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Architectural drawing of Harrah's Tahoe (Stateline, Nev.), casino eye in the sky catwalk plan, December 1, 1971

Date

1971-12-01

Description

Tower second floor and casino eye in the sky catwalk plan for the construction of Harrah's Lake Tahoe. Includes revision dates and key plan. Printed on mylar. Berton Charles Severson, architect; Brian Walter Webb, architect.
Site Name: Harrah's Tahoe
Address: 15 Highway 50

Latest Drawing Revision: 1972-11-13

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Architectural drawing of Harrah's Tahoe (Stateline, Nev.), phase II, tower, 2nd floor plan, phase II, March 28, 1973

Date

1973-03-28

Description

Architectural plans for the expansion of the tower of Harrah's Tahoe. Original material: mylar. Scale: 1/8 inch = 1 foot. Includes key plan. Drawn by: T.P.A. Job captain: W.P. Checked by: M.T. Berton Charles Severson, architect; Brian Walter Webb, architect.
Site Name: Harrah's Tahoe
Address: 15 Highway 50

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Telegram from J. Ross Clark to T.E. Gibbon, February 19, 1905

Date

1905-02-19

Archival Collection

Description

Telegram discusses the width of streets and sidewalks in the Las Vegas townsite.

Text

Cornero, Tony (Anthony Stralla), 1899-1995

Anthony “Tony the Hat” Stralla Cornero (1899-1955) was an American bootlegger and gambling entrepreneur from the 1920s to the 1950s. Famous for being the mind behind the Las Vegas, Nevada Stardust resort and casino, Cornero was also known for his affiliation with organized crime. He ran businesses and gambling ships with questionable legality in Los Angeles, California.

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