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Susan Fine oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00576

Abstract

Oral history interview with Susan Fine conducted by Cecillia Boland on February 18, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Fine discusses her family background and moving to Boulder City, Nevada, and then later moving to Las Vegas, Nevada. She also discusses the educational system, church involvement, mercury test site, Howard Hughes’ impact to Las Vegas, Nevada, and Boulder (Hoover) Dam.

Archival Collection

Alice Lake-Rockwell and Earl Rockwell Photographs

Identifier

PH-00040

Abstract

The Alice Lake-Rockwell and Earl Rockwell Photographs depict the Las Vegas, Nevada area from approximately 1880 to 1962. The photographs primarily depict the Lake-Rockwell Family in Las Vegas, including Earl Rockwell with a local baseball team, the Las Vegas Volunteer Fire Department, and the Las Vegas Police. Other photographs include the Hoover (Boulder) Dam construction site and views of the completed dam. The photographs also portray family members from the Rockwell Family.

Archival Collection

Film transparency showing construction workers at Hoover Dam, circa 1930s

Date

1931 to 1935

Archival Collection

Description

An image of four workers standing on a craned platform at the Hoover Dam construction site. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.

Image

Film transparency of Hoover Dam construction, circa 1930s

Date

1931 to 1935

Archival Collection

Description

An image of a Hoover Dam construction site, possibly at Basic Magnesium, Inc. in Henderson. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.

Image

Architectural drawing of the New Frontier Hotel and Casino (Las Vegas), reconstruction and additions plot plan, October 12, 1960

Date

1960-10-12

Description

Plan for reconstruction and additions for the New Frontier in 1960.
Site Name: Frontier
Address: 3120 Las Vegas Boulevard South

Image

Architectural drawing of the New Frontier Hotel and Casino (Las Vegas), reconstruction and additions plan, December 9, 1960

Date

1960-12-09

Description

Plan for reconstruction and additions for the New Frontier in 1960.
Site Name: Frontier
Address: 3120 Las Vegas Boulevard South

Image

Photographic slide of Ruth DeEtte Simpson and M.R. Harrington at Tule Springs, Nevada, May 1955

Date

1955-05

Description

Written on the slide: "Ruth Simpson and M. R. Harrington (right). Tule Springs, Nevada. May, 1955. Across from CL-245 site."

Image

Proposed exhibition center: addendums 1 and 2: architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing drawings, 1983 June 1

Level of Description

File

Scope and Contents

This set contains architectural drawings for MGM Grand Hotels (client) and includes drawings by Cohen and Kanwar Inc. (engineer) and Hellman and Lober (engineer).

This set includes: index sheet, site plans, floor plans, exit plans, reflected ceiling plans, exterior elevations, building sections, finish schedules, door schedules, interior elevations, lighting fixture schedules, electrical schematics, lighting plans, power plans, mechanical schedules, mechanical plans, foundation plans, demolition plans, and framing plans.

Archival Collection

Martin Stern Architectural Records
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00382
Collection Name: Martin Stern Architectural Records
Box/Folder: Roll 118

Archival Component

Smoke Ranch: Phase I, 1988 May 24; 1989 April 06

Level of Description

File

Scope and Contents

This set includes: index sheet, landscape plans, site plans, floor plans, exterior elevations, foundation plans, framing plans, roof plans, building sections, finish/door/window schedules, general specifications, construction details, interior elevations, plumbing plans, plumbing schematics, electrical plans, lighting plans, fixture schedules, HVAC plans, water and sewer plans, utility plans and grading plans.

This set includes drawings for the Mueller Group (client) by Bronken Engineering Chartered (engineer).

Archival Collection

Gary Guy Wilson Architectural Drawings
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00439
Collection Name: Gary Guy Wilson Architectural Drawings
Box/Folder: Roll 492

Archival Component

Casablanca Hotel and Casino, 1981 April 30; 1982 September 19

Level of Description

File

Scope and Contents

This set includes: site plans, master plans, floor plans, roof plan, exterior elevations, building sections, interior elevations, electrical plans, rendered floor plans, preliminary sketches, topographic maps, water and sewer plans, grading plans, index sheet and exterior perspectives.

This set includes drawings by Laventhol and Horwath (consultant), Sea Engineers/Planners (engineer).

This set includes drawings related to the Edgewater Hotel.

Archival Collection

Gary Guy Wilson Architectural Drawings
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00439
Collection Name: Gary Guy Wilson Architectural Drawings
Box/Folder: Roll 063

Archival Component