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Photograph of Judy Bayley at a public event at the Hacienda Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1971

Date

1971

Description

Judy Bayley at a public event relating to the Trailrides at the Palomino Room at the Hacienda Hotel and Casino. The unidentified man standing behind Judy Bayley is wearing a badge that says "Judy Bayley's 4th Annual Las Vegas Hacienda Trail Ride Thru Paradise Valley 1971." "Participant" is stamped on the attached ribbon. Judith “Judy” Bayley, namesake of the Judy Bayley Theatre at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, was once known as “The First Lady of Gambling.” Judy and her husband Warren “Doc” Bayley opened the Hacienda Hotel and Casino on October 17, 1956. After Warren’s unexpected death from a heart attack on December, 26, 1964, Judy Bayley took over the ownership and operations of the Hacienda. By doing so, she became the first woman in Nevada history to be the sole owner and operator of a hotel-casino. An avid horsewoman, as a publicity campaign, Judy started “The Hacienda Trailrides.” Which some considered the social event of the year. The first trailride was held in December, 1968 to commemorate Pearl Harbor. The ride began at the Valley of Fire State Park and Ended in Overton, Nevada. Judy donated all proceeds from the trailride to benefit the local Veterans of Foreign Wars. Four Trailrides were held over the next four years, leaving from Tule Springs (now Floyd Lamb State Park), and from the Hacienda itself before they were discontinued after her death. After Judy’s death from cancer on December 31, 1971, the Hacienda was sold in 1972. The Hacienda’s doors closed to the public on December 10, 1996. The hotel was imploded on December 31, 1996 on the 25th anniversary of Judy Bayley’s death, and was broadcast on the Fox news network as part of their New Year’s Eve 1996 telecast. In March 1999, it was replaced with the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino.

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Architectural drawing of the Hacienda (Las Vegas), casino building, elevations and sections, March 11, 1955

Date

1955-03-11

Description

Finalized construction plans for the construction of Hacienda, originally called the Lady Luck, as written on the drawing. Drawn by: T.G. Efstonbuilt, Inc. of Chicago, architects; Harold L. Epstein, structural engineer; A. E. Capon, electrical engineer.
Site Name: Hacienda
Address: 3590 Las Vegas Boulevard South

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Architectural drawing of the Hacienda (Las Vegas), hotel building and room plans, March 11, 1955

Date

1955-03-11

Description

Finalized construction plans for the construction of Hacienda, originally called the Lady Luck, as written on the drawing. Drawn by: B.E. Efstonbuilt, Inc. of Chicago, architects; Harold L. Epstein, structural engineer; A. E. Capon, electrical engineer.
Site Name: Hacienda
Address: 3590 Las Vegas Boulevard South

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Architectural drawing of the Hacienda (Las Vegas), room additions and elevations for the 900 Wing, August 5, 1957

Date

1957-08-05

Description

Plans for the construction of a 266 room addition to the Hacienda. Harold L. Epstein, structural engineer; W. L. Donley, mechanical engineer; Joseph L. Cusick and Associates, electrical engineers.
Site Name: Hacienda
Address: 3590 Las Vegas Boulevard South

Latest Drawing Revision: 1957-08-26

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"Fourth Annual Las Vegas Hacienda Trail Ride" fliers, 1971

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File

Archival Collection

Women of Diversity Productions, Inc. Records
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Collection Number: MS-01161
Collection Name: Women of Diversity Productions, Inc. Records
Box/Folder: Box 13

Archival Component

Hacienda Resort Hotel and Casino, Catering Menu, approximately 1961 to 1990

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

UNLV University Libraries Menu Collection
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Collection Number: MS-00436
Collection Name: UNLV University Libraries Menu Collection
Box/Folder: Box 13

Archival Component

Job #54: Expansion renderings for Hacienda Hotel, 1987 August 02

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Greg Cava Photograph Collection
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Collection Number: PH-00399
Collection Name: Greg Cava Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Box 01

Archival Component

Architectural drawing of the Hacienda (Las Vegas), golf course and detailed furnishings plans, July 21, 1958

Date

1958-07-21

Description

Plans for the golf course additions for the Hacienda from 1957-1958.
Site Name: Hacienda
Address: 3590 Las Vegas Boulevard South

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General Contract Specifications: Las Vegas Hacienda, 1957 August 26

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Homer Rissman Architectural Records
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Collection Number: MS-00452
Collection Name: Homer Rissman Architectural Records
Box/Folder: Box 08

Archival Component

Exterior views of the Hacienda Hotel and Casino: postcards, approximately 1956 to 2000

Level of Description

Item

Archival Collection

Dennis McBride Photograph Collection
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Collection Number: PH-00263
Collection Name: Dennis McBride Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Folder 022

Archival Component