls wearing long formal dresses with full long skirts and matching hats trimmed with feathers. One costume has off-the-shoulder long sleeves, the other is sleeveless with long white gloves.
Site Name: Sands Hotel and Casino

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Photograph of the Copa Girls performing in toreador costumes, Las Vegas, circa 1950s

Date

1950 to 1959

Description

Several Copa Girls perform onstage at the Sands Hotel wearing teal toreador costumes with matching tights, capes and hats. A bullring backdrop is behind them. Audience members are seen in the foreground at their tables watching the show.
Site Name: Sands Hotel and Casino

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Photograph of Jack Entratter and Frank Sinatra during rehearsal with the Copa Girls, Las Vegas, 1954

Date

1954

Archival Collection

Description

Costume Details: Jack Entratter onstage during rehearsals with the Copa Girls at the Sands Hotel. Frank Sinatra is seen at the left in a dark, short-sleeved shirt at the left of the photo.
Show Name: Ziegfeld Follies
Site Name: Sands Hotel and Casino

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