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Film transparency the entrance to the Last Frontier Village (Las Vegas), circa 1950s

Date

1950 to 1959

Archival Collection

Description

Scale locomotive engine and carriages at the entrance to the Last Frontier Village. The Golden Slipper Gambling Hall is seen in the foreground. The gambling hall was named the Golden Slipper prior to its being named the Silver Slipper.
Site Name: Frontier
Address: 3120 Las Vegas Boulevard South

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Photograph of a quarter horse sale on Fremont Street (Las Vegas), April 17, 1968

Date

1968-04-17

Description

Horse sale on Fremont Street at night, showing the neon of the Mint, Horseshoe, and Hotel Fremont, all of which make up part of Glitter Gulch. Stamped on original: "Allen Photographers, Inc. Post Office Box 4253 Las Vegas, Nevada 89106."
Site Name: Fremont Street
Address: Fremont street, Las Vegas, NV

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Photograph of the front exterior of the Frontier Hotel, 1987

Date

1987

Description

Front exterior of the Frontier Hotel in 1987, showing exterior entrance to the Race & Sports Book. Marquee on the left advertises Siegfried & Roy in "Beyond Belief."
Site Name: Frontier
Address: 3120 Las Vegas Boulevard South

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Architectural drawing of Riviera Hotel and Casino (Las Vegas), outdoor lighting, December 6, 1954

Date

1954-12-06

Description

Outdoor lighting (not including pool or sign) plan for the construction of the Riviera from 1954. Drawn by H.G.H. Original medium: pencil on parchment.
Site Name: Riviera Hotel and Casino
Address: 2901 Las Vegas Boulevard South

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Photograph of the Boulder Club interior (Las Vegas), circa 1930s

Date

1928 to 1932

Description

People playing blackjack in the Boulder Club on Fremont Street.
Site Name: Boulder Club
Address: 118 East Fremont Street

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Photograph of Francis X. Brownhofer in front of the Gay Nineties Bar at the Last Frontier Village, 1944

Date

1944

Description

Francis X. Brownhofer on a horse in front of the Gay Nineties Bar in the Las Frontier Village at the Last Frontier Hotel. Transcribed from original: "Francis X. Brownhofer, purchasing agent and catering manager of Brown Derby, Hollywood. Set up food operations for Last Frontier." Next door is the 21 Club.
Site Name: Frontier
Address: 3120 Las Vegas Boulevard South

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Photograph of the south side of Fremont Street (Las Vegas), summer of 1942

Date

1942

Description

A view of the south side of Fremont Street showing the Oasis Cafe, Fraternal Order of the Eagles (F.O.E.) building, and the Frontier Club. This is the present location of the Golden Nugget. Handwritten text on original: "South side of Fremont Street between First & Second. Present location of Golden Nugget. Taken in summer of 1942. Howard J Werner"'
Site Name: Fremont Street
Address: Fremont street, Las Vegas, NV

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Plat of civil engineering survey for the Hacienda (Las Vegas) golf course addition, January 17, 1958

Date

1958-01-17

Description

Plat of civil engineering survey of the Hacienda golf course. 'Portion of SE 1/4 Section 29 T.21S., R.61E., M.D.B.&M. Clark County, Nevada.' 'Drawn by C.R.M. Checked by L.E.T.' Includes engineer's certificate, signed by L. E. Tyson.
Site Name: Hacienda
Address: 3590 Las Vegas Boulevard South

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Photograph of the Pioneer Club (Las Vegas), 1942

Date

1942

Description

The Pioneer Club, Las Vegas, in 1942. Caption reads: "View of the Pioneer Club, downtown Las Vegas. Beckley's sign on top of Pioneer Club is shown. Tutor Scherer took it over 1941 in partnership w/Farmer Page ca 1942."
Site Name: Pioneer Club
Address: 25 East Fremont Street

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Photograph of businesses on Fremont Street, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1943

Date

1943

Archival Collection

Description

Looking northwest on Fremont Street from between First and Second Streets. Mike's Liquor is at 106 Fremont St. The exterior corner of the Las Vegas Pharmacy at 32 Fremont St. on the corner of First St. is seen. The exteriors of the Pioneer Club, Las Vegas Club and Hotel Sal Sagev are seen on the south side of the street.
Site Name: Fremont Street
Address: Fremont street, Las Vegas, NV

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