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Photograph of Francis X. Brownhofer in front of the Gay Nineties Bar at the Last Frontier Village, 1944
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Archival Collection
Description
Francis X. Brownhofer on a horse in front of the Gay Nineties Bar in the Las Frontier Village at the Last Frontier Hotel. Transcribed from original: "Francis X. Brownhofer, purchasing agent and catering manager of Brown Derby, Hollywood. Set up food operations for Last Frontier." Next door is the 21 Club.
Site Name: Frontier
Address: 3120 Las Vegas Boulevard South
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Postcard showing Binion's Horseshoe (Las Vegas), 1980s
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Archival Collection
Description
Color view of the facade of Binion's Horseshoe. Transcribed from original: "Binion's Horseshoe Club. Downtown Las Vegas. The 'Bright Spot,' on the world's brightest 2 blocks, featuring the largest electric sign in the world. Long famed for 'Fast Action' the HORSESHOE HOTEL & CASINO has 100 guest rooms, 24-hour restaurant, 3 cocktail bars, 'round-the-clock' casino, air curtain and FREE inside parking." Publishing info from original: "'Mirro-Krome' by H. S. Crocker Co., Inc., Los Angeles, Calif. Dist by. Douglas Venable. 920 E. Bonanza Rd., Las Vegas, Nev."
Site Name: Horseshoe Club
Address: 128 East Fremont Street
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Postcard showing the entrance of the Dunes Hotel (Las Vegas), mid 1960s
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Archival Collection
Description
Dunes Hotel front entrance and porte-cochère. Transcribed from original: "The Dunes Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada. This beautiful hotel on the Las Vegas Strip has been referred to as the 'Miracle of the Desert,' 'a thousand and one delights.' The hotel's impressive entrance, beautiful gardens and casino are all unsurpassed and the Arabian Room nightly presents the nation's finest floor shows." Publishing info from original: "Western Resort Publications, 1320 N. Broadway, Santa Ana, Calif. Copyright Ferris H. Scott, Santa Ana, Calif."
Site Name: Dunes Hotel
Address: 3650 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV
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Postcard showing the Landmark Hotel (Las Vegas), 1970s
Date
Archival Collection
Description
View of the Landmark Tower; Transcribed from back of postcard: "Landmark. A Hughes Resort Hotel. Las Vegas, Nev. 89109. Above all in Las Vegas, the Landmark Hotel, 31 stories above the Las Vegas 'Strip.' Great entertainment in 2 exciting showrooms - dining in 4 lavish restaurants - dancing in the fabulous skybar - Nevada's longest swimming pool, complete with waterfalls, bridges and an island bar... no wonder the Landmark is called the most unique resort hotel in the world." Publishing info from original: "Ektachrome by Chet Kranz, Las Vegas, Nevada."
Site Name: Landmark Hotel and Casino
Address: 364 Convention Center Drive, Las Vegas, NV
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Photograph of tennis courts at the Frontier (Las Vegas), circa 1968
Date
Archival Collection
Description
One of the six championship tennis courts in the courtyard area of the Frontier. Transcribed from photo sleeve: "Outdoor activities - the Frontier Hotel maintains golf memberships for guests in one of Las Vegas' leading courses, and also has six championship tennis courts, three of them night-lighted, adjacent to the pool and patio area. A completely equipped pro-shop adjoins the courts."
Site Name: Frontier
Address: 3120 Las Vegas Boulevard South
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Photograph of a typical guest room, Frontier Hotel (Las Vegas), circa 1968
Date
Archival Collection
Description
View of a typical guest room in the Frontier Hotel. Transcribed from photo sleeve: "Accommodations - a typical guest room in the Frontier Hotel in Las Vegas features tasteful decor, deep pile carpeting, blackout drapes, bedside controlled radio and television, and individual air conditioning and heat control. The Frontier has 650 guest rooms, and 63 suites."
Site Name: Frontier
Address: 3120 Las Vegas Boulevard South
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Architectural drawing of the Royal Nevada (Las Vegas), plot plan, July 29, 1954
Date
Archival Collection
Description
Architectural plans for the Royal Nevada Hotel from 1954. The Royal Nevada Hotel was eventually incorporated into the Stardust Resort and Casino.
Site Name: Royal Nevada
Address: 3000 Las Vegas Boulevard South
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Architectural drawing of the Royal Nevada Hotel (Las Vegas), telephone layout for the first floor, August 10, 1954
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Archival Collection
Description
Architectural plans for the Royal Nevada Hotel from 1954. The Royal Nevada Hotel was eventually incorporated into the Stardust Resort and Casino.
Site Name: Royal Nevada
Address: 3000 Las Vegas Boulevard South
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Architectural drawing of the Royal Nevada Hotel (Las Vegas), telephone layout for the casino, August 10, 1954
Date
Archival Collection
Description
Architectural plans for the Royal Nevada Hotel from 1954. The Royal Nevada Hotel was eventually incorporated into the Stardust Resort and Casino.
Site Name: Royal Nevada
Address: 3000 Las Vegas Boulevard South
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Architectural drawing of Cafe La Rue at the Sands Hotel (Las Vegas), seating and game equipment layout, July 2, 1952
Date
Archival Collection
Description
Architectural plans for the Cafe La Rue/Sands from 1952. Includes alterations and additions relating to seating layout for lounge and breakfast room and gaming equipment layout in the lobby. Drawn by C.L. (?)
Site Name: Sands Hotel
Address: 3355 Las Vegas Boulevard South
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