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An exterior view of the Riviera Hotel and marquee: photographic film
Date
1960 (year approximate) to 1986 (year approximate)
Archival Collection
Description
An exterior view of the Riviera Hotel and marquee. The marquee is advertising "Edie Adams" "Rowan and Martin" "Starlite Lounge" "Lionel Hampton" "The Cousins" and the "Sawyer Sisters". The Riviera (colloquially, "the Riv") opened on April 20, 1955 as the first high-rise at 9 stories, and the ninth resort on the Las Vegas Strip. Liberace cut the opening ribbon, and became the first resident performer. The Riviera also broke new ground in its design: previously, Strip resorts resembled roadside motor courts. The Riviera underwent an expansion from 1988 to 1990 this included the 24 story Monaco Tower designed by Martin Stern Jr. and two parking garages. In February 2015, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority acquired the Riviera hotel and its associated land for $182.5 million. The property was leased back to its existing operators, Paragon Gaming, who officially closed the establishment on Monday, May 4, 2015. Due to its size, the Riviera was demolished through two separate implosions conducted in June and August 2016. The first implosion took place at 2:35 a.m. (Pacific Time) on June 14, 2016, taking down the 24-story Monaco tower. A firework display and countdown led up to the implosion. On August 16, 2016 at 2:30 a.m., the Monte Carlo tower along with the 12 story tower constructed in 1966 were imploded. The property was located at 2901 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV 89109.
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Riviera Hotel, 1967 October 01
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
Frank Mitrani Photographs
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00332
Collection Name: Frank Mitrani Photographs
Box/Folder: Box 37
Collection Name: Frank Mitrani Photographs
Box/Folder: Box 37
Archival Component
Riviera Hotel marquee at night, 1986
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
Neon in Nevada Photograph Collection
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Collection Number: PH-00225
Collection Name: Neon in Nevada Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Binder PB-005
Collection Name: Neon in Nevada Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Binder PB-005
Archival Component
Riviera marquee, approximately 1980-1989
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
Neon in Nevada Photograph Collection
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00225
Collection Name: Neon in Nevada Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Binder PB-005
Collection Name: Neon in Nevada Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Binder PB-005
Archival Component
Riviera Hotel and Casino, Chinese Cuisine, dinner menu
Date
1950 (year approximate) to 1980 (year approximate)
Archival Collection
Description
Restaurant: Riviera Hotel and Casino Location: 2901 Las Vegas Blvd South, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Text
Pittman/Brewington family at Riviera Hotel: photographic print
Date
1964-01-24
Description
Riviera Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada: Mabel Bishop, Frances Brewington, Vail Pittman, Ann Brewington, Ida B. Pittman, and Mabel Bates
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Photograph of men outside of the Riviera, Las Vegas, circa 1940s to 1950s
Date
1940 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
James Cashman Jr. and Sr. and other unidentified men outside of the Riviera. Handwritten description on back of the photo indicates James Cashman, Sr. is second from the left.
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Cafe Noir, dinner menu
Date
1950 (year approximate) to 1980 (year approximate)
Archival Collection
Description
Note: Text inside menu advertises the Riviera's other restaurants and lounges, and the names of entertainers who have appeared at the Riviera's Versailles Theatre Menu insert: Daily Specials Restaurant: Cafe Noir (Las Vegas, Nev.) Location: 2901 Las Vegas Blvd South, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Text
The marquee at the Riviera Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada: postcard
Date
1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)
Archival Collection
Description
From Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367). The marquee at the Riviera Hotel is advertising Dean Martin, Shecky Greene, Herbie Dell, and Bobbi Martin.
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Slide of a neon Riviera marquee, Las Vegas, circa 1980s
Date
1980 to 1989
Archival Collection
Description
A color image of a neon sign for The Riviera Hotel.
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