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Edwards, Elbert B.
Born in 1907 in Panaca, Nevada to pioneer Mormon settlers, Elbert Edwards attended the University of Nevada, Reno before moving to Las Vegas, Nevada to accept a teaching position at the newly opened Las Vegas High School in 1929. Edwards taught seventh-grade social studies and also served as Deputy Superintendent of Public Instruction and later was promoted to Superintendent of the Las Vegas School District. During his 37-year tenure, he also authored numerous publications on Nevada history, especially concerning Mormonism.
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Architectural drawing of Sahara Hotel Convention Center (Las Vegas), plot plan, August 15, 1967
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Archival Collection
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Plot plan for the Sahara Hotel Convention Center from 1967. Includes revisions, key plan, and plot plan notes. Printed on mylar. Berton Charles Severson, architect; Brian Walter Webb; architect; Milton R. Bertrand, delineator.
Site Name: Sahara Hotel and Casino
Address: 2535 Las Vegas Boulevard South
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Architectural drawing of Riviera Hotel tower addition (Las Vegas), longitudinal building sections, December 12, 1973
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Archival Collection
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Longitudinal building sections for additions and alterations to the tower of the Riviera Hotel from 1974. Drawn by FD. Includes revision dates. Printed on mylar. John T. Iwamoto, delineator; Berton Charles Severson, architect; Brian Walter Webb, architect.
Site Name: Riviera Hotel and Casino
Address: 2901 Las Vegas Boulevard South
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Architectural drawing of Riviera Hotel tower addition (Las Vegas), interior penthouse elevations, December 12, 1973
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Archival Collection
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Interior penthouse details and elevations for additions and alterations to the tower of the Riviera Hotel from 1974. Includes revision dates. Printed on mylar. John T. Iwamoto, delineator; Berton Charles Severson, architect; Brian Walter Webb, architect.
Site Name: Riviera Hotel and Casino
Address: 2901 Las Vegas Boulevard South
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Architectural drawing of Riviera Hotel tower addition (Las Vegas), exterior wall elevations, December 12, 1973
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Archival Collection
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Exterior wall elevations for additions and alterations to the tower of the Riviera Hotel from 1974. Drawn by C.M. Includes revision dates. Printed on mylar. John T. Iwamoto, delineator; Berton Charles Severson, architect; Brian Walter Webb, architect.
Site Name: Riviera Hotel and Casino
Address: 2901 Las Vegas Boulevard South
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