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Photograph of people playing at Fortune Club, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1953 - 1958
Date
1953 to 1958
Archival Collection
Description
Patrons playing the machines inside the Fortune Club casino on Fremont Street in Las Vegas, Nevada. The large sign hanging from the ceiling reads: "In the past 12 months the Fortune Club has paid over $2,500,000.00 in jackpots to nearly one half million players." Site Name: Fortune Club (Las Vegas, Nev.) Street Address: 109 East Fremont Street
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Photograph of people playing at Fortune Club, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1953 - 1958
Date
1953 to 1958
Archival Collection
Description
Patrons playing the machines inside the Fortune Club casino on Fremont Street in Las Vegas, Nevada. The large sign hanging from the ceiling reads: "In the past 12 months the Fortune Club has paid over $1,500,000.00 in jackpots to nearly a quarter million players." Site Name: Fortune Club (Las Vegas, Nev.) Street Address: 109 East Fremont Street
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Photograph of people playing at Fortune Club, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1953 - 1958
Date
1953 to 1958
Archival Collection
Description
Patrons playing the machines inside the Fortune Club casino on Fremont Street in Las Vegas, Nevada. A "change girl," center, can be seen making her rounds. The large sign hanging from the ceiling reads: "In the past 12 months the Fortune Club has paid over $1,500,000.00 in jackpots to nearly a quarter million players." Site Name: Fortune Club (Las Vegas, Nev.) Street Address: 109 East Fremont Street
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Photograph of people playing at Fortune Club, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1953 - 1958
Date
1953 to 1958
Archival Collection
Description
Patrons playing the machines inside the Fortune Club casino on Fremont Street in Las Vegas, Nevada. The large sign hanging from the ceiling reads: "In the past 12 months the Fortune Club has paid over $1,500,000.00 in jackpots to nearly a quarter million players." Site Name: Fortune Club (Las Vegas, Nev.) Street Address: 109 East Fremont Street
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Photograph of people at the roulette table, Sands Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, circa late 1950s-early 1960s
Date
1950 (year uncertain; year approximate) to 1963 (year uncertain; year approximate)
Archival Collection
Description
People at the roulette table at the Sands Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.
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Photograph of gamblers at the roulette table, Sands Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, circa late 1950s-early 1960s
Date
1950 (year uncertain; year approximate) to 1963 (year uncertain; year approximate)
Archival Collection
Description
People at the roulette table at the Sands Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.
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The Suicide Table at the Delta Saloon: postcard
Date
1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)
Archival Collection
Description
From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- The Suicide Table at the Delta Saloon in Virginia City, Nevada. Inscription with the image says, "The Delta Saloon was established in 1860. It ws most famous for its gaming rooms. On the 'Suicide Table' Bonanza kings bucked the Faro and lost as much as $38,000 on the turn of a card."
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Harvey's in Stateline, Nevada: postcard
Date
1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)
Archival Collection
Description
From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- Harvey's Resort Hotel and Harvey's Inn in South Lake Tahoe, Nevada. Inscription with image says, "Fun-filled days... glittering nights at Lake Tahoe, the west's most beautiful setting, and Harvey's one, one of the world's great hotels. Give us a spin."
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Photograph of a band entertaining a crowd on Fremont Street, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1956
Date
1956
Archival Collection
Description
A large crowd watches as a band plays on Fremont Street. The Golden Nugget Gambling Hall, Lucky Strike Club, Bingo, and Bentley's Trading Post are seen in the background. Street Address: Fremont Street
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Photograph of a band entertaining a crowd on Fremont Street, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1956
Date
1956
Archival Collection
Description
A large crowd watches as a band plays on Fremont Street. The Golden Nugget Gambling Hall, Lucky Strike Club, Bingo, and Bentley's Trading Post are seen in the background. Street Address: Fremont Street
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