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Transcript of interview with Paul Senzaki, Alan Hess, and Charlie White III by Stefani Evans and Claytee White, September 9, 2016

Date

2016-09-09

Description

Architect Paul Senzaki, and artist-illustrator Charlie White III recall their experiences of working in Las Vegas: Paul on Treasure Island, The Palms, Fremont Street Experience, and World Market Center and Charlie on Treasure Island and its successor, TI; New York New York. Architectural historian Alan Hess, who is an expert on Las Vegas architecture, offers historical context and asks pertinent questions. While this interview touches on several iconic Las Vegas buildings, the conversation mostly details why and how Steve Wynn's Treasure Island involved the labors of artists, illustrators, art directors, and designers of stage and screen as well as the those of architects, contractors, planners, and subcontractors.

Text

J. A. Tiberti Construction Records

Identifier

MS-00855

Abstract

The J. A. Tiberti Construction Records include material documenting construction work performed throughout Las Vegas, Nevada between 1950 and 2011 including bid packages, specifications, contracts, correspondence, company records, legal documents, and architectural plans.

Archival Collection

Transcript of interview with Brad Friedmutter by David G. Schwartz, September 12, 2016

Date

2016-09-12

Description

Brad Friedmutter is the architect behind a number of Steve Wynn’s prominent casinos in Las Vegas, Nevada and Atlantic City, New Jersey. He obtained his degree in architecture in 1973 from the Cooper Union School of Architecture in lower Manhattan and worked on a number of smaller projects before connecting with Steve Wynn. After meeting the famous Vegas tycoon, Friedmutter built a number of well-known casinos, like the Golden Nugget and the Mirage. In this interview, he discusses the development of his numerous projects, explains his process for starting and completing architectural projects, and the future of urban planning and casino design.

Text

Sister Rosemary Lynch posing with an unidentified woman in a city square: photographic print

Date

1980 (year approximate) to 2000 (year approximate)

Description

Sister Rosemary Lynch is pictured on the left with an unidentified woman, location unknown

Image

Pioche Power and Light Company, image 001 of 009: photographic print

Date

1960 (year approximate) to 1969 (year approximate)

Description

Construction on site of Pioche Power and Light Co.

Image

Unidentified construction site, image 006: photographic print

Date

1954 (year approximate) to 1967 (year approximate)

Description

View at an unidentified construction site.

Image

Unidentified construction site, image 007: photographic print

Date

1954 (year approximate) to 1967 (year approximate)

Description

View at an unidentified construction site.

Image

Unidentified construction site, image 008: photographic print

Date

1954 (year approximate) to 1967 (year approximate)

Description

View at an unidentified construction site.

Image

Unidentified construction site, image 009: photographic print

Date

1954 (year approximate) to 1967 (year approximate)

Description

View at an unidentified construction site.

Image

Unidentified construction site, image 010: photographic print

Date

1954 (year approximate) to 1967 (year approximate)

Description

View at an unidentified construction site.

Image