El Cortez Hotel in the 1950's. Stamp on back of photo: "Las Vegas News Bureau, Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV, 89019, 5797."
Site Name: El Cortez
Address: 600 East Fremont Street, Las Vegas, NV

The El Cortez Hotel and El Cortez cafe on Fremont Street. Trancribed from original: "Fremont at 6th. Built by Marion Hicks."'
Site Name: El Cortez
Address: 600 East Fremont Street, Las Vegas, NV

Crane placing the last section of the Sahara neon sign, which at the time was the tallest free standing sign in the world. The sign says 'Del Webb's Sahara.'
Site Name: Sahara Hotel and Casino
Address: 2535 Las Vegas Boulevard South

Daytime view of the neon sign for the Aladdin. The lower portion of the sign shows its structural framework. Lola Falana and the Smothers Brothers are featured.
Site Name: Aladdin Hotel
Address: 3667 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV

View of the neon signs on the exterior corner of the Golden Nugget Gambling Hall at Fremont and Second Streets. Signs for the Lucky Strike and Pioneer Club are seen in the background.
Site Name: Golden Nugget Las Vegas
Address: 129 East Fremont Street

Daytime view of the Sands neon sign and front entrance as seen from the parking lot. Frank Sinatra and Joey Bishop headline.
Site Name: Sands Hotel
Address: 3355 Las Vegas Boulevard South

Cross-section of drama theater (later named the Judy Bayley Theatre) at Nevada Southern University, Las Vegas, Nevada (later the University of Nevada, Las Vegas).
Site Name: Nevada Southern University
Address: 4505 S. Maryland Parkway