On February 14, 1979, Gregory M. Hall interviewed his coworker, LaMar Foremaster (born May 9th, 1907 in Alamo, Nevada) at his place of business, Anderson Dairy, in Las Vegas, Nevada. This interview covers the changes, growth, and development of Southern Nevada from 1907 to 1979. During the interview LaMar discusses the Old Ranch, Boulder Dam, Hoover Dam, Fremont Street and the Strip. He also talks about his religious ties to the Mormon Church and his political activities in Las Vegas.
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The exterior view of the Juanita Greer White Hall (Life Sciences Building) at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV).
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Bar area of the Golden Nugget Gambling Hall. Printed text on back of postcard: "The million dollar Golden Nugget Gambling Hall, Saloon and Restaurant, Las Vegas, Nevada, 'where fortune smiles,' See the old-style West in our modern world. A place of mahogany bars, crystal chandeliers, with the genuine hospitality and old-time gaity of the Barbary Coast and the Virginia City of fifty years ago. 'Plastichrome' by Colourpicture, Boston 15, Mass., U.S.A"
Site Name: Golden Nugget Las Vegas
Address: 129 East Fremont Street
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Detail of a scale model of the Golden Nugget Gambling Hall as seen from the corner of Fremont and Second Streets.
Site Name: Golden Nugget Las Vegas
Address: 129 East Fremont Street
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