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Transcript of interview with Houghton Hoot Peterson by Claytee White, May 20, 2010
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Archival Collection
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Houghton Hoot Peterson played trombone in his high school band in northern Minnesota where he grew up. That same instrument would lead him to be a member of the highly regarded Air Force jazz band called Airmen of Note after enlistment. Then during a short tour at Nellis Air Force base, Hoot decided that the Las Vegas entertainment scene might have career opportunities for him. He moved to Las Vegas in 1962, an era of celebrity performers and tourists who enjoyed the crowds and nightlife. Hoot's point of view was as a musician in the band, most often a Strip relief band. But he also has tales of famous musicians and late night jam sessions. Hoot's career spanned 20 years. Eventually the Las Vegas scene for live musicians began to change. When times got tough for Hoot, he worked as a carpenter and at a music store. In this interview he discusses his fascinating past and offers advice for today's musicians.
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Photograph of flooding in Las Vegas, circa 1950's
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Archival Collection
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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
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Archival Collection
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Flooding in Las Vegas at the Charleston Underpass.
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Photograph of Sahara Tower under construction (Las Vegas), February 30, 1971
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Archival Collection
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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
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Archival Collection
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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
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Archival Collection
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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
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Archival Collection
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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
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Archival Collection
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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
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Archival Collection
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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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Aerial photograph of Circus Circus, circa 1974
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Archival Collection
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Aerial view of the Circus Circus Hotel and Casino. Also visible in the photograph is Westward Ho, then a motel. Stamped on original: "Las Vegas News Bureau. Las Vegas - Nevada Convention Center, 27544, Don English. Jerry Abbott. Joe Buck. Milt Palmer. John Cook. Wolf Wergin. Gary Angell. Tony King. Jim Borrup. Lee McDonald."
Site Name: Circus Circus Las Vegas
Address: 2880 Las Vegas Boulevard South
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