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New Reno Arch, Reno, Nevada

Date

2018 (year approximate) to 2020 (year approximate)

Description

View of the "new" Reno Arch with lit neon at night. The sign was installed in 1987 but was remodeled in 2018, shown here.

345 N Virginia St, Reno, NV 89501


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University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) 10th commencement program

Date

1973-05-09

Description

Commencement program from University of Nevada, Las Vegas Commencement Programs and Graduation Lists (UA-00115).

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The Ponderosa Hotel and Casino in Reno, Nevada: postcard

Date

1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)

Description

From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- The Ponderosa Hotel and Casino in Reno, Nevada named for an elegant fir tree adapted to this mountain country.

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Fountainbleau Las Vegas at Sunrise, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2016-02-06

Description

The dormant Fontainebleau Las Vegas as seen from the Fremont Street Experience parking garage in Las Vegas. The Fontainebleau was announced as the Las Vegas version of a classic Miami Beach hotel. Construction started in 2007, and stopped in 2009. In November of that year, financier Carl Ichan purchased the unfinished Fontainebleau out of bankruptcy. The following year, he sold off the fittings and furnishings purchased for the hotel. In late 2015, the Fontainebleau was listed as being for sale.

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Fountainbleau Las Vegas at Sunrise, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2016-02-06

Description

The dormant Fontainebleau Las Vegas as seen from the Fremont Street Experience parking garage in Las Vegas. The Fontainebleau was announced as the Las Vegas version of a classic Miami Beach hotel. Construction started in 2007, and stopped in 2009. In November of that year, financier Carl Ichan purchased the unfinished Fontainebleau out of bankruptcy. The following year, he sold off the fittings and furnishings purchased for the hotel. In late 2015, the Fontainebleau was listed as being for sale.

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Fountainbleau Las Vegas at Sunrise, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2016-02-06

Description

The dormant Fontainebleau Las Vegas as seen from the Fremont Street Experience parking garage in Las Vegas. The Fontainebleau was announced as the Las Vegas version of a classic Miami Beach hotel. Construction started in 2007, and stopped in 2009. In November of that year, financier Carl Ichan purchased the unfinished Fontainebleau out of bankruptcy. The following year, he sold off the fittings and furnishings purchased for the hotel. In late 2015, the Fontainebleau was listed as being for sale.

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Sierra Sid's in Sparks, Nevada: postcard

Date

1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)

Description

From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- Inscription with postcard reads: "A collage postcard of Sierra Sid's featuring all of Nevada's famous gaming action, 24 hour coffee shop, round-up steakhouse, home of the only 18 wheeler in captivity, plenty of slots, the guns of Elvis, and the World's largest collection of colt commemoratives on display at Sierra Sids. 310 rooms, bridal suites with king size waterbeds and beautiful pool area. Casino fun, great buffets, fine dining in our steakhouse. Union 76 24-hour fuel."

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M&M sign at Showcase Mall, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2016-11-08

Description

Commercial signage and use of neon has become more expressive over the years in Las Vegas including this M&M's themed sign at Showcase Mall on the Las Vegas Strip.

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University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) 22nd commencement program

Date

1985-05-26

Description

Commencement program from University of Nevada, Las Vegas Commencement Programs and Graduation Lists (UA-00115).

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Nevada Test Site, image 004: photographic print

Date

1963 (year approximate) to 1981 (year approximate)

Description

Nevada Test Site (Miscellaneous). Cabin. Typewritten on photo sleeve: [Cabin at Nevada Test Site.]

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