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Photograph of John Cahlan, Las Vegas, Nevada, October 22, 1980

Date

1980-05-15

Description

John F. Cahlan speaking at Lorenzi Park dedication as a part of the City of Las Vegas Diamond Jubilee (75th anniversary) celebration. Site Name: Lorenzi Park (Las Vegas, Nev.)

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Photograph of servicemen and an entertainer, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1950-1960

Date

1950 to 1960

Description

A picture of three servicemen with an entertainer (possibly Yvette Dare of the El Rancho Ranchettes) and a parrot in front of the El Rancho Hotel. Site Name: El Rancho Hotel (Las Vegas, Nev.)

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Photograph of Beldon Katleman, Joe E. Lewis, and Eleanor Roosevelt, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1950s

Date

1950 to 1959

Description

(L-R) Beldon Katleman, Joe E. Lewis, and Eleanor Roosevelt (with cup of coins in hand) playing slot machines at El Rancho Vegas. Site Name: El Rancho Hotel (Las Vegas, Nev.)

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Photograph of Charles Kahn with others, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1950s

Date

1950 to 1959

Description

Charles Kahn, Vice President of El Rancho Vegas, standing with two unidentified men in front of El Rancho Vegas. Site Name: El Rancho Hotel (Las Vegas, Nev.)

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Photograph of dam construction, Hoover Dam, April 12, 1932

Date

1932-04-12

Description

Workmen at the construction of Boulder Dam, now called Hoover Dam. Trimming jumbo used in scaling walls of diversion tunnels and removing projecting rock. Site Name: Hoover Dam (dam)

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Slide of the beginning of a 5000-hole blast, Hoover Dam, circa early 1930s

Date

1930 to 1934

Archival Collection

Description

Black and white image showing the beginning of a 5000-hole dynamite blast in Black Canyon at the site of Hoover Dam construction. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.

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Slide of canyon blasts, Hoover Dam, circa early 1930s

Date

1930 to 1933

Archival Collection

Description

Black and white image showing a river-level view of canyon blasting in Black Canyon at the site of Hoover Dam construction. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.

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Architectural drawing of the Hacienda (Las Vegas), central housekeeping and dry stores, circa 1960s

Date

1960 to 1969

Description

Plan for central housekeeping and dry stores for an undated Hacienda remodel; Original medium: pencil on parchment.
Site Name: Hacienda
Address: 3590 Las Vegas Boulevard South

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Architectural drawing of the Hacienda (Las Vegas), planning and sketches of the shops in the lobby area, 1951-1956

Date

1951 to 1956

Description

Sketch of proposed shops in the lobby area. Original medium: pencil on paper.
Site Name: Hacienda
Address: 3590 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV

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Photograph of a rendering of the Flamingo Hilton (Las Vegas), circa 1975

Date

1973 to 1977

Description

Artist's concept of the Flamingo Hilton after extensive changes to the facade and the addition of a tower.
Site Name: Flamingo Hotel and Casino
Address: 3555 Las Vegas Boulevard South

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