Oral history interviews with Brian Greenspun conducted by Barbara Tabach on January 10, 2018, January 24, 2018, February 21, 2018, and March 20, 2018 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. In the first interview, Greenspun discusses his parents, Hank and Barbara Greenspun, his family's ancestry, and how his family came to Las Vegas, Nevada. He recalls his childhood in Las Vegas, graduating from Las Vegas High School in 1964, and his decision to attend Georgetown University. In the second interview, Greenspun discusses the Watergate scandal, what he believes will fuel the next decade of Las Vegas growth, and development in the technology industry. He talks about the Greenspun Media Group, challenges in journalism, use of the term “fake news”, and the importance of giving young people a forum to talk about what they value. In the third interview, Greenspun recalls union demonstrations the Sands Hotel and Casino, the impact of American businessman Sheldon Adelson, and the need for balance in journalism. In the final interview, Greenspun talks about his father’s reporting on the Nevada Test Site, underground testing in the 1960s, and the early development of the Strip. Lastly, Greenspun talks about the importance of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas to the city’s future.
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This set includes drawings for Inscon Development Co. (client) and includes drawings by: John A. Martin and Associates (engineer); Sunn, Low, Tom and Hara, Inc. (engineer); and, Frumhoff and Cohen (engineer).
This set includes: sheet index, site plans, floor plans, electrical plans, electrical schematics, and lighting plans.
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This set includes: exterior elevations, mechanical plans, electrical plans, plumbing plans, reflected ceiling plans, floor plans, general specifications, index sheet, site plans, construction details, redlining, interior elevations, demolition plans and building sections.
This set includes drawings for Oxford Technologies, Inc (client).
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This set includes: index sheet, site plans, floor plans, interior elevations, exterior elevations, foundation plans, framing plans, roof plans, building sections, wall sections, construction details, finish/door/window schedules, general specifications.
This set includes drawings for National Heritage Homes (client).
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