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Photograph of Western Airlines plaque, Las Vegas, Nevada, September 23, 1980
Date
1980-09-23
Archival Collection
Description
The Western Airlines plaque unveiled at the corner of Sahara and Paradise Road, the site of first airport in Las Vegas. Western Airlines was originally called Western Air Express Corporation.
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Irwin, Stan
Stan Irwin was born March 28, 1920 in New York City, New York. His life story spans many decades and includes attending New York University, doing stand-up comedy, being a pilot during World War II, working at Club Bingo in Las Vegas, Nevada, and building up the entertainment at the Sahara Hotel and Casino. Irwin was an entertainment manager active in Las Vegas from 1946 until the late 1970s. For many years, he served as the vice president and executive producer of entertainment for the Sahara.
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Access road for the Griffis Summerlin South, looking north, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph
Date
2017-10-10
Archival Collection
Description
The La Quinta Inn hotel sits off an access road to the Griffis Summerlin South multi-family development near West Sahara Avenue east of Grand Canyon Drive.
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Access road for the Griffis Summerlin South, looking north, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph
Date
2017-10-10
Archival Collection
Description
The La Quinta Inn hotel sits off an access road to the Griffis Summerlin South multi-family development near West Sahara Avenue east of Grand Canyon Drive.
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A small neighborhood park built as a sales tool for the subdivision, looking southeast, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph
Date
2017-09-28
Archival Collection
Description
A small grass park area was built into the single family home sub division at the corner of Rancho Del Vista Street and Las Nubes Drive off East Sahara Avenue.
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