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Fountainbleau Las Vegas Sits Dormant, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2016-02-06

Description

The dormant Fontainebleau Las Vegas on the Strip. 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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Fountainbleau Las Vegas Sits Dormant, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2016-02-06

Description

The dormant Fontainebleau Las Vegas on the Strip. 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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Photograph of Las Vegas High School Rhythmettes, Las Vegas, circa 1952

Date

1951 to 1953

Description

A group photo of the Las Vegas High School Rhythmettes, a precision dance and drill team, inside of the Las Vegas High School gym in Las Vegas, Nevada. Hand written on the back of the image are partially legible first names of some of the group members, but they are not identified as to who is who.

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The Wheel Las Vegas Rotary Club newsletter, May 14, 1970

Date

1970-05-14

Archival Collection

Description

Newsletter issued by the Las Vegas Rotary Club

Text

Postcard of the Pioneer Club and Las Vegas Club, Las Vegas, circa 1950s

Date

1950 to 1959

Description

A rendering of the Pioneer Club, Las Vegas Club, and other businesses on Fremont Street in Las Vegas. A mushroom cloud from atomic testing at the Nevada Test Site rises in the background. Text on front of postcard: "Atomic detonation shown was 75 miles distant. From the 'Up and Atom' City, Las Vegas, Nevada."

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People gather at the 1 October memorial located at the Welcome to Las Vegas sign, looking north-west in Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2017-10-18

Description

Following the October 1, 2017 killing of 58 people at the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival on the Las Vegas Strip, the Las Vegas community responded in a variety of ways. This series of photographs document the impromptu memorial created at the Welcome to Las Vegas sign.

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People gather at the 1 October memorial located at the Welcome to Las Vegas sign, looking north-northwest in Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2017-10-18

Description

Following the October 1, 2017 killing of 58 people at the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival on the Las Vegas Strip, the Las Vegas community responded in a variety of ways. This series of photographs document the impromptu memorial created at the Welcome to Las Vegas sign.

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People gather at the Welcome to Las Vegas sign, sight of the 1 October memorial, looking north-northwest in Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2017-10-06

Description

Following the October 1, 2017 killing of 58 people at the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival on the Las Vegas Strip, the Las Vegas community responded in a variety of ways. This series of photographs document the impromptu memorial created at the Welcome to Las Vegas sign.

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People gather at the Welcome to Las Vegas sign, sight of the 1 October memorial, looking west-northwest in Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2017-10-06

Description

Following the October 1, 2017 killing of 58 people at the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival on the Las Vegas Strip, the Las Vegas community responded in a variety of ways. This series of photographs document the impromptu memorial created at the Welcome to Las Vegas sign.

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People gather at the Welcome to Las Vegas sign, sight of the 1 October memorial, looking north-west in Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2017-10-06

Description

Following the October 1, 2017 killing of 58 people at the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival on the Las Vegas Strip, the Las Vegas community responded in a variety of ways. This series of photographs document the impromptu memorial created at the Welcome to Las Vegas sign.

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