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Stalled Fountainbleau Project from the Air, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2016-03-23

Archival Collection

UNLV University Libraries Photographs of the Development of the Las Vegas Valley, Nevada

Description

The dormant Fontainebleau Las Vegas on the Strip as seen from the air. The Fontainebleau was announced as the Las Vegas version of a classic Miami Beach hotel. Construction started in 2007, and stopped in 2009. In November of that year, financier Carl Ichan purchased the unfinished Fontainebleau out of bankruptcy. The following year, he sold off the fittings and furnishings purchased for the hotel. In late 2015, the Fontainebleau was listed as being for sale.

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Qiong Liu interview, June 8, 2016: transcript

Date

2016-06-08

Archival Collection

Qiong X. Liu oral history interview

Description

Interviewed by Claytee White. Dr. Liu is the City Manager for the City of North Las Vegas. Discusses housing, diversifying the economy, Apex, Faraday and negotiations to secure that business for North LV.

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Joseph C. Mattingly interview, February 23, 1979: transcript

Date

1979-02-23

Archival Collection

Joseph C. Mattingly oral history interview

Description

On February 23, 1979, collector Sean Powers interviewed Joseph C. Mattingly (born April 21st, 1912 in Texas) at his home in Las Vegas, Nevada. In this interview, Mr. Mattingly discusses working construction on many buildings in the Las Vegas and Henderson areas in Nevada. He also talks about being a member of a motorcycle club and about air conditioning in the early days.

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