Conceptual drawing of the proposed Holiday Casino, now Harrah's. Transcribed from photo sleeve: "Martin Stern's proposed master plan for the tower expansion of the Las Vegas Holiday Inn, now Harrah's." Site Name: Holiday Casino Address: 3475 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Looking east down Fremont Street from the pool in front of the Union Plaza in the 1970s. Stamp on back of photo: "Las Vegas News Bureau, Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, 25655, Don English, Jim Vorrup, Jerry Abbott, Joe Buck, Gary Angell, Tony King, Milt Palmer, Wolf Wergin, Lee McDonald, Herb Herpolsheimer." Site Name: Union Plaza Address: 1 South Main Street
Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Nevada sign with the Hacienda in the background. Stamp on back of photo: "Las Vegas News Bureau, Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, 25655, Don English, Jim Vorrup, Jerry Abbott, Joe Buck, Gary Angell, Tony King, Milt Palmer, Wolf Wergin, Lee McDonald, Herb Herpolsheimer." Site Name: Las Vegas Strip Address: Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV
Gamblers at a baccarat table in the Sahara Casino. Stamp on back of photo: "Las Vegas News Bureau, Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, 25655, Don English, Jim Vorrup, Jerry Abbott, Joe Buck, Gary Angell, Tony King, Milt Palmer, Wolf Wergin, Lee McDonald, Herb Herpolsheimer." Site Name: Sahara Hotel and Casino Address: 2535 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Interior view of fire damaged MGM Grand. Stamp on back of photo: "R-J Photo by Scott Henry." The MGM Grand Hotel was re-built 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
Two cooks standing ready for diners at the Chuck Wagon Buffet at the El Rancho Vegas. Stamp on back of photo: "Las Vegas News Bureau, Las Vegas-Nevada, Photographers Don English, Joe Buck, Jerry Abbott, 0791." Site Name: El Rancho Vegas Address: 2500 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Photographic postcard showing the Las Vegas Club, Main and Fremont at night. Printed text on back of postcard: "Located in the very heart of downtown Las Vegas, the LAS VEGAS CLUB combines traditional friendliness with superbly comfortable accommodations. Your stay in Las Vegas will be more memorable when you make the LAS VEGAS CLUB your headquarters for fun and relaxation. Main & Fremont, Downtown Casino Center, Las Vegas, Nevada. Kolor View Press, Los Angeles, Ca., 90064, 213-272-8615." Site Name: Las Vegas Club Address: 18 East Fremont Street
Transcribed from original: "Circa 1948. A Shrine band marches down Fremont Street during an early parade." This parade was in support of the 1948 elections, as indicated by the banner in the photo, urging citizens to vote Democratic: Harry S. Truman for President, Alben W. Barkley for Vice-President, and Walter S. Baring, Jr. for Congress. The following buildings and signs can be seen in the photograph: Overland Hotel; Pioneer Club; Club Savoy; Boulder Club; Eldorado; Golden Nugget Saloon. Site Name: Fremont Street Address: Fremont street, Las Vegas, NV
Francis X. Brownhofer on a horse in front of the Gay Nineties Bar in the Las Frontier Village at the Last Frontier Hotel. Transcribed from original: "Francis X. Brownhofer, purchasing agent and catering manager of Brown Derby, Hollywood. Set up food operations for Last Frontier." Next door is the 21 Club. Site Name: Frontier Address: 3120 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Color view of the facade of Binion's Horseshoe. Transcribed from original: "Binion's Horseshoe Club. Downtown Las Vegas. The 'Bright Spot,' on the world's brightest 2 blocks, featuring the largest electric sign in the world. Long famed for 'Fast Action' the HORSESHOE HOTEL & CASINO has 100 guest rooms, 24-hour restaurant, 3 cocktail bars, 'round-the-clock' casino, air curtain and FREE inside parking." Publishing info from original: "'Mirro-Krome' by H. S. Crocker Co., Inc., Los Angeles, Calif. Dist by. Douglas Venable. 920 E. Bonanza Rd., Las Vegas, Nev." Site Name: Horseshoe Club Address: 128 East Fremont Street