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Architectural drawing of the Flamingo Hilton tower addition (Las Vegas), partial plot plans, phase one, November 4, 1975

Date

1975-11-04

Description

Architectural plans for the addition of a tower to the Flamingo in 1976. Printed on parchment. Socoloske, Zelner and Associates, structural engineers; Harold L. Epstein and Associates, structural engineers; Bennett/Tepper, mechanical engineers; J. L. Cusick and Associates, electrical engineers.
Site Name: Flamingo Hotel and Casino
Address: 3555 Las Vegas Boulevard South

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Architectural drawing of the Flamingo Hilton tower addition (Las Vegas), future development plot plan, November 4, 1975

Date

1975-11-04

Description

Architectural plans for the addition of a tower to the Flamingo in 1976. Printed on parchment. Socoloske, Zelner and Associates, structural engineers; Harold L. Epstein and Associates, structural engineers; Bennett/Tepper, mechanical engineers; J. L. Cusick and Associates, electrical engineers.
Site Name: Flamingo Hotel and Casino
Address: 3555 Las Vegas Boulevard South

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Photograph of Ivanpah Solar's grand opening ceremonies, February 13, 2014

Date

2014-02-13

Description

During Ivanpah Solar's grand opening ceremonies, the project's partners' logos were created with the heliostats to be read from the observation level of Unit 1 power tower. They then recreated the logos so that they would read correctly from the air. These photos were the only aerial images taken over the project site on 13 February 2014.

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Photograph of Ivanpah Solar's grand opening ceremonies, February 13, 2014

Date

2014-02-13

Description

During Ivanpah Solar's grand opening ceremonies, the project's partners' logos were created with the heliostats to be read from the observation level of Unit 1 power tower. They then recreated the logos so that they would read correctly from the air. These photos were the only aerial images taken over the project site on 13 February 2014.

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Photograph of Ivanpah Solar's grand opening ceremonies, February 13, 2014

Date

2014-02-13

Description

During Ivanpah Solar's grand opening ceremonies, the project's partners' logos were created with the heliostats to be read from the observation level of Unit 1 power tower. They then recreated the logos so that they would read correctly from the air. These photos were the only aerial images taken over the project site on 13 February 2014.

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Postcard of the Thunderbird Hotel, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1950s

Date

1950 to 1959

Description

Illustration of the Thunderbird Hotel porte cochere, neon sign and automobiles parked in front. "SK3255." Site Name: Thunderbird Hotel (Las Vegas, Nev.) Street Address: 2755 South Las Vegas Boulevard

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Report by the Freeman Company publicist to Charles Block (Globe Photos), Las Vegas, April 10, 1957

Date

1957-04-10

Description

A report by the Freeman Company publicists regarding the Copa Girls titled "Showgirl's Springboard to Success" which examines the employment of the Copa Girls at the Sands Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. Site Name: Sands Hotel and Casino

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Photograph of performers in the Lido production "Desirs," Paris (FRA), 1954

Date

1954

Archival Collection

Description

Seven photos of performers in the Donn Arden staged production "Desirs" that appeared at the Lido in Paris, France. These are all from the scene "Desirs de Roi" (Royal Desires). Site Name: Lido (Cabaret: Paris, France)

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Photographs of productions at the Lido, Paris (FRA), 1960

Date

1960

Archival Collection

Description

Five photographs featuring performers in a production staged by Donn Arden at the Lido in Paris. Female dancers can be seen on horseback while male dancers accompany them. Site Name: Lido (Cabaret: Paris, France)

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Photographs of Frontier Strike: Jesse Jackson, Culinary Union, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1992 April 21 (folder 3 of 13)

Date

1992-04-21

Description

Frontier Strike participants march on Las Vegas Boulevard with banners, protest posters, and multiple flags, including the American flag. Buildings included in photographs are the Hilton Hotel and Casino and the Las Vegas Convention Center. On site is former secretary-treasurer of the Culinary Workers Union, Jim Arnold, and American civil rights activist, Jesse Jackson. Images also show police officers on bicycles during march. Banners read: "Justice for janitors, SEIU Local 339, AFL-CIO, CLC," "Conquering the Frontier, Culinary Local 226, Bartenders Local 165" and "Service Employees International Union, AFL-CIO, CLC." The Hilton's marquee reads: "Hilton welcomes Service Employees International Union." Arrangement note: Series I. Demonstrations, Subseries I.A. Frontier Strike. Site name: The Strip (Las Vegas, Nev.)

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