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Photograph of various entertainers dining together, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1950s

Date

1950 to 1959

Description

Media commentator Walter Winchell, comedian Bob Hope, and entertainer Joe E. Lewis gathered around dinner table with El Rancho Vegas owner Beldon Katleman. Site Name: El Rancho Hotel (Las Vegas, Nev.)

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Photograph of the Buckeye Booster (Columbus, Ohio) at the Sands Hotel, Las Vegas, October 17, 1963

Date

1963-10-17

Description

A group of individuals from the Buckeye Boosters (Columbus, Ohio) at a dinner and show in the Copa Room at the Sands Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. Site Name: Sands Hotel and Casino; Copa Room at the Sands Hotel (Las Vegas, Nev.)

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Photograph of Sal Sagev Cafe patrons, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1945-1955

Date

1945 to 1955

Description

Patrons eating and drinking inside the Sal Sagev Cafe at 1 Fremont St., Las Vegas, Nevada. Some of the men wear fez hats, characteristic of the Shriners organization. Site Name: Sal Sagev Hotel (Las Vegas, Nev.)

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Photograph of concrete pouring and spreading at Hoover Dam, June 6, 1933

Date

1933-06-06

Description

There are two pictures together: the first one is titled, "Pouring the first concrete in Boulder Dam June 1933" and the second image is titled, "Spreading the first concrete in Boulder Dam June 6, 1933." Site Name: Hoover Dam (dam)

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The Nevada Club in Laughlin, Nevada: postcard

Date

1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)

Description

From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- The Nevada Club in Laughlin, Nevada. Across the Colorado River from Bullhead City, Arizona is the site of many casinos which provide free ferry boat rides.

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Photographs of Frontier Strike: Jesse Jackson, Culinary Union, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1991 April 21 (folder 1 of 1)

Date

1991-04-21

Description

The Frontier Hotel and Casino marquee reads "WELCOME SERVICE EMPLOYEES, INTERNATIONAL UNION, AND JESSE JACKSON" as supporters of the Frontier Strike and Las Vegas (Nev.) Metropolitan Police officers gather in front of the building.Arrangement note: Series I. Demonstrations, Subseries I.A. Frontier Strike Site name: Frontier Hotel and Casino

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Postcard of the Chuck Wagon Buffet at the Flamingo Hotel, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1950s

Date

1950 to 1959

Description

Postcard showing chefs behind buffet tables as people are served at the Chuck Wagon buffet at the Flamingo Hotel, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Caption on back: "A fantastic 'Chuck Wagon' midnight buffet. Color courtesy: The Flamingo Hotel." "P29129." Site Name: Flamingo Hotel and Casino (Las Vegas, Nev.) Street Address: 3555 South Las Vegas Boulevard

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Architectural drawing of Thunderbird Hotel (Las Vegas), 214 room addition, typical apartment unit plan, October 23, 1962

Date

1962-10-23

Description

Architectural plans for the addition of the Aztec Building to the Thunderbird Hotel. Includes kitchen cabinet details for a typical apartment.
Site Name: Thunderbird Hotel
Address: 2755 Las Vegas Boulevard South

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Architectural drawing of Circus Circus (Las Vegas), main floor pit area, circa December 1967

Date

1967 to 1968

Description

Small project overview sheets for the Circus Circus from 1967; Parchment architectural plans
Site Name: Circus Circus Las Vegas
Address: 2880 Las Vegas Boulevard South

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Architectural drawing of Circus Circus (Las Vegas), reflected ceiling plans, August 15, 1968

Date

1968-08-15

Description

Reflected ceiling plans for the construction of the Circus Circus casino from 1968. Printed on parchment.
Site Name: Circus Circus Las Vegas
Address: 2880 Las Vegas Boulevard South

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