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Howard Heckethorn oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Howard Heckethorn conducted by Richard Eitland on February 15, 1979 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Mr. Heckethorn describes going to school in the early days of Las Vegas, Nevada. He also talks about many notable teachers he had, as well as the development of the Las Vegas area. Heckethorn also discusses his arrival to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1930, and recalls the Old Mormon Fort, El Rancho, The Last Frontier, and the tourism that gambling brought to the city. Heckethorn discusses the 1960s, and the impact Howard Hughes had in the development of hotels and casinos.
Archival Collection
Architectural drawing of the Showboat Hotel and Casino (Atlantic City), window schedule, July 22, 1985
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Archival Collection
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Plans for the construction of the Showboat Hotel Casino in Atlantic City from 1985. Drawn by A.P.
Site Name: Showboat Hotel and Casino (Atlantic City)
Address: 801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ
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Architectural drawing of the Showboat Hotel and Casino (Atlantic City), escalator plans, July 22, 1985
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Archival Collection
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Plans for the construction of the Showboat Hotel Casino in Atlantic City from 1985. Drawn by RK.
Site Name: Showboat Hotel and Casino (Atlantic City)
Address: 801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ
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Harrah's New Orleans Masquerade: project notes and correspondence, 2005 May to 2005 July
Level of Description
Archival Collection
Collection Name: John Levy Lighting Productions, Inc. Records
Box/Folder: Box 26
Archival Component
Architectural drawing of residential home in Boulder City, Nevada, preliminary elevation, September 19, 1962
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Archival Collection
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Preliminary drawing of front exterior elevation of a ranch-style residential home in Boulder City, Nevada.
Architecture Period: Mid-Century ModernistImage
Harrah's New Orleans: showroom conversion outgoing correspondence, 2003 July to 2004 February
Level of Description
Archival Collection
Collection Name: John Levy Lighting Productions, Inc. Records
Box/Folder: Box 26
Archival Component
Harrah's New Orleans Masquerade: technical guide book, 2004 November to 2005 July
Level of Description
Archival Collection
Collection Name: John Levy Lighting Productions, Inc. Records
Box/Folder: Box 25
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Jack E. Howard oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Jack E. Howard conducted by Michael K. Ericksen on February 27, 1977 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Howard discusses living in Overton, Nevada and shares his personal experiences and recollections about Southern Nevada, including recreational activities, education, and early hotels and casinos. Howard’s wife, Helen Howard, is also present during this interview.
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