Aerial photograph of a portion of the Las Vegas Strip, looking northeast in Las Vegas, Nevada. The New Frontier, marquee for the Silver Slipper, and Wilbur Clark's Desert Inn can be seen in the foreground; the La Concha, Riviera and Sahara hotels can be seen near the upper left; the Landmark Hotel tower (under construction) and dome-shaped Las Vegas Convention Center can be seen in the upper right. The KLAS-TV building, on E. Desert Inn Rd., and broadcast tower are seen in the upper center.
A "Viva Las Vegas" dance sequence which was filmed at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in the Southern Regional Division (now UNLV) gym. Actress Ann-Margret is pictured at the center.
Mrs. Mitchell, wife of Board Chairman Johnny Mitchell, cuts the ribbon at the back gate of the Frontier Fort, marking the grand opening of Old Vegas. Old Vegas President Bob Shelton looks on.