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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 exterior of the International Hotel under construction (Las Vegas), 1968

Date

1968

Description

The International Hotel under construction with the Sahara visible in the background. The International Hotel was renamed the Las Vegas Hilton in 1971, and again renamed as LVH - Las Vegas Hotel and Casino in 2012.
Site Name: International Hotel
Address: 3000 Paradise Road

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Photograph of an outdoor social event at the Hotel Last Frontier, 1940s

Date

1940 to 1949

Description

Event on the grounds in front of the Hotel Last Frontier. Stamped on original: "Las Vegas News Bureau. 2376. Convention Center. Las Vegas, NV 89109"
Site Name: Frontier
Address: 3120 Las Vegas Boulevard South

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Photograph of the Little Church of the West from the Last Frontier Village being moved (Las Vegas), 1954

Date

1954

Description

The Little Church of the West being moved during renovations to the Last Frontier Village complex in 1954. The Last Frontier became the New Frontier after the renovations were complete.
Site Name: Frontier
Address: Las Vegas; Clark County; Nevada

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Photograph of the El Cortez Hotel (Las Vegas), circa 1950s

Date

1950 to 1959

Description

El Cortez Hotel in the 1950's. Stamp on back of photo: "Las Vegas News Bureau, Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV, 89019, 5797."
Site Name: El Cortez
Address: 600 East Fremont Street, Las Vegas, NV

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Postcard showing the Sahara from The Strip (Las Vegas), June 28, 1981

Date

1981-06-28

Archival Collection

Description

View of the Sahara hotel, casino, sign, and tower in the early 1980s. Handwritten transcription from original: "M DeCella(?). 11.24, 6/28/81."
Site Name: Sahara Hotel and Casino
Address: 2535 Las Vegas Boulevard South

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Photograph of a Showboat Hotel and Casino restaurant (Atlantic City), 1987

Date

1987

Description

Detailed interior of the Showboat Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City showing a ship's replica with wooden sculptures of pirates, monks, knights, and coats of arms.
Site Name: Showboat Hotel and Casino (Atlantic City)
Address: 801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ

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Photograph of the Sahara Hotel and Casino sign assembly (Las Vegas), 1980

Date

1980

Description

Crane placing the last section of the Sahara neon sign, which at the time was the tallest free standing sign in the world. The sign says 'Del Webb's Sahara.'
Site Name: Sahara Hotel and Casino
Address: 2535 Las Vegas Boulevard South

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