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Transcript of interview with Fermin De Leon by Generoso E. Sayon, March 15, 1981

Date

1981-03-15

Description

On March 15, 1981, Generoso E. Sayon interviewed his adoptive father, Fermin De Leon (born July 8, 1899 in the Philippines) at his home in Las Vegas, Nevada. This interview covers the Filipino experience in Las Vegas, Nevada, during the 1950s. During this interview, De Leon discusses being a veteran, who served in World War II. De Leon also recalls that most of the Filipinos living in Las Vegas worked as kitchen help in the hotels on the Strip.

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Photograph of flooding at the Clark Avenue Railroad Underpass in Las Vegas, circa 1950

Date

1950 (year approximate)

Description

Flooding at the Clark Avenue Railroad Underpass in Las Vegas.

Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from back of photo: "Clark Underpass, Built 1924"

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Photograph of flooding in Las Vegas, circa 1950's

Date

Unknown year in the decade of the 1950s (year approximate)

Description

Flooding in Las Vegas at the intersection of West Charleston and Hinson Street.

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Photograph of the flooded Charleston Underpass, Las Vegas, before 1960

Date

open start to 1960

Description

Flooding in Las Vegas at the Charleston Underpass.

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Photograph of Sahara Tower under construction (Las Vegas), February 30, 1971

Date

1971-02-28

Description

View of the construction of a tower at the Sahara. Stamped on original: "Las Vegas News Bureau. Las Vegas - Nevada. Photographers: Don English. Jerry Abbott. Joe Buck. Milt Palmer. John Cook."'
Site Name: Sahara Hotel and Casino
Address: 2535 Las Vegas Boulevard South

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Photograph of Sahara swimming pool area with tower under construction (Las Vegas), 1963

Date

1963

Description

Back side of the Sahara showing the swimming pool area. Photo has discoloration. Transcribed from photo sleeve: "Tower at left under construction." Stamped on original: "Las Vegas News Bureau. Las Vegas - Nevada. Photographers: Don English. Jerry Abbott. Joe Buck. Milt Palmer. John Cook."'
Site Name: Sahara Hotel and Casino
Address: 2535 Las Vegas Boulevard South

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Photograph of Circus Circus exterior shortly after opening (Las Vegas), 1968

Date

1968

Description

View of the Circus Circus Casino shortly after opening. Paper residue left on photo. Stamped on original: "Please credit Las Vegas News Bureau"'
Site Name: Circus Circus Las Vegas
Address: Las Vegas; Clark County; Nevada

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Aerial photograph of Circus Circus after the addition of a second tower, 1986

Date

1986

Description

Circus Circus after the addition of the second tower. Paper residue left on photo. Stamped on original: "Please credit Las Vegas News Bureau"
Site Name: Circus Circus Las Vegas
Address: 2880 Las Vegas Boulevard South

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Photograph of the new MGM Grand (Las Vegas), circa 1993

Date

1993 to 1994

Description

The new MGM Grand shortly after opening in 1993.
Site Name: MGM Grand Las Vegas
Address: 3799 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV

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Photograph of an artist's rendering of the new MGM Grand (Las Vegas), circa 1990

Date

1990 to 1993

Description

Artist's conception of the new MGM Grand built in 1993.
Site Name: MGM Grand Las Vegas
Address: 3799 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV

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