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Photograph of leveling sand dunes west of the water tower in Boulder City, circa 1931

Date

1931 (year approximate)

Description

Bulldozers leveling sand dunes west of the water tower in Boulder City.

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"Boardwalk and Beyond" special report on planned Borgata Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City: video

Date

1999-09-16

Description

Special Report "Boardwalk and Beyond" on Atlantic City, New Jersey. Local news anchor reports on planned Borgata Hotel and Casino, along with other Boyd Gaming expasions, in the Marina district in Atlantic City. Includes interview clips with Jason Ader (Bear Stearns), Kevin Sullivan (Boyd Gaming), Michael Pollock (Gaming Industry Observer Newsletter), Marshall Murdaugh (Atlantic City), and Phil Satre (Harrah's). They all discuss various aspects of expanding in Atlantic City, and what a good year (1999) has done for the various companies. It mentions the recent airport renovation in Atlantic City, and the rivalry between Steve Wynn and Donald Trump. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Stardust Resort and Casino Records (MS-00515) -- Photographs and audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual material file.

Moving Image

The Nugget Casino lettering and wall mounted signs, Carson City, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1980 (year approximate) to 1989 (year approximate)

Description

Exterior views of the Nugget Casino in Carson City, NV at night. Detail shots, including one of the (now defunct) animated signs included.

The Nugget Casino

507 N Carson St, Carson City, NV 89701

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Slide of Cactus Jack's Senator's Club sign, Carson City, Nevada, 1986

Date

1986

Description

A color image of the neon sign for Cactus Jack's Senator Casino, located in Carson City, Nevada. The illuminated, red sign has an outline of a man with a cowboy hat holding a sign that reads "Howdy."

Image

Film transparency of a general view of Boulder City, Nevada, circa 1932-1940s

Date

1932 to 1949

Archival Collection

Description

The view of a snow-covered Terminal Building and automobiles in Boulder City, Nevada. Transcribed onto some of the signs across the buildings going from left to right: "Chamber of Commerce"; "Flowers"; "Souvenirs"; "Boulder Cafe"; and "Union Bus Terminal Taxi."

Image

Photograph of workers in a post office, Boulder City, Nevada, circa 1930s-1940s

Date

1930 to 1949

Archival Collection

Description

An image of people working at a post office located at 1005 Arizona Street in Boulder City. The post office was first opened in 1931 by James L. Finney and was located within the municipal building, which has since been changed to a police station.

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Photograph of Howard Hughes' Hercules, Culver City, California, June 16, 1946

Date

1946-06-16

Description

Description given with photo: "Hercules Fuselage Leaves Hangar, Calver City, Calif. - The hull of Howard Hughes' huge cargo flying boat, the Hercules, largest airplane in the world leaves hangar in the Culver City, Calif., plant to begin a 28-mile trip to Terminal Island, Calif., by truck and dolly. the 220-foot long hull-fuselage will follow the path of the wing sections to the graving dock where the air giant will be assembled. Credit Line (ACME) 6/16/46."

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Photograph of a parade for Howard Hughes, New York City, July 15, 1938

Date

1938-07-15

Description

The view of a crowd consisting of thousands of people who attended a parade that celebrated Howard Hughes completion of his flight Around the World in New York City.

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