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Telegram from J. Ross Clark to T.E. Gibbon, February 19, 1905

Date

1905-02-19

Archival Collection

Description

Telegram discusses the width of streets and sidewalks in the Las Vegas townsite.

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Cornero, Tony (Anthony Stralla), 1899-1995

Anthony “Tony the Hat” Stralla Cornero (1899-1955) was an American bootlegger and gambling entrepreneur from the 1920s to the 1950s. Famous for being the mind behind the Las Vegas, Nevada Stardust resort and casino, Cornero was also known for his affiliation with organized crime. He ran businesses and gambling ships with questionable legality in Los Angeles, California.

Person

Empire of India and Ceylon Exhibition, menu, July 17, 1896, Quadrant restaurant

Date

1896-07-17

Archival Collection

Description

Restaurant: Quadrant Location: London, England

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