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Photograph of a woman standing next to a water conservation sign in Jean, Nevada, circa 1920s

Date

1920 (year approximate)

Description

Woman in Western-style clothing standing outdoors in Jean, Nevada next to a sign on a post which reads, "Please don't waste the water, we have to buy it."

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Photograph of Anita and Charles Perri at the Tropicana swimming pool (Las Vegas), April 1957

Date

1957-04

Description

Two children, Anita and Charles Perri, near the swimming pool of the Tropicana in April, 1957. Handwritten text from back of photo: "Tropicana Hotel, Apr. 1957. Anita and Charles Perri."
Site Name: Tropicana Hotel
Address: 3801 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV

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Photograph of the MGM Grand Hotel during its construction (Las Vegas), 1973

Date

1973

Description

The MGM Grand under construction in 1973. After the 1980 fire, the MGM Grand Hotel was rebuilt in 1981 and sold to Bally's Corporation to become Bally's Las Vegas in 1985.
Site Name: MGM Grand Hotel
Address: 3645 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV

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Photograph of a scale model of the Aladdin Hotel's sign (Las Vegas), 1966

Date

1966

Description

Detailed scale model of the sign and marquee for the Aladdin Hotel and Casino.
Site Name: Aladdin Hotel
Address: 3667 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV

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Film transparency of Fremont Street seen from Second Street, Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1947

Date

1945 to 1949

Archival Collection

Description

Looking northwest towards the Union Pacific Railroad station from the intersection of Fremont and Second Streets, Las Vegas, Nevada. The Golden Nugget is on the southwest corner and the Eldorado Club is on the northwest corner. Signs for the Boulder Club, Pioneer Club, Las Vegas Club, Frontier Club and White Spot Cafe are also visible.
Site Name: Fremont Street
Address: Fremont Street, Las Vegas, NV

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