Filming of the motion picture "Meet Me in Las Vegas" outside of the Sands Hotel. Cyd Charisse, Jim Backus (back to camera) and Dan Dailey (in checked jacket) are seen in the center.
The Urban Chamber of Commerce of Las Vegas, Nevada Records date from approximately 1980 to 2009 and contains the organizational records of the Urban Chamber of Commerce of Las Vegas, Nevada (UCC), one of the many chambers of commerce in the Las Vegas, Nevada area. The mission of the Urban Chamber of Commerce is to create and foster an environment that promotes development of members and Black-owned businesses. The collection is comprised of publications, financial and administrative records, various event information, and photographs of events and membership.
A picture of the remnants of the Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort when it was undergoing a French drain archeological investigation. Site Name: Las Vegas Mormon Fort (Las Vegas, Nev.) Street Address: 500 East Washington Avenue
A "Viva Las Vegas" dance sequence which was filmed at the gym on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) campus. From left to right, pictured here are Ann-Margret and Elvis Presley, the stars of the film. Photograph was likely taken circa July 1963, as most of the filming on the UNLV campus occurred at that time.
Fremont Street near an intersection with First Street. A man on horseback and a wagon on dirt street. Buildings with signs advertise businesses including the Salt Lake City Brewing Company, the Ideal Lunch Counter, billiards, and department store. Site Name: Fremont Street (Las Vegas, Nev.)
International Hotel, now the Las Vegas Hilton, while it was under construction. Sticker on back of photo: "LV Hilton (International) with convention center, 1/6/69, Donn Knepp/Las Vegas News Bureau." Site Name: International Hotel Address: 3000 Paradise Road
Filming of the motion picture "Meet Me in Las Vegas" at the Sands Hotel. Handwritten on back of photograph: "Tony Martin (L), Cyd Charisse." Martin and Charisse were married at the time and Martin had a cameo in the film.