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Photograph of the Las Vegas Blvd. side of a scale model of the Excalibur Hotel and Casino (Las Vegas), circa 1989

Date

1987 to 1992

Description

Scale model of the proposed Excalibur Hotel and Casino as seen from the east.
Site Name: Excalibur Hotel and Casino
Address: 3850 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV

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Photograph of construction of the neon sign of the Rio Hotel and Casino (Las Vegas), 1989

Date

1989

Description

Construction on the neon sign in front of the Rio Hotel and Casino. The sign gives employment and reservation phone numbers and announces the opening date of January 15 (1990).
Site Name: Rio All Suite Hotel and Casino
Address: 3700 West Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, NV

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Photograph of an artist's rendering of the exterior corner of the Sahara Hotel and Casino (Las Vegas), circa 1970s

Date

1970 to 1979

Description

Artist's conception of proposed facade changes to the Sahara.
Site Name: Sahara Hotel and Casino
Address: 2535 Las Vegas Boulevard South

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Photograph of Googie architectural design drawing of the entrance to the Sahara Hotel and Casino (Las Vegas), circa 1970s

Date

1970 to 1979

Description

Artist's conception of proposed façade changes to the Sahara.
Site Name: Sahara Hotel and Casino
Address: 2535 Las Vegas Boulevard South

Architecture and Design Style: Googie

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Photograph of Googie architectural design drawing of the front exterior and marquee of the Sahara Hotel and Casino (Las Vegas), circa 1970s

Date

1970 to 1979

Description

Artist's conception of proposed facade changes to the Sahara. An enclosed pedestrian bridge crossing above the street is shown.
Site Name: Sahara Hotel and Casino
Address: 2535 Las Vegas Boulevard South

Architecture and Design Style: Googie

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Photograph of the electric and neon sign for the El Rancho Vegas (Las Vegas), 1941

Date

1941

Description

The original El Rancho Vegas sign. Cabaret singer Hildegarde is featured on the sign.
Site Name: El Rancho Vegas
Address: 2500 Las Vegas Boulevard South

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Photograph of construction on the exterior of the Horseshoe Club (Las Vegas), circa 1960s

Date

1960 to 1969

Description

The facade of the Horseshoe Club under construction.
Site Name: Horseshoe Club
Address: 128 East Fremont Street

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Photograph of a scale model detail of a saloon entrance to the Golden Nugget Gambling Hall (Las Vegas), 1958

Date

1958

Description

Detail of the Golden Nugget model showing the saloon entrance.
Site Name: Golden Nugget Las Vegas
Address: 129 East Fremont Street

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Photograph of a scale model of the Golden Nugget Gambling Hall (Las Vegas), 1958

Date

1958

Description

Scale model of the Golden Nugget Gambling Hall as seen from the corner of Fremont and Second Streets.
Site Name: Golden Nugget Las Vegas
Address: 129 East Fremont Street

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Photograph of an artist's concept of the electric sign on the exterior corner of the Golden Nugget Gambling Hall (Las Vegas), 1945

Date

1945

Description

Annotated artist's sketch of the Golden Nugget's exterior electric and neon sign at night. A label near the bottom right says "Produced by Young Electric Sign Co." Measurements and a flashing schedule are written near the bottom and other handwritten notes are written on the left side.
Site Name: Golden Nugget Las Vegas
Address: 129 East Fremont Street

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