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Cosmopolitan Hotel and Casino Las Vegas, Nevada Records
Identifier
MS-00689
Abstract
The Cosmopolitan Hotel and Casino Las Vegas, Nevada Records provide materials relating to the hotel's grand opening on December 15, 2010. Included are newspaper clippings, a poster pamphlet, gaming and rewards program information, and photographs of the hotel rooms. Also included is information about the art program, the shops, bars, nightclubs, and convention facilities.
Archival Collection
Photograph of Lions Club, Las Vegas, 1940
Date
1940
Archival Collection
Description
A black and white image of Lions Club members in Las Vegas. The sign placed among the men read: "Lions Club; Lions International; Las Vegas, Nevada." This photo was taken from a time capsule in the cornerstone of the Union Pacific Railroad station located in Las Vegas. The time capsule was placed there in 1940 and was later retrieved when the building was demolished around 1970.
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Miss Las Vegas Gay Pride 201 and unidentified individual at the "Welcome to Las Vegas" sign with rainbow-colored lights in celebration of Las Vegas Gay Pride Week: digital image
Date
2013-08-30
Archival Collection
Description
From the Dennis McBride Photograph Collection (PH-00263) -- LGBTQ+ events and organizations in Las Vegas, Nevada -- Digital images file. Notes from the donor, Dennis McBride: In recognition of Gay Pride Week the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority changed the bulbs outlining the Welcome to Las Vegas sign from yellow to rainbow-colored. For a detailed description of this event, see Dennis McBride journal entry for September 8, 2013. Individuals identified by the donor, Dennis McBride: Miss Las Vegas Gay Pride 2013 [see Vegas Seven magazine, November 21, 2013, pp. 16-21]; unidentified show boy
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Photograph of downtown Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1966
Date
1965 to 1967
Archival Collection
Description
An aerial view of downtown Las Vegas, Nevada, looking north. The northwest end of Fremont Street is at the center left side of the photograph. Fourth Street is seen near the right side of the photo. The Mint Hotel, Binion's Horseshoe Club, and the Golden Nugget on Fremont Street and the Clark County Courthouse on Second Street can be seen.
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Photograph of Harold Stocker, Las Vegas, 1966
Date
1966
Archival Collection
Description
Photograph of Harold Stocker sitting in an unidentified home probably in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Slide of Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, 1986
Date
1986
Archival Collection
Description
The night view of the fountains and statues from Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Slide of the moonrise over Las Vegas, 1986
Date
1986
Archival Collection
Description
A color image of the moonrise over Las Vegas. The former Landmark Hotel is visible.
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Photograph of planes in an airfield, Las Vegas, 1929
Date
1929
Archival Collection
Description
A picture of Army Air Corps fighters lined up at an airfield in Las Vegas.
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Slide of a performer, Las Vegas, circa 1950s
Date
1950 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
A picture of a female night club performer, possibly Yma Sumac, in Las Vegas.
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Slide of the Helldorado Parade, Las Vegas, 1951
Date
1951
Archival Collection
Description
A picture of the Boulder Club May Day float at the Helldorado Parade in Las Vegas.
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