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Hotel Last Frontier, menu

Date

1905-04-26

Description

Note: Cover has illustration of stagecoach in front of the hotel. Inside of menu has illustration of the hotel and property. Back of menu has handwritten message dated Nov. 20, 1943. Menu can be folded into a postcard for mailing; includes information about "scenic attractions convenient to Hotel Last Frontier." Menu insert: Advertisements Restaurant: Hotel Last Frontier Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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Indianapolis Athletic Club, dinner menu, December 31, 1928

Date

1928-12-31

Archival Collection

Description

Note: Theme of the evening is "The Port of Missing Men;" menu sections are titled "The Tavern," "The Dolls' House" and "The Pirates' Den." Includes poem titled "The 'Doll's House' Party" and concert program Menu insert: Humorous features; Music Programs; Poems Restaurant: Indianapolis Athletic Club Location: Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

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Hotel Last Frontier, menu, June 1944

Date

1944-06

Archival Collection

Description

Note: Menu was folded in half and sent through the mail. Handwritten text on menu. Also includes descriptions of "scenic attractions convenient to Hotel Last Frontier." Restaurant: Hotel Last Frontier Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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The Ramona Room, Hotel Last Frontier, menu, February 20, 1951;

Date

1951-02-20

Description

Note: Page 4 lists "world famous scenic attractions conveniently located to the Hotel Last Frontier" Menu insert: Daily specials Restaurant: The Ramona Room Location: Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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Last Frontier Village, menu;

Date

1950 (year approximate) to 1980 (year approximate)

Description

Note: Last Frontier Village was a facsimile of a Western pioneer town built adjacent to the Last Frontier Hotel Menu insert: Daily specials Restaurant: Last Frontier Village Location: Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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The Ramona Room, Hotel Last Frontier, menu;

Date

1950 (year approximate) to 1980 (year approximate)

Description

Note: Page 4 lists "world famous scenic attractions conveniently located to the Hotel Last Frontier" Restaurant: The Ramona Room Location: Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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Silver Slipper Restaurant, menu

Date

1950 (year approximate) to 1980 (year approximate)

Description

Note: Menu lists saloon show times; designed to be mailed Menu insert: Event programs; Advertisements; Daily Specials Restaurant: Silver Slipper Restaurant Location: Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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Photographs of Piero's Italian Cuisine sign, Las Vegas (Nev.), April 4, 2017

Date

2017-04-04
2017-08-20

Description

The Piero's Italian Cuisine sign sits near the Las Vegas Strip at 355 Convention Center Drive. Information about the sign is available in the Southern Nevada Neon Survey Data Sheet.
Site address: 355 Convention Center Dr
Sign owner: Freddie Glusman
Sign details: Opened 1982, and was originally located on Karen Avenue. In 1987 the restaurant was moved to its current location on Convention Center Drive. This location claims to have an old time Vegas Rat Pack vibe. It has become a popular spot for Politicians and Mobsters
Sign condition: 5- Still in very good condition, looks nearly new
Sign form: Pylon and sign on building
Sign-specific description: On the building and the pylon sign the word "Piero's" is in white channeled neon letters in a fancy swirled font. The Pylon sign has a red background, and underneath the main logo states, " Italian Cuisine- Fresh Fish- Piano Bar" in red skeletal neon. On the building there is a red steel sign that states "Italian cuisine- Osso Bucco- Steaks- chops -Fresh Fish - Florida Stone Crab" all in white skeletal neon.
Sign - type of display: Neon
Sign - media: Steel
Sign environment: On Paradise Road and Convention Center drive next to a Las Vegas Marriott.
Sign - thematic influences: This sign showcases the use of both skeletal neon and channeled letters which gives an interesting contrast to their sign.
Sign - artistic significance: The script they use for their main logo sets the tone for the restaurant as being fancy and fine dining.
Survey - research locations: Piero's website http://pieroscuisine.com/ and photos of the property.
Surveyor: Wyatt Currie-Diamond
Survey - date completed: 2017-08-20
Sign keywords: Pylon; Neon; Steel; Building-front design; Backlit

Mixed Content

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Office of Vice President for Academic Affairs Records

Identifier

UA-00023

Abstract

Records are comprised of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs records from 1952 to 2009. The collection contains information about UNLV's academic affairs including information about the development and growth of departments, as well as what type of classes were offered. The collection also includes faculty schedule cards from 1955 to 1978.

Archival Collection

Transcript of interview with Lucille Down by James Hanson, February 21, 1972

Date

1972-02-21

Description

On February 21, 1972, James Hanson interviewed Mrs. Lucille Down (born December 14th, 1911 in Wellington, Kansas) in her home in Las Vegas, Nevada. The interview covers the lives of Union Pacific Railroad workers, and local education at schools such as the Las Vegas Grammar School and Las Vegas High School. Lucille discusses her first job, which was at the Southern Nevada Telephone Company. She also mentions having a swamp cooler attached to her family home. She concludes this interview with recollections on the social, recreational, religious and economic, changes that contributed to the development and growth of Las Vegas, Nevada.

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