From the Nye County, Nevada Photograph Collection (PH-00221) -- Series II. Ash Meadows, Nevada -- Subseries II.D. Miscellaneous. Margarito “Shorty” Diaz at his home, Ash Meadows, Nye County, Nevada, in his later years, circa 1980.
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The Landmark Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada under construction. The Caroll Construction Company sign is visible. A strip mall is at the base of hotel with the Landmark Beauty Salon, Landmark Liquors, and Dial & Dine Landmarkett. Construction of the hotel took eight years, stalled by lack of funding.
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Fireworks erupt on the top of the Stardust Resort tower to classical music for New Years Eve 2001. The camera pans around the building as the fireworks continue to erupt. Perhaps produced by Chet Simmons, per physical media item. Original media Betacam SP, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Part of an interview with Robert D. "Bob" Fisher on January 08, 2015. In this clip, Fisher discusses his time in Las Vegas and his involvement with Temple Beth Sholom.
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