From the Showboat Atlantic City Photograph Collection (PH-00329).

The unveiling of the first depot location historical marker in celebration of the Diamond Jubilee (75th anniversary) of the City of Las Vegas. From left to right: Ed Kennefick, UPRR president; Frank Scott, owner Union Plaza Hotel; Howard Cannon (in derby), U.S. Senator from Nevada; Mayor Bill Briare.

Restaurant: Alexander's Hotel Location: Jefferson Street, Louisville, Kentucky, United States

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An unidentified woman standing outside of the Nevada State Governor's Mansion in Carson City, Nevada. Site Name: Nevada Governor's Mansion (Carson City, Nevada)

On March 15, 1981, Steven L. Smith interviewed Edward A. Collins (born on March 16th, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois), at the Dunes Hotel and Country Club. Collins relocated to Nevada in 1955. The interview covers gender equality in the field of culinary arts in Las Vegas. Collins describes the changes he saw take place in culinary over the years. He also discusses Bugsy Siegel’s impact and influence on the emergence of big shows in the hotels on the Strip. Among other jobs, Collins worked as a captain in a showroom at the Frontier Hotel. He discusses Las Vegas before and after Howard Hughes and Bob Maheu appeared on the scene.